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    Bootcamp and SP1

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by crbauhs, May 18, 2009.

  1. crbauhs

    crbauhs Notebook Geek

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    Ok guys so I installed Vista Home 32bit. I've been getting all the microsoft updates and whatnot. However when it comes time for me to get sp1 it keeps failing to install and whatnot. Anyone have any ideas or know how to fix this? I'm honestly stumped.
     
    crbauhs, May 18, 2009
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  2. HLdan

    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    Your OP is not a bootcamp related question, it's strictly about using Windows. Your question would be better suited in the Windows forum.
     
    HLdan, May 18, 2009
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  3. crbauhs

    crbauhs Notebook Geek

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    hm well I was askin causeit gave me the problem while in bootcamp but I suppose urright. I'll ask there too.
     
    crbauhs, May 18, 2009
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I hope you are using a genuine copy if vista. please note that piracy is not allowed here.
     
    Luke1708, May 19, 2009
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  5. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    just get the rc of Win7 and run bootcamp if youre thinking of a free way of running windows.
     
    Snowm0bile, May 19, 2009
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  6. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    just to correct the terminology.. you aren't in bootcamp when you are running Windows, you are just in Windows. Bootcamp is just a tool and driver pack for helping install Windows.
     
    doh123, May 19, 2009
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  7. crbauhs

    crbauhs Notebook Geek

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    oh ok I see. And yes it is a genuine copy of Vista. My dad bought it, and the 64-Bit version. We dont d pirated stuff in my house. It wrong.
     
    crbauhs, May 19, 2009
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    why run 32 bit then? is it an older Core Duo/Solo (32bit) machine and not a Core 2 (64 bit)? I run Vista 64 ultimate in boot camp (well its installed even though I only run it through VMware, but just in case I ever want to boot in I can). It runs just fine.
     
    doh123, May 19, 2009
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  9. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    I was always under the impression that you had to download it with service pack 2.
     
    MKang25, May 19, 2009
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  10. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    You can run Vista in SP1, but XP has to be SP2 or higher. ;)
     
    Colton, May 19, 2009
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  11. crbauhs

    crbauhs Notebook Geek

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    The 64-Bit is my dads only. He doesnt want to have to need it and then be out of uses. And you only need SP2 with XP. Other then that its all good MKang.
     
    crbauhs, May 20, 2009
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