Windows & Mac on Dual Monitors with Boot Camp

Can you run a windows program & a mac program at the same time on dual monitors using boot camp?

No. OSx licensing only allows running OSx on Apple hardware.
What program? Boot Camp only partitions the drive for Windows. Boot Camp has no impact or affect on Windows. The only difference between running Windows in a Boot Camp partition or in a VM is that Windows uses the computer's hardware natively in a Boot Camp partition.

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Mac Pro Dual Monitors in Boot Camp Windows 8.1 Pro

I just set up my 2013 Mac Pro with Bootcamp using Windows 8.1 Pro x64 and so far everything works great (albeit the initial setup was a struggle) except that Windows won't use my 2nd monitor. In device manager I see both displays but one has the exclamation on it saying there was a problem and it won't be enabled (yes, that generic too, gotta love Microsoft). I really want to be able to use both displays when I am in boot camp, is there anything I can do to fix this? I have made sure both Windows and Mac are fully updated and still no love.

Thank you for the link but it wasn't helpful as it only really said compatibility. What did finally resolve the issue was going directly to AMD and finding that they updated the BootCamp specific drivers. For other that stumble upon this, you cannot use the normal drivers from AMD but you must search for the bootcamp specific drivers (which also includes an updated Catalyst utility and a couple extra things not included in Apples release of the drivers).

Will Windows 8.1 upgrade work with Boot Camp on OS X Mavericks?

Will Windows 8.1 upgrade work with Boot Camp on OS X Mavericks?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Of course. Make a backup of your files in Windows, and install Windows 8.1 as an upgrade. The Windows support software supports it without any issue, so if it is updated, you do not have to worry

Windows automatic startup on Mac Book after installing with Boot Camp?

I installed Windows XP Home Edition 2002 using Boot Camp on my Mac Book with Mac OS X 10.5.1. This is probably a minor problem, but every time I turn on my laptop, Windows XP automatically starts, and the only way to start with Mac OS X is by holding option during start up and selecting Macintosh HD. Is there anyway to automatically start up using Mac OS X and not Windows?

Hi every/any-one
I had this initial problem whereby it automatically started Windows. I couldn't change the default in my Startup Disk pane in OSX because it didn't show either the Mac or XP partition. Once the bootcamp drivers were installed on XP though I could change it in windows - however this is where the real trouble has begun
Now if I restart my computer in either XP or OSX (5.2) I have massive pixel dramas on my screen - like a colour phase shift or something
However, once I am have chosen XP as the default system (whilst in XP boot camp bit) and then immediately restart I can continually restart in XP automatically without any pixel issues. Also if I choose OSX (whilst in XP) and then immediately restart, it will start in OSX correctly (BUT ONLY THE FIRST TIME) - The next time I automatically boot to OSX it is pixel dramas all over again - Similarly if I restart from OSX and want to change to XP and then hold down the option key to swap to XP, XP also has the pixel dramas and will continue to until I ask it to automatically start XP from teh boot camp menu - It is only if it automatically boots to XP that the problem is ok in XP.
I have down loaded the latest leopard updates and the ATI 8.43 graphics driver (the catalyst one didn't install properly so I have uninstalled that) and I still have the same issue - There is nothing on my XP partion at all except the new drivers and the Apple Mouse Utility which I initially put into the start up menu but have since removed and just left on the desktop - Aside from that nothing has changed in XP from its initial installation. I have only gone on the web twice in XP and been to highly reputable sites and not downloaded anything so it would be virtually impossible for it to be a virus. I also couldn't properly download the latest OSX updates via software update (it stalled at 239M so I restarted and got the rest but then it wouldn't install so in the end I had to download the update file manually to trigger the updates) - I am not sure if this is related, to the pixel problem or not.
Does anyone have any answers as I have restarted my computer at least 40 times in trying to isolate the specifics of the problem - but still can't work it out
Could it be related to the fact that neither of my partitions can be seen in startup disk in OSX?
Is it something to do with the screen res in XP ? (I have changed a bit but no good)
Could it be related to the Apple Mouse Utility (I downloaded this so I could right click in XP)
Any help other than formatting my drives, re-doing bootcamp, reinstalling XP would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

Installing Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit with Boot Camp

I am using a 17" MacBook Pro with and Intel i7 2.66 GHz processor, 8GB 1067 MHz RAM and a 7200RPM 500GB hard drive. I am trying to install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit via Boot Camp. I do what Boot Camp tells me to do, but when my MacBook Pro restarts to boot from the Windows 7 disc, all I get get is a white screen! I have tried to boot manually from the Windows 7 disc, but it won't boot. It freezes on the white screen and I have to reboot the Mac using the Mac OS X partition. How can I fix this ASAP so I can install Windows 7? I need to get it done TONIGHT!

I'd recommend posting this in the Boot Camp forum, this is a general MBP forum.
Regards,
Roger

Windows 8.1 is compatible with boot camp?

