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    Need "retail version" of Windows OS on Mac?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by diver110, Sep 15, 2010.

  1. diver110

    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    To run some of my software, I need to load Windows OS on my new Mac. I mistakenly bought a Windows 7 upgrade when I intended to buy the full version, so I thought I would buy Windows XP and upgrade it (and hopefully save money). On Ebay, one seller said his Windows XP (which apparently comes from England) would not run on a Mac and that one needed the "retail version" for a Mac. Anyone know what he is talking about?
     
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    check your PM.
     
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