Windows on Mac?

[Emmett95]

Hi,

If I want to install Windows on a Macbook pro OSX version 10.6.8 using bootcamp, which windows software do I need? Would Windows 7 Professional for Windows work or do I really a special version of windows for mac? Also, are there limitations to windows on mac i.e. could I run any windows software for windows in my mac if i did the installation? Thanks!

 

[sau124]

Is there a reason you are still using Snow Leopard (10.6.8). Mavericks and Yosemite both were free upgrades. What is your Mac model? Here is some information that will help.

Boot Camp- System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
Installing Windows 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Using Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp
Download drivers for Win 7 and Win 8 for Bootcamp
Boot Camp Support

Check out the second link first.

BTW - there is no special Windows for Mac.

Hope this helps!

 

[Flow39]

Hi,

If I want to install Windows on a Macbook pro OSX version 10.6.8 using bootcamp, which windows software do I need? Would Windows 7 Professional for Windows work or do I really a special version of windows for mac? Also, are there limitations to windows on mac i.e. could I run any windows software for windows in my mac if i did the installation? Thanks!

There is no special version of Windows you need. You can use any one you want, they will all work using Bootcamp.

Yes, you can run any Windows software on a Mac using Bootcamp, as long as your Mac meets the Windows requirements

 

[Flow39]

Not quite true. I'm fairly sure 10.6.8 is too old to support Win8-at least officially. But yes you should be able to use Bootcamp for any version of Windows that was out when that version of OS X was released or last updated.

I stand corrected! Thanks for catching that Karen!