Hi,
Can I install windows 8.1 on a Mac Book Pro Early 2011 with Boot Camp?
Thanks

it's not officially supported so if the windows drivers for the mac hardware works out is a hit or miss
some people don't get audio some don't get network some like me have often fatal bluetooth crashed when login into win8.1

External monitor with Boot Camp

Can one use the Displayport in mode with Boot Camp. I want to switch my imac screen with input from an external computer in Boot Camp.
Amir

Follow the instructions in this link to get the ATI Catalyst Control Center installed on your ATI Mobility.
http://www.driverheaven.net/modtool/
If you don't have an ATI card, well, I guess you're SOL. All I have to do once I had the Control Center running was swap the displays and disable the laptop so that my 20" Dell Ultrasharp became the primary. Works like a charm!

Blank Black Screen installing Windows XP Pro SP2 Retail with Boot Camp

Hi Support Forum -
I am using BootCamp Assistant (3.0.2) to install WindowsXP_SP2_ProRetail on my MacBook Pro 15inch
Mid2009 (10.6.4) plus all the latest updates.
I have no problems creating partitions ranging from 5GB to more than half my HDD of 500GB....but
nothing but one problem when I get to Step 3 of the BootCamp Installation & Setup Guide, page 7:
To install Windows on your Mac computer:
1 a... Open Boot Camp Assistant
b... Select 'Start Windows installer'
c... Click Continue
2..... Insert your Windows installation disc
3..... In Boot Camp Assistant, click Start Installation
Your computer starts up from the Windows installation disc
That's as far as I get! First a Gong sound then the gray screen appears and afterwards the screen turns BLACK. After a short while the optical drive starts up and is quite active with either searching
or scanning back and forth for about 5 minutes. Then all activity stops and finally the computer stops
2 minutes later. Interestingly the keyboard was never lit and none of the keys responded to my de-
pressions. I also noticed the aluminum case near the display pivot edge get quite warm probably due
to the black screen so I decided to press the power-off key.
I restarted the computer and held the option key depressed, selected the Macintosh HD icon and pro-
ceeded to the Logs (system.log & the windowserver.log) for any entries about the windows installer
and the optical drive operations....Nothing, nothing! Then I checked the BootCamp HD with Finder,
nothing, -> 0 items were loaded!
I feel at a loss what to do next??? I even ran Techtooldeluxe diagnostic utility from AppleCare, every-
thing AOK!
Now I had Windows installed successfully when I first had bought my MBP 15 last year. Then I decided
to play around with Parallel Desktop 5, didn't like it and tried to return to Windows and ever since that
time I was not able to install Windows XP. I decided to reinstall OSX to Factory Conditions, did the
7-pass erase for secure delete, installed OSX again without any problems. But Windows still won't in-
stall, get that Blank Black Screen, no cursors!
Perhaps something slipped in with soft- or firmware upgrades for the Graphic/Display 'Nvidia GeForce
9400M that won't let windows installer function properly?
Just for kicks I reinstalled Parallel Desktop 5 and Win/XP installed without any problems.
The Apple Experts in CA couldn't help me either. Now I had hoped there might be a solution to this
problem at this time?!
I like my MBP very much and I might convert to OSX and it's applications if I can't get an answer to my
problem. I still don't like to give up though and would like to pursue this problem with more diagnostic aids from Tech Support. I know there a lot of OPEN incidents on this particular problem!
If this really is a Windows Installer failure, why does it work with Parallel Desktop 5, there is no BOOT
CAMP ASSISTANT!!!!
Hope I can get a solution soon from some brilliant expert out there!
Thanks for your patience,
Paul370

I know what are you talking about. It looks more like a video compatibility issue in Boot Camp like this one:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1454?viewlocale=en_US
I encountered something similar with a MacBook Pro and despite all searching, i couldn't find a solution. However i am not that expert you are searching for, just the average Mac user
*You may try another XP version, i was able to install a older XP home setup, and updated lately after installing :|*
I am interested myself in a solution from some brilliant expert out there! Keeping an eye on this thread.

Brightness control not working in Windows 8 x64 after sleep with Boot Camp 5.0.2

Hi,
I am using Boot Camp 5.0.2 with Windows 8 x64.
Wheen the computer has been in sleep mode, and wakes up again, the brightness control won't work as expected.
Usually the screen is to dark (darker than before, what it should be), and after some time pops up brighter as it should be.
Has onyone else seen this issue?
I mean, it seems that for brightness we use the internal control GUI of Windows 8, and not the Apple one that is used in Windows 7 and in Windows 8 for the sound control.
Macbook Pro 13" Retina, early 2013 (brand new) with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD and 3.0GHz i7.

I have been having the issue of no brighness control when running windows through bootcamp for about 6 months now and have not found any applicable solution online.
While messing around trying to figure it out yet again I noticed that my monitor driver was signed by team viewer...
Sure enough clicking the roll driver back button resolved the issue by rolling the driver back to the Microsoft driver...
So long story short:
Right click "My Computer" click properties
Click device manager (lop left of window)
Expand Monitors section
Double Click monitor
Click driver tab
If the driver here is not signed by Microsot or Apple click the roll back button. My driver version is 6.1.7600.16385 (Driver date 6/21/2006)
Rolling this back instantly resolved my issue. I will now propagate this post to all the threads I saw regarding this issue.
I am running windows 7 x64 Ulti on a 15" rMBP.
Best of luck

I'm trying to install Windows 7 on my MacBook with Boot Camp Assistant

I'm trying to use Boot Camp assistant to install Windows 7. I have a disk, I've done everything right, but for some reason, whenever I click Install on the final Boot Camp prompt, it only gets as far as the Windows is loading files... part after it reboots to the Windows hard drive. I've tried everything, but it still won't work. Im using a 13" MacBook Pro with Retina. It has the latest software version (OS X 10.9.1) and I have a USB with Windows Support Software. The disk is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
I've been trying for the last two days, and I really need help!
Thanks.

