ITunes in both OS's on a boot camp machine

If I install iTunes and register my account under both the Mac OS (Leopard) and Windows (XP) installations, does this count as two authorised machines even though it is only one?

the hardware of macs today and windows computer is pretty much the same
so when one use bootcamp it's really just a bootloaded which collects the windows partition from the harddisk and then let it take over and apart from one having to install the apple drivers and software to get it running well
it's the same as any windows computer
I do all my my gaming on windows on my imac and face no different challenges then I did when I had a windows computer really
so If I were you I would broaden my googling for solutions not just to include bootcamp but all windows issues with newer windows versions and everquest could as easy be a issue there with newer video card drivers and the likes

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  • Replicating iTunes library on Mac while in Windows (Boot Camp)

    I dual-boot Windows 7 on my MacBook, and have iTunes 9 installed in both. Since I'm also using Snow Leopard, I have access to all my iTunes media (on the Mac side) while in Windows.
    My question is: How do I replicate (and, ideally, sync) my Mac's iTunes library--with all its playlists, rating info, podcast subscriptions, etc., etc.--in the Windows version, without copying any media files?
    Simply copying the .xml files from Mac to Windows won't work, because iTunes for Windows doesn't recognize these as iTunes libraries--it's asking for .itl files.
    Importing the files into iTunes for Windows (in a new library) works OK, but the result is a media mish-mash. In particular, the two versions appear to handle iTunesU subscriptions, music videos and TV shows differently.

    You need to convert your iTunes library to the new .itdb format first. While in the Mac OS, launch iTunes, then go to File->Library->Organize Library... In the dialog box, check the "Upgrade to iTunes Media organization" checkbox, then click OK. Depending on the size of your library, this may take some time.
    Once this is done, reboot into Windows, launch iTunes, and then (in Preferences) choose your iTunes Media library on your Mac OS X partition (in Windows, this should be something like D:\Users\<username>\Music\iTunes\iTunes Library).

  • Home sharing/syncing iTunes on two "sides" of Boot Camp?

    Hello,
    I recently switched from my old OSX-only computer to a new one that runs both OSX and Windows through Boot Camp. I would like to use both "sides" equally (as I have both a lot of OSX only software as well as plenty of PC-only games), and as such I would like to use iTunes in both OSX and Windows. I want to be able to access the same playlist(s) on both, and I want any changes made to one (e.g. ripping a CD) to be reflected on the other (e.g. if I rip the CD in OSX, I want the music to then appear on the Windows iTunes)
    However, I've been given to understand that it's not just a simple matter of "syncing" up multiple copies of iTunes automatically like that (i.e. can't just sign in on my account and have everything copied perfectly). And while I understand that Home Sharing can be used for multiple iTunes accessing the same media, I don't know if that would work with a Boot Camp computer (since if, say, the "main" computer was the OSX, it wouldn't be "on" when I'm in Windows). Also, I don't know if that will adjust any playlist changes or additions correctly across both "sides".
    I admit, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to working with file sharing or networks with a main "media" server, so I've come here to ask what my best option would be. I do have an external hard drive, so I have considered putting the music on there and having both OSX and Win iTunes refer to it, but I gather they would still save all the music in their local Library folders, and I don't know if added music would go on the local or external drive. My friend suggested investing in a NAS or something, but I gather that could be expensive.
    I appreciate any advice the more technologically-minded can offer! Thank you in advance.

    i am sorry if this reply gives you a false hope of someone (prefferably from apple) bothering to answer this, but i have the exact same problem, and i wondered if you have found any sollution to the issue =) ?

  • Boot Camp HFS and MacDrive

    I had been using MacDrive to read and write to my HFS HD in Boot Camp. With the new SL drivers, I can only read; it has overwritten the MacDrive functionality, apparently. This is a problem because I was sharing data in my home directory on both computers. Now that Boot Camp reads the permissions correctly, I cannot access my iTunes library on both partitions, for example. Is there a way to uninstall the HFS drivers?

