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    Need help installing Windows 7 on Macbook pro

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by CHRIS4414, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. CHRIS4414

    CHRIS4414 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    Got my macbook earlier on this week, but i want to install windows so i can use it via bootcamp for when i need windows.

    I just want to know how easy it is to do.



    Thanks
     
    CHRIS4414, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    you are asking if you can illegally use a pirated, illegal copy of an OS? have you no shame? lol
     
    brianj320, Aug 27, 2009
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    pjshots Notebook Consultant

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    Legal or not..... Why wouldn't you just get the RC from MS anyhow? If they still do it that is....
     
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    yes, i believe it's illegal to use a torrented windows 7 but it will run. however it is illegal to discuss a how-to here on nbr.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 27, 2009
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  6. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    it's closed since 20th august.
     
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    CHRIS4414 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes that was the only reason i asked about using a torrent one as i can not get hold of it anymore. Maybe i will just use my official xp SP2 then.

    Is it easy to do though?
     
    CHRIS4414, Aug 27, 2009
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    simple and very easy. Just read the instructions and everything will be alright. Just to give you an idea. i program almost every on windows. so i allocated 100gb for its partition.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 27, 2009
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    CHRIS4414 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thanks very much

    Sorry one more question can you alter the partion size afterwards or once you have done say 20gb you are stuck with 20gb forever?
     
    CHRIS4414, Aug 27, 2009
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  10. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    They are still giving away serials. I would just get a serial for windows 7 and Torrent a copy of it.
     
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    you can partition afterward i believe using disk utility but i heard many people getting problems with this and having to restore from back ups.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 27, 2009
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