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    Question about running Windows on a Mac

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AmazingGracePlayer, Sep 27, 2014.

  1. AmazingGracePlayer

    AmazingGracePlayer Notebook Deity

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    Hi all, I know that on Macbooks, it's possible to dual boot, but is it possible to wipe iOS all together and only run Windows 7? If possible, is it something that can be easily done?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Sep 27, 2014
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  2. tijo

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    Considering that you'll get no switchable graphics, bad trackpad drivers, shorter battery life, just don't!
     
    tijo, Sep 27, 2014
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  3. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Short answer No. Want to run a Windows 7 O/S get a PC laptop and install and run Windows 7. What your asking to do will not work and most likely will not have PC driver support for it.
     
    StormJumper, Sep 27, 2014
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  4. S.SubZero

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    1) it's OS X, not iOS.
    2) OS X is the only OS that can do firmware updates.
    3) OS X isn't bad.
     
    S.SubZero, Sep 27, 2014
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  5. KCETech1

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    1 and 2 yes

    3 depends on the user preference. but the long answer is if you can deal with a few driver quirks, shorter battery life especially on any MacBook with a dedicated GPU you can run windows 7 alone without bootcamp or OSX. Windows Vista onward support EFI booting.

    Install Windows 7/8 ONLY on a mac - YouTube

    HOWEVER ... Apple has now discontinued Windows 7 support for the Mac Pro and is expected to stop it any time now on its consumer lines which may cause issues and force many users to go to windows 8, 8.1 and 10

    Apple ends Windows 7 support in Boot Camp for new Mac Pro
    more or less my opinion as well.
     
    KCETech1, Oct 1, 2014
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