    I found your drivers. I had to disable them myself, they are in:
    \windows\system32\drivers, (XP), they are;
    AppleHFS.sys and AppleMNT.sys
    Remove them and HFS support goes away. You will have to use safe mode
    to remove them and/or Hack the appropriate registry hive using regedt32.
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/141377
    I don't recommend hacking the registry if you are not familiar with the process.
    If you do, in any case, backup your windows install.
    Another solution is to use an earlier boot camp driver set from Leopard 10.5.x
    http://support.apple.com/downloads/BootCamp_Update_2_1_for_WindowsXP
    Kj ♘
    Message was edited by: KJK555

  • Is anybody else struggling with an intermittent connection when using the Magic Mouse/Trackpad ONLY on Boot Camp?

    Hi,
    I've seen thousands of posts about Bluetooth connection issues and interference and stutter/lag for both the Magic Mouse and Trackpad (affecting both Mac OS X and Windows under Boot Camp) but my problem is different.
    To summarise my setup, I use:
    - Retina MacBook Pro (lid closed or open, doesn't make a difference to this problem)
    - Thunderbolt Display
    - Wireless Keyboard
    - Magic Trackpad (have also tried a Magic Mouse and experience similar issues to the Trackpad)
    And in Mac OS X, everything works perfectly. The keyboard and trackpad work smoothly when I'm 6-7 metres from the machine, whether or not the laptop lid is open or closed, and whether or not the Thunderbold Display is connected.
    But on to my problem: the bluetooth connection is incredibly unreliable/intermittent when in Windows (I run Windows 7 64-bit and Boot Camp 4.0, and got both devices connected without any trouble via Bluetooth).
    But during usage, the cursor stutters/lags frequently, and tap to click (when enabled) seems to get triggered by mistake all the time (even when I'm not touching the Trackpad or even at the computer, clicks get registered).
    The Wireless Keyboard is perfect, and works well 5 metres from the machine. The Mouse and Trackpad, though, don't even work reliably when they are 6 inches from the machine. The built-in trackpad on the laptop works perfectly too, in Windows and Mac.
    I spent a week assuming I was suffering from Bluetooth interference, so I tried:
    - using the laptop with the lid open
    - removing the Thunderbolt display completely and trying the Magic Trackpad
    - repositioning items on my desk
    - disabling wifi
    All of these adjustments made minor differences to how good/bad the Trackpad was, but none came close to fixing the problem or making it work as smoothly as under Mac OS X. It was only after doing all of this that I realised perhaps it was just a Apple driver for Windows issue, so I booted into Mac OS X and tested everything out, and sure enough, it's all perfect. But back into Windows, the Trackpad doesn't work reliably at all.
    Obviously, the hardware is not at fault, and I assume the signal strength doesn't vary between operating system (why would it?) so I'm left believing this must be a driver issue. The TrackPad and Magic Mouse drivers have been out for a couple of years, so I'm surprised they can still be this bad. I tried both the latest driver from Boot Camp 4.0 (3.2.0.0) for the Trackpad, and also the older one from Boot Camp 3.2 (3.1.0.7) and both are equally bad for me.
    So my question is: has anybody else struggled with using the Trackpad (or Magic Mouse) with Boot Camp 4.0 and Windows 7 64-bit, whilst finding it to be perfect under Mac OS? I haven't found many posts complaining about the Windows driver, which is why I assumed it was an interference issue. But I'm almost sure it isn't, having spent 2 weeks investigating.
    Any thoughts/suggestions/answers much appreciated!
    Kyle

    SOLVED!
    After much testing, I have found the cause of lagging/jumpiness on the Bluetooth Magic Mouse and Magic TrackPad in Boot Camp. Hopefully this will help others:
    The drivers for the Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Adapter have a setting called "Bluetooth Collaboration" that is Disabled by default. Enabling this option removes the problem instantly. My Magic Trackpad now works flawlessly, even if I stand 6 metres from the machine. It now works just as well as under Mac OS. The setting can be found under:
    Control Panel > Device Manager > Network Adapters > Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter (right click and choose "Properties". Under the "Advanced" tab, highlight the setting named "Bluetooth Collaboration", then change it to Enable. Then click OK.
    I narrowed the problem down to the wireless card by disabling ALL startup services and processes for Windows, then re-enabling one by one. As soon as I enabled the Windows Wireless Service, the problem came back. Similarly, disabling the Wireless Card inside the Network and Sharing Center (or Device Manager) removes the problem. This led me to believe it must be a driver issue with the wireless card, since the problem didn't occur with the Magic TrackPad under Mac OS, or on my mother's Windows 7 64-bit computer. So when I went into the Driver Properties to check for an update, I found this setting about Bluetooth Collaboration.
    I really hope this helps others trying to use Bluetooth devices under Boot Camp. All Apple notebooks use the Broadcom card (and have done for years), so this driver is installed for almost anybody using Boot Camp on an Apple notebook. I'd assume this problem would affect anybody using Boot Camp + wifi + a Bluetooth device.
    Cheers

  • Enabling 'File Sharing' on my Mac allows my Macintosh HD and Boot Camp to be visible and writeable on my home network. How can I turn this off, so that only folders/files I share are visible?

