Dual Boot MAC OS X with XP Pro 64 bit or 32 bit, Wich one?
Quick question, is it possible to install Windows XP PRO 64 bit SP2 on a MAC book pro with MAC OS X ? or only the XP 32 bit versions work?
The computer specs are the following:
MAC BOOK PRO (around 2 or 3 years old...) (Model 8.1 ?)
Mac OS X version 10.6.8
Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Boot Rom Version: MBP91.0047.B27
thanks...
The computer specs are the following:
MAC BOOK PRO (around 2 or 3 years old...) (Model 8.1 ?)
Mac OS X version 10.6.8
Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory: 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Boot Rom Version: MBP91.0047.B27
thanks...
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You can do anything with Bootcamp what you can do on a normal Windows PC :). Bootcamp is basicly the same as having a Windows laptop.
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Hello, thanks for all your advice. I apologize that it took me so long to close this question, but i was overwhelmed with work and i forgot to visit EE.... Your advice here at EE is always helpful, and i appreciate it a lot.
I will go with Windows 7 on this Macbook Pro then.
I will go with Windows 7 on this Macbook Pro then.
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The main reason why i want XP 64 is because 3ds max 9 runs better and can handle heavier 3d files.
I have a PC with XP 64 and it works perfect and it only has 3 GB of ram...(i just use it for 3ds max 9 rendering) My other PC is XP 32 bit with 4GB, but i am only able to render heavy geometry if i use the /3GB SWITCH thing (the thing that one modifies on the boot.ini I think)...
So, eventough i dont have more than 4 GBs, is proved that using XP 64 or XP 32 with the 3GB switch is able to handle the files i need... I can tell you that for sure because if i am on 32 bit without the 3g switch, and try to render heavy geometry, the computer crashes. When ON it runs smooth... and the one with XP 64 also runs smooth, so there is actually a Good advantage on this,,,
So, for what i have read and the comments posted, there is no way i can install the XP 64 bit on this MAC... so will it be possible to do the 3GB Switch? I know how to do it on a PC...
A reason for what i dont want windows 7 on this MAC is because the 3ds max 9 is for XP, and also the plugins i use... Besides this is just a temporary thing, i need this just for a couple of weeks because one of my computers broke down.... Also i only wnat to install 3ds max, i dont need any other program or etc...