I solved my own problem. I just kept trying, and eventually it worked!

Can Windows XP SP2 Be Installed With Boot Camp on OS X Mountain Lion?

Hello,
I use the MacBook Pro Retina and currently have a Windows 7 partition which works fine.
However, if I want to create a Windows XP SP2 partition as well, how can I do that?
I have the install disk, but is it possible to have 2 boot camp partitions? How could I do this?
Also, how can I install Windows XP and have it running successfully?
Thank you

Miccy10 wrote:
I use the MacBook Pro Retina and currently have a Windows 7 partition which works fine.
However, if I want to create a Windows XP SP2 partition as well, how can I do that?
You don't, just upgrade Windows 7 to Win 7 Pro or above and it will run XP programs and if they don't you can download XP for free from Microsoft and virtualize it within Win 7.
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-w indows-7
Also, how can I install Windows XP and have it running successfully?
The free Virtualbox, does the job and gets updates on older OS X versions, Fusion and Parallels (commercial software) keep routinely begging for cash or deny you security updates and forces you to upgrade to later OS X versions your machine may later can't handle.

Dual Monitors in Boot Camp

I have Vista installed under Boot Camp and I am trying to use an external monitor hooked up to my MacBook Pro. However, I have encountered some problems trying to do this. When hooked up the external monitor, the external monitor screen flickers and does not display in the correct pixel ratio. What do I have to do to get the monitor to display properly?

Hi,
have you tried the Drivers Apple mentions in this document ?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306891
Maybe it helps.
Regards
Stefan

Mac book lion crashes with boot camp !

I have a macbook pro model: A1278 with LION with BOOTCAMP
After some times using windows (bootcamp) mac crashes.
Then I verified mac and repaired and then install mac drive 9 , after that I had access through mac with windows to copy files which were on mac side.
But now the problem is that I can not use time machine or reinstall lion again bcs I face with the error " mac disc damaged and can not repair"
NB: An nonofficial technician told me , hard disk got bad sector and we have to take it and put it on another computer to remove bad-sectors.
I bought it from Italy when I was student there but now living in Iran where bcs of sanctions there is no apple store or assistant.
Whats your opinions about my problem?
How can I set it like model factory, While I dont have dvd?

I have a macbook pro model: A1278 with LION with BOOTCAMP
After some times using windows (bootcamp) mac crashes.
Then I verified mac and repaired and then install mac drive 9 , after that I had access through mac with windows to copy files which were on mac side.
But now the problem is that I can not use time machine or reinstall lion again bcs I face with the error " mac disc damaged and can not repair"
NB: An nonofficial technician told me , hard disk got bad sector and we have to take it and put it on another computer to remove bad-sectors.
I bought it from Italy when I was student there but now living in Iran where bcs of sanctions there is no apple store or assistant.
Whats your opinions about my problem?
How can I set it like model factory, While I dont have dvd?

Mac with boot camp. i got problem with the clock .. help please ..

hi. im using macbook pro. my mac hav been install with boot camp. so now i run two operating system. mac n windows 7 (64 bits) but i can set my clock time correctly for both my OS.. how can i solved this .? i hav doing google search about this... but i found nothing.. can sumone help me

Your OSX psrtition and your Boot Camp partition are completely separate. You can reinstall Mavericks without affecting Boot Camp and you can redo Boot Camp without affacting OSX.

External Monitor - Works with Mac Lion OS, but not with Boot Camp

Computer: Macbook Pro 13 inch purchased Spring 2011
OS: Mac - Lion (10.7.3), Boot Camp - Windows 7 (64 bit)
Utilizing an adaptor, I'm able to use my Samsung monitor without I problem when working in the Mac operating system. Unfortunatlely, when I switch to Windows 7 / Boot Camp partition, plugging in the Samsung makes both the external and laptop monitors go blank.
I have spent hours researching this, but I have be unable to come up with solution. It seems like the problem might have something to do with the NVIDIA drivers.
Does anyone know how I can go about fixing this problem? I appreciate your help.
Thanks,
PJL

I haven't experienced this in Bootcamp under Windows 7 using your same computer/OS's and I dual boot and use two monitors daily. So what you want IS possible.
When you boot into Windows the only Apple software you are using are Apple supplied drivers, some third party. Your video drivers are supplied by NVIDIA to Apple.
Try different adapters and cables. You don't say what you are using, DVI, VGA, but prove your cable set first. Then get your hardware specs and driver specs from Windows properties in Bootcamp and hit the Windows forums.

Windows & Mac on Dual Monitors with Boot Camp

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