    So I've been trying recently to get my MacBook Pro connected to my home network. There are two other desktop computers in the household, and I'd like to be able to connect to their shared folders, as well as allow them to access shared items on my MacBook Pro. I think I've read all the documentation regarding this issue on the Apple Support site. I do have administrator privileges on my Windows 7 computer.
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    A couple of days ago, I enabled SMB File Sharing on my MacBook Pro, and in addition to the already shared Public folder, I added another that resides within Movies. Then I went to my Windows 7 PC, and under Network, my MacBook Pro appeared. I double-clicked on it (I cannot remember if I was asked to enter my Mac user credentials; I think I was), and I saw the two shared folders: Public, and the Movies folder.
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    Issues connecting from Mac to PC
    I have a user account on my Windows 7 PC with the same name as my Mac, but with no password. When I try to connect to my PC from my Mac, the enter credentials dialogue pops up and asks me to either log-in as a Guest, or enter my User credentials.
    The Guest account is disabled on Windows 7, and I assume that's I'm not able to log in as Guest (if it is possible to connect as a Guest without having to enable the Guest account on Windows 7, please let me know). Leaving the password field blank on the enter credentials dialogue tells me that it's incorrect (even though I don't have a password on my Windows 7 account).
    Is it possible to access shared files and folders on my Windows 7 PC from my Mac without having to create a password protected account? If not, is it possible to create a password for the sake of accessing shared files, while not requiring it to log in to the account? I'm sorry, I know this last bit more falls under the category of Windows Help.

    Sharing files from a Mac to a PC is a different animal.  I've never done it myself so you may want to repost a separate question on this topic.
    From what I understand, in order to access files from a Mac on a PC, you must log in using your Mac username and password (no anonymous file sharing).  Since this is not very desirable from a security standpoint, Apple recommends creating a separate user account on the Mac that is dedicated to file sharing.  Give that account access only to the files/folders you want to share.  You can then give that user account name and password to your Windows users.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate on Dell XPS Notebook: Why do I need Boot  Camp?

    I use Windows Vista Ultimate on my Dell XPS Notebook, and application software includes iTunes and Apple Store. Is this why I received a message to download "Boot Camp"? Why do I need Boot Camp?

    Sounds really messed up to me. Bonjour? maybe.
    Apple AppStore? I think everyone has the right to their own appstore but I thought only an Apple deivce (mac, iphone, ipad, etc)
    Apple doesn't support or license use of Mac OS on other hardware, which they call "hackintoshes."
    Check the iTunes for Windows forums and support pages.
    iTunes for Windows
    Apple Support iTunes
    Apple Support Site Map
    App Store Boot Camp hanging

  • Is my partition table corrupt? Why does Boot Camp hate me?

