Loading Windows On Macbook Pro

I am a recent Mac convert and would like to know how to install windows on my Mac because I need to run a windows based program on it. thanks

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
Apples BootCamp lets you run Windows on the 'Nativ' (real) hardware your Mac has.
Virtualization app like Parallels, VMWare Fusion or VirtualBox runs Windows in a 'virtualized environment' (emulated) hardware.
While these Virtualization apps are great for running the typical Office programs, they are not best suited for any programs, that need direct hardware access like games for example.
Crossover Mac is an app which allows to run certain Windows programs without having to have/buy a Windows License/CD/DVD to install Windows.
BootCamp: http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/bootcamp.html
VMWare Fusion: http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/
Parallels: http://www.parallels.com/en/desktop/
VirtualBox: http://www.virtualbox.org/
Crossover Mac: http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/
Regards
Stefan

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