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If you want to install it, the following may be helpful to you. :)

After one night of hard work, we finally installed Windows on our MacBook Pro. Some people say that since there is a beautiful apple, why should we install XP? The answer is as follows:
Windows only software: Not all software has Mac versions, especially some industrial software, such as MATLAB. Although there are, I cannot buy a set of genuine ones.
Ebook in EXE format: A lot of free time reading, or learning needs, cannot be opened in Mac OS, and Kingsoft is a bully. It is really rare to read paper. As far as I know, there is no Mac version.
MSN cannot video: Although Microsoft has developed the Mac version of MSN, it is obviously not sincere enough to avoid video. (Despise Microsoft's behavior)

The most important source for smooth installation is:
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The version of XP SP2 is quickly downloaded and there is no trouble in the installation process. After the Boot Camp driver is installed, hardware including remote control, Bluetooth mouse, isight, and backlit Keyboard can be used normally.

The main difficulties encountered during the installation process are as follows:
1. the disk cannot be divided and is displayed as "the disk cannot be partitioned because Verification Failed ". Disk utility's Repair Disk is displayed in gray, and verify disk results are incorrect. Solution: Use the installation disk of Mac OS to start the disk. Use the Repair Disk feature of Disk utility to restart the disk after fixing.
2. Many XP installation disks cannot be used. It is mainly because the keyboard is unavailable. It will automatically restart from the hard disk 30 seconds later and can only be forced to shut down. We strongly recommend the version mentioned in the citation.
3. For other precautions, see the citation.

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(Update and download connection) Installation of XP in bootcamp and precautions and FAQs [application knowledge popularization series]

07-1-31 update:

1 because the latest parallel already supports XP installed in boot camp, the best method is to use bootcam to install XP first and then switch to XP on Mac without restarting. start common applications such as XPProblemYesSolutionFor example, online banking (and fast)

2 XP is not restricted by nfts format, because Mac can directly exchange files with nfts XP in parallel.

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Bootcamp XP installation tutorials and precautions and FAQsAppleOriginal Forum bamboo ilovefilm

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This post is only applicable to the problems found when the bootcamp version was 1.1.2beta () Because bootcamp will be improved in the future to improve the existing problems.

Now, XP can be installed on Apple, which is an encouraging thing for both Windows and Mac users. After all, for the first time, you can experience the charm of two excellent operating systems on one machine, at the same time, the existence of the two systems makes up for the limitations of a single system. In this sense, bootcamp is like a key connecting two system doors, allowing you to experience the wonderful things in different worlds as you wish.

InArticleBefore proceeding, we have to ask a question: Why do I have to install XP when I have a pretty apple?

Some friends who are loyal to Apple seem to be disdainful to Mac and think that this is a thing to buy and return, but after all, there are still some work that cannot be done on Mac, such as online banking transactions, currently, banking controls of the Apple version have not been released for all bank banks in China. Therefore, they must be operated in a Windows environment. (Although some banking systems can trade with non-ie browsers, they have great limitations)

So if you are of the following typeFriendAn XP installation is required:

Online banking users includeOnlineWhen payment tools were used by friends-all times and even insoles could be purchased online, online shopping was the power of all netizens and we could not lose our legal power because of bank inaction.

Gaming enthusiasts-although a famous game will have a Mac version, it is obviously sad for a warrior eager to swim in the game Ocean)

Internet Explorer only-this is not to mention Apple's sorrow, but some web pages can only be displayed normally using Internet Explorer. The reason is very simple. It is not that Apple's technology is not enough, but that webpage design itself is useless, it's like you have a BMW, but you don't have a highway. You can only run it on Muddy dirt roads. Don't you feel embarrassed ?)

Windows onlySoftware-- As we all know, not all software has Mac versions. Especially for some industrial software, if windows is the only version, do you choose to use Apple or change jobs!

QQ and MSN video friends-Mac version qq msn cannot video on Mac, Teng Xun does not have Mac version QQ at all, currently can be used on MAC for third-party development QQ, however, video, chat room, and file transfer functions cannot be implemented. Although Microsoft developed the Mac version for MSN, it is obviously not sincere enough to achieve video transfer. Although there are other software on Mac that can be used for video, but in view of the wide application of QQ in China, you can't ask a pretty girl who is surfing the Internet in an Internet cafe to find other software for you to video with you ?? This is undoubtedly very inhuman for users who want to watch mm or handsome guys through videos. They have dug a dark gap for the majority of netizens to enter the marriage hall. (Here, I despise Tencent and Microsoft for all single friends)

There are other requirements that I did not expect-limited IQ, just come up with these.