    Hi folks
    I have an iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) (iMac11,3, with Boot ROM IM112.0057.B01).
    I replaced the internal SuperDrive with an SSD, which is now my primary boot device:
    iMac:/ michthom$ diskutil list
    /dev/disk0
       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
       0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *250.1 GB   disk0
       1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk0s1
       2:                  Apple_HFS SSD                     248.1 GB   disk0s2
       3:                 Apple_Boot Recovery HD             650.0 MB   disk0s3
    iMac:/ michthom$ sudo gpt -r -vv show disk0
    Password:
    gpt show: disk0: mediasize=250059350016; sectorsize=512; blocks=488397168
    gpt show: disk0: PMBR at sector 0
    gpt show: disk0: Pri GPT at sector 1
    gpt show: disk0: Sec GPT at sector 488397167
          start       size  index  contents
              0          1         PMBR
              1          1         Pri GPT header
              2         32         Pri GPT table
             34          6       
             40     409600      1  GPT part - C12A7328-F81F-11D2-BA4B-00A0C93EC93B
         409640  484620800      2  GPT part - 48465300-0000-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
      485030440    1269536      3  GPT part - 426F6F74-0000-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
      486299976    2097159       
      488397135         32         Sec GPT table
      488397167          1         Sec GPT header
    So far so good.
    I want to use the original internal HDD both to run Windows in Boot Camp mode, and to have a partition for my bulk data that doesn't need to be on the SSD.
    I reformatted the HDD as a single HFS+ partition, GUID partition table.
    I used BCA to create a Windows USB boot device from the Windows 8.1 media after following the hacking in this link.
    When the iMac restarted after creating the 250Gb Windows partition on the internal HDD, I got the "no boot device" screen.
    I restarted holding Option/Alt and booted from EFI Boot on the USB stick. Windows installer started, at least. Serial number accepted, on to picking a location.
    The installation balked when I tried to select the BOOTCAMP partition, with the warning that the disk was formatted as MBR - eh? Why?
    So, the current state of the internal HDD must be wrong somehow, but I don't see how to fix it (confidently) and would like someone to point me in the right direction (please!)
    iMac:/ michthom$ diskutil list
    /dev/disk1
       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
       0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *1.0 TB     disk1
       1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk1s1
       2:                  Apple_HFS Internal                751.9 GB   disk1s2
       3:       Microsoft Basic Data BOOTCAMP                248.0 GB   disk1s3
    iMac:/ michthom$ sudo gpt -r -vv show disk1
    gpt show: disk1: mediasize=1000204886016; sectorsize=512; blocks=1953525168
    gpt show: disk1: Suspicious MBR at sector 0
    gpt show: disk1: Pri GPT at sector 1
    gpt show: disk1: Sec GPT at sector 1953525167
           start        size  index  contents
               0           1         MBR
               1           1         Pri GPT header
               2          32         Pri GPT table
              34           6        
              40      409600      1  GPT part - C12A7328-F81F-11D2-BA4B-00A0C93EC93B
          409640  1468478336      2  GPT part - 48465300-0000-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
      1468887976      263256        
      1469151232   484372480      3  GPT part - EBD0A0A2-B9E5-4433-87C0-68B6B72699C7
      1953523712        1423        
      1953525135          32         Sec GPT table
      1953525167           1         Sec GPT header
    gdisk has this to say:
    iMac:/ michthom$ sudo gdisk /dev/disk1
    Password:
    GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.8.10
    Warning: Devices opened with shared lock will not have their
    partition table automatically reloaded!
    Partition table scan:
      MBR: hybrid
      BSD: not present
      APM: not present
      GPT: present
    Found valid GPT with hybrid MBR; using GPT.
    Command (? for help): x
    Expert command (? for help): o
    Disk size is 1953525168 sectors (931.5 GiB)
    MBR disk identifier: 0x4F5BB38B
    MBR partitions:
    Number  Boot  Start Sector   End Sector   Status      Code
       1                     1       409639   primary     0xEE
       2                409640   1468887975   primary     0xAF
       3            1469151232   1953523711   primary     0x0B
    Expert command (? for help): p
    Disk /dev/disk1: 1953525168 sectors, 931.5 GiB
    Logical sector size: 512 bytes
    Disk identifier (GUID): 3E1D7EF9-F86E-4552-8F40-BE9754C3C73F
    Partition table holds up to 128 entries
    First usable sector is 34, last usable sector is 1953525134
    Partitions will be aligned on 8-sector boundaries
    Total free space is 264685 sectors (129.2 MiB)
    Number  Start (sector)    End (sector)  Size       Code  Name
       1              40          409639   200.0 MiB   EF00  EFI System Partition
       2          409640      1468887975   700.2 GiB   AF00  Internal
       3      1469151232      1953523711   231.0 GiB   0700  BOOTCAMP
    Any help / pointers gratefully accepted!
    Mike

    Thanks to Loner T and some more reading, I think I'm now sorted out.
    I found that marking the first partition on the USB stick as Active made no difference - my only option was to boot from the "EFI boot" option at startup (when holding down the alt/option key).
    So to get the Windows installer to behave, I used gdisk to write a new protective MBR before rebooting to the USB stick, as shown below.
    With the protective MBR in place (rather than hybrid), the Windows installer was happy to reformat the chosen partition and the installation began.
    I'll try to report back once all is installed and working, but once again I owe my sanity to the generosity and patience of strangers!
    Mike
    bash-3.2# gdisk /dev/disk0
    GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.8.10
    Warning: Devices opened with shared lock will not have their
    partition table automatically reloaded!
    Partition table scan:
      MBR: hybrid
      BSD: not present
      APM: not present
      GPT: present
    Found valid GPT with hybrid MBR; using GPT.
    Command (? for help): x
    Expert command (? for help): o
    <snipped>
    Number  Boot  Start Sector  End Sector  Status      Code
      1                    1      409639  primary    0xEE
      2                409640  1468887975  primary    0xAF
      3            1469151232  1953523711  primary    0x0B
    Expert command (? for help): p
    <snipped>
    Number  Start (sector)    End (sector)  Size      Code  Name
      1              40          409639  200.0 MiB  EF00  EFI System Partition
      2          409640      1468887975  700.2 GiB  AF00  Internal
      3      1469151232      1953523711  231.0 GiB  0700  BOOTCAMP
    Expert command (? for help): v
    No problems found. 264685 free sectors (129.2 MiB) available in 3
    segments, the largest of which is 263256 (128.5 MiB) in size.
    Expert command (? for help): x
    <snipped>
    n create a new protective MBR
    <snipped>
    Expert command (? for help): n
    Expert command (? for help): w
    Final checks complete. About to write GPT data. THIS WILL OVERWRITE EXISTING
    PARTITIONS!!
    Do you want to proceed? (Y/N): y
    OK; writing new GUID partition table (GPT) to /dev/disk0.
    Warning: Devices opened with shared lock will not have their
    partition table automatically reloaded!
    Warning: The kernel may continue to use old or deleted partitions.
    You should reboot or remove the drive.
    The operation has completed successfully.
    bash-3.2# gdisk /dev/disk0
    GPT fdisk (gdisk) version 0.8.10
    Warning: Devices opened with shared lock will not have their
    partition table automatically reloaded!
    Partition table scan:
      MBR: protective
      BSD: not present
      APM: not present
      GPT: present
    Found valid GPT with protective MBR; using GPT.
    Command (? for help): x
    Expert command (? for help): o
    Disk size is 1953525168 sectors (931.5 GiB)
    MBR disk identifier: 0x00000000
    MBR partitions:
    Number  Boot  Start Sector  End Sector  Status      Code
      1                    1  1953525167  primary    0xEE
    Expert command (? for help): p
    <snipped>
    Number  Start (sector)    End (sector)  Size      Code  Name
      1              40          409639  200.0 MiB  EF00  EFI System Partition
      2          409640      1468887975  700.2 GiB  AF00  Internal
      3      1469151232      1953523711  231.0 GiB  0700  BOOTCAMP

  • Boot Camp Upgrade

    I have an IMAC running Parallels 6.0. My original set up was a single Vista load that was used both for boot camp and Parallels. This worked great with no problems.
    I then created a Win 7 VM with Parallels that I have been using for about six months and this has worked fine also. So I have a Vista VM a Win 7 VM and a Vista Boot Camp.
    My question, is there anything I can do to use the Win 7 as my boot camp machine? I would like it to be the same machine Win 7 machine under boot camp and Parallels.
    Thanks for any help... Bill

    Hi Bill,
    yes, you can upgrade from Vista to Windows 7.
    Have a look/read here on this http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7upgrade03.asp
    To my knowledge and from what the Parallels guy posted in the other thread, they don't provide any kind of tools for going from VM to BootCamp.
    For the other direction, from BootCamp to VM, they have their Transporter program.
    Windows itself has its "Windows Easy Transfer" for backing up settings and data, though.
    Regards
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  • No NTFS option in Boot Camp

    I used Boot Camp in Snow Leopard to prepare the hard drive on two different MacBooks, and there was no option to choose the format of the Windows partition. It simply formatted FAT-32 even though it shows an info window about putting the Windows install disc in and talks about Windows 7 (which cannot use FAT-32). On one of these MacBooks, I got really peaved and after formatting NTFS while booted to the Windows 7 DVD and installing Windows, I booted back to OS X, used Boot Camp Assistant to restore one partition, and tried the Windows partition setup again, watching carefully for the option to use NTFS. Again there was no option for NTFS, so I'm not just missing it. Boot Camp doesn't seem to want me to use NTFS. Why?