Supported Hardware after XP is installed: (BC can be burned on Mac during installation)DriverDisk, after installing XP, use the CD to automatically install all requiredDriver)

Graphics card USB transmission Sound Card Bluetooth Ethernet Nic Wireless Nic
Supports built-in isight Camera
Support for built-in microphones
Apple USB cat
Apple Notebook Support for scrolling and right-clicking touchpad
Zeng Qiang Apple Keyboard Supports the deletion key (printscreen) numlock and scrolllock keys.

PS: currently, even if an Apple Remote Control driver is installed in XP, the wireless Bluetooth keyboard orMouse, Apple usb modem,MacBook Pro's sudden motion sensor, andMacBook Pro's ambient light sensor may not work properly

XP system installation requirements:

The latest version of boot camp --DownloadAddress: http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

Intel Core Mac Machine

Mac OS X tiger v10.4.6 or later

Latest firmware update-install all updates in the software update before installing XP to ensure system stability after installing XP

PS: Apple startedComputerDifferent from windows, we will give you a brief introduction to EFI (because Apple adopts the advanced EFI standard to start the system, XP andVistaStill adopted in 1980sBiosStandard. Therefore, update the latest firmware, especially the EFI update, to ensure better compatibility before installing XP.BiosStandard to ensure the stability of XP)

Minimum 10 Gb free space required

A blank Recording CD (for details about the hardware drivers required to burn Windows XP systems)

XP SP2 home or professional Vista (cannot be an upgraded version or a media center version. For details, refer to the following description)

Installation notes-this content must be carefully read by the installer

1. Explanation of the XP version and the XP version identification method:

This is a problem that Apple users in China need to pay the most attention to during installation. We all know that, for one reason, the XP version is now varied, and there are a lot of competition, the installed XP version directly determines the system stability after installation. Here I will explain the official requirements:

XP SP2 home or professional Vista (cannot be an upgraded version or a media center version. For details, refer to the following description)

Note: Vista is not an official requirement. It is only because it has been verified that Vista can be installed. However, because Vista is not the official version yet, and because many XP software cannot be normally used in Vista, so noRecommendationIt is only suitable for users who want to try new ones.

The installation media must be a single disc: If your XP installation disc is two, it cannot be installed normally (it is estimated that it is a foreign situation, I have not seen two CDs in China), the reason is very simple-because you cannot launch a CD during the installation of XP

It cannot be an upgraded version or a media center version:

Upgrade version: some CDs are still XP SP1, but the sp2 patch package is integrated in the disk (many XP SP2 versions in China are like this)

Media Center version: Microsoft only released XP versions abroad to enhance the family entertainment function.

The above is the official installation requirements for the XP SP2 version, which is easier for foreign users, because they are buying genuine, what version at a glance, but it has become a problem in China, the version downloaded from the Internet cannot determine the version. The following is a brief analysis of the domestic XP SP2 version. If you already have an XP SP2 installation disc, you can check it:

OEM version: This version is a free version of the random device that Microsoft authorizes to major brand manufacturers, suchDell,IBMLenovo and other manufacturers. This version is Microsoft certified genuine and can be automatically updated. However, each manufacturer has built-in brand information in the CD, which can be installed only on the brand's own machine.

Enhanced version XP: for example, tomato garden, tornado, and other versions, this version has enhanced the XP function, or automatically optimized or integrated a variety of utility tools after the system is installed. for PC cainiao users, this is the ideal version. It is free from system optimization concerns, but it is best not to install this version on Mac, because it may cause many inexplicable problems.

Major account version in Shanghai: This version can be installed normally or automatically. We recommend that you install this version.

XP SP2 genuine retail version-activate your account-the most ideal version, but it is not easy to find

For version Verification, take a closer look at the introduction to the download point during the download process. You can also use the following method to determine the next version:

After downloading, the disc size should be vrmpvol_cn (this is only for reference, because it can be manually modified)
After the WINXP disc is inserted, the display size is 592 MB (this is a major account version in Shanghai)
Search for the eula.txt document (in the i386 folder of the installation disc) in the installation disc and open the file. The file contains similar text at the end:
Eulaid:XPSP2_rm1__pro_rtl_cn
Eulaid: xpsp2_rm.1_upd_rtl_cn

The above two eulaids are the versions I have verified that they can be installed normally and have passed Microsoft authentication.

I recommend that you install the best version of XP SP2 in a genuine retail version or a major account in Shanghai. I use the latter version to install XP. No problems have been found during the operation and the installation process is smooth, no issues such as poor keyboard performance during installation have occurred, and they are also stable in use.

Therefore, we recommend that you try to install the above two versions of XP.

Other precautions:

Currently, bootcamp supports only XP SP2 and Vista versions.

Disk Partitions only support one partition. If the desktop has two disks, you can choose to install them on any disk.

Do not use Apple's built-in disk tool or third-party tool to partition before or after bootcamp partitioning. Otherwise, data will be lost.

Partition format when installing XP:

1. You can read and write windows partitions in the fat format on Mac. The disadvantage is that the maximum size is 32 GB (restricted by the fat format)

2. The nfts format can only be used for read operations on Windows partitions on Mac. The advantage is that a larger partition PS can be used. If paralle is used, only the nfts format is supported.

Remember, even XP installed on Mac is vulnerable to viruses. Therefore, you must update the Windows XP system patch and install anti-virus software.

When an XP driver is installed on an XP drive disk burned on a Mac, if the driver fails Microsoft authentication, click Continue.

When you choose to install the XP system disk, remember to select only the C disk. Otherwise, the Mac disk data will be erased. In addition, you cannot use the Partition Function in the XP installation CD.

Steps for installing XP in the Apple system: -- the installation process for XP in the Apple system is very simple. According to the steps for installing the XP system in the PC, there is simply an additional step for running the Boot Camp in the Apple system to select partitions and burn the XP driver.

1. run software updates under apple to install all system updates.
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2 download bootcamp and run it after installation
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1. Select the first option to burn the drive disc required to install the XP system.

If the drive disk has been burned, select option 2 and continue

2 to create an XP partition, you only need to drag the interval in the middle to adjust the size (and then format the partition in the subsequent steps. Remember that the fat format can only be up to 32 GB) and then click partition (partition) you can.
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3. Insert the XP SP2 installation CD and click Start installation to restart and start XP installation.
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4. After the restart, you will be familiar with the XP installation interface. At last, I would like to solemnly remind you to select a C disk when the following interface appears (this is the XP partition that you split during the above steps. Do not select an error or use the built-in disk tool of the XP disc for other operations)
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5. format the drive C (for the format, see the instructions in the preceding notes and select your preferred format)
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6. The remaining steps for installing XP in a PC are exactly the same.

7. After Entering XP, remember to connect a mouse (because the drive cannot be installed, the CD cannot be launched) right-click the XP installation CD, and then right-click the CD and put the XP driver CD that was first burned into it. By default, the driver is automatically installed.

8. Install system patches and anti-virus software as soon as possible.

FAQs:

Q: Why is the keyboard unavailable during installation (or even after a period of time)
For more information about iMac machines, see the following.

During installation, do not try again.
It is a disk installation problem (currently known and some tomato version XP can be installed, but most cannot be installed, even after installation, there will be a keyboard problem)

If it is not easy to use for a period of time, whether to install QQ. This problem occurs after a version of QQ is installed. Solution: Install the latest version of QQ.
If QQ is not installed, the CD is installed.

The post is followed by a verified pure XP

Q: Why cannot I enter XP after a ***. dll file is missing after the server is restarted?

Use bootcamp to erase the existing XP partitions (select to erase them as a single MAC partition), then re-partition and install XP

Q: Why can't I use the iMac keyboard when I install XP?

Connect your apple wireless mouse to the keyboard instead of the USB port on your iMac.

Q: How do I choose to enter the XP system?

Press and hold the option (ALT) Key to select the system to be started.
Or in the MAC system preset and the boot disk option in the XP Control Panel to set the default system

Q: Why cannot I play music or videos bought from iTunes store on XP ???

Re-authorization required

Q: Why are the two operating systems time different?

Although Apple said that this problem has been solved in boot camp 1.1.2 (but some people still reflect the problem)
It is recommended that when you select a network pair, the time will be automatically aligned when you connect to the network.

Q: Do I have to reinstall the Boot Camp in the future?

No

You only need to download the latest version of boot camp and run BC to re-burn an XP driver, and then reinstall the driver under XP.