    OK, thanks to all. Advice coming from several directions and it seems helpful. One correction that I should mention to "The Hatter": MacFuse does have a System Preference pane, but it does not have any option to choose the startup disk. It only has options to remove MacFuse and to check for updates. All MacFuse does is enable use of third party drives, such as NTFS-3G. There is no NTFS-3G System Preference pane at all, never has been. It's just a driver. I have two MacBooks and a PM G4 FW800. The PowerMac and one of the MacBooks have MacFuse / NTFS-3G installed, and the observation of System Preference pane is the same for both. The issues with Boot Camp are identical on both MacBooks. Neither MacBook has a choice of Windows in Startup Disk pane. Both MacBooks have all drivers installed from the Apple Snow Leopard DVD. Both MacBooks have a Boot Camp control panel in Windows 7 that works fine.
    To all: I have read carefully the BootCamp_Install-Setup10.6.pdf and the FAQs, and it seems the answer to my original post is "Right, no NTFS format option in Boot Camp Assistant. You will format FAT-32 and use the Windows DVD to format again as NTFS". If I interpreted it wrong, please let me know, and please tell me the answer to my original question. Don't simply tell me to go back and read and read again. That would be over-bearing and obtuse. This discussion will get to the end quicker if we all just give info and not try to teach lessons about reading.
    I did find this:
    "If you’re installing Windows XP and your Windows partition can be 32 GB or smaller, you can choose between two formats for that partition. You’ll select the format in a later step, but you must decide on a format now so you can choose an appropriate size. Here are the two formats:
    * NTFS—Provides better reliability and security, but you will not be able to save files to the Windows volume from Mac OS X. This partition can be any size.
    * FAT—Provides better compatibility, allowing you to read and write files on the Windows volume from Mac OS X. This partition must be 32 GB or smaller. If you’re installing Windows Vista or Windows 7, the Windows partition must use the NTFS format."
    I want to offer a few comments just to illustrate both where I am confused and where Apple is wrong. I'm not clear as to what "You’ll select the format in a later step" means. I sure did select NTFS in a later step. It was the step deep into the Windows DVD, not in Boot Camp. If that is what Apple means, fine. About FAT-32, the PDF says "This partition must be 32 GB or smaller". Not true. A FAT-32 partition can be huge. Some older versions of Microsoft XP install CDs had a utility that limited this to 32GB per volume, because at that time most PC BIOS chip sets had this limitation. It's nothing to do with FAT-32 as a format. Boot Camp even allows any size within the normal partition parameters (leaves 200MB as free space). Perhaps what Boot Camp is doing is formatting any Windows partition above 32GB as free space and letting the Windows installer sort it out later.

  • AutoCAD LT - Boot Camp - Parallels/Fusion

    I need to run AutoCAD on a new iMac 21.5" purchased this week, and am wondering how best to accomplish this?
    Is AutoCAD processor-intensive to the point that Boot Camp would be the preferred method, or would Fusion or Parallels work fine, without too much of a performance hit?
    I will probably hold off on this until Apple releases their Boot Camp drivers for Windows 7. I would rather not install an obsolete OS like XP or Vista now that Windows 7 is out...but think it might be wise to wait for the Boot Camp in case that's the best way to go.
    There will be some other work-related apps running on the Windows side...but I don't think it's going to be needed on a daily basis...more like 2-3 times a week.
    Any advice on which way to go (Boot Camp or Parallels/Fusion)...and, also, is it recommended I go with 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 7?
    Advice would be greatly appreciated.

    I have AutoCad installed on the Mac, both in Parallels and in Boot Camp. The installation works best in Boot Camp for me and feels as good as on a PC. In fact it seems to run faster on the Mac. I also have 4GB of Ram installed, and it seems fine. Will have to give it a speed test some time just to find out. I have it installed as 32 bit and see no problems. Depending how intense your design is you probably won't need any more memory, wich is one of the big reasons for using a 64 bit. Also I would actualy install your AutoCad on a friends windows 7 and make sure it runs well. I have heard from friends they had several problems with it. Don't know the reasons for it............Art

  • Not seeing an external HD in windows through boot camp ...

    Last week I ran boot camp with a (200GB) external hard drive and was able to see the hard drive in both windows and mac. This week I had the HD enclosure fail, put the HD in a new case, reformatted it as Mac OS X (Journaled) and was back in business ... on the Mac side.
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    http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/
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