Installation of Microsoft OS to Mac
I bought a Macbook Pro 13 in and I saw one time that my friend using the same Macbook and he was using the Microsoft OS in his Macbook
It is possible to install a Microsoft OS in my Macbook and is safe to install
It is possible to install a Microsoft OS in my Macbook and is safe to install
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Jeff,
Parallels does allow snapshots, and can revert back to one of them. I tried it for a while, but soon exhausted the capacity in a 1 TB hard drive used to store the snapshots and gave it up.
Parallels includes Acronis disk backup and Kaspersky anti-virus software with the retail versions. You used to get a full year, but more recent versions have shorter trial periods. You can renew the subscription to the software either through Parallels or directly with Acronis & Kaspersky.
I've never used Norton Ghost, and cannot comment on how transportable the image is. I will say that Parallels used to assume (and emulate) a certain hardware set (video chip, etc.). This practice may limit the transportability of the image.
Brad
Parallels does allow snapshots, and can revert back to one of them. I tried it for a while, but soon exhausted the capacity in a 1 TB hard drive used to store the snapshots and gave it up.
Parallels includes Acronis disk backup and Kaspersky anti-virus software with the retail versions. You used to get a full year, but more recent versions have shorter trial periods. You can renew the subscription to the software either through Parallels or directly with Acronis & Kaspersky.
I've never used Norton Ghost, and cannot comment on how transportable the image is. I will say that Parallels used to assume (and emulate) a certain hardware set (video chip, etc.). This practice may limit the transportability of the image.
Brad
Jeff,
Additional information (I had to look it up):
Parallels can clone the virtual machine. There is a wizard for that purpose that can be run when the virtual machine you want to clone is shut down.
http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v7/update2/docs/en/Parallels%20Desktop%20User%27s%20Guide.pdf
You can transfer a virtual machine from one computer to another. This is specifically discussed in the Users's Guide. In addition, Parallels offers emulators that run on both Macs and PCsI imagine that there may be a Windows license issue, however, if you don't use volume licensing where you work.
Parallels Transporter (a free download for Windows, and a feature built into Parallels for Mac) allows you to migrate a computer from a physical machine to a virtual machine. It also enables you to migrate from a Microsoft Virtual PC or VMware virtual machine or virtual disk to a Parallels virtual machine or virtual disk.
http://download.parallels.net/doc/Parallels_Transporter_User_Guide.pdf
Brad
Additional information (I had to look it up):
Parallels can clone the virtual machine. There is a wizard for that purpose that can be run when the virtual machine you want to clone is shut down.
http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v7/update2/docs/en/Parallels%20Desktop%20User%27s%20Guide.pdf
You can transfer a virtual machine from one computer to another. This is specifically discussed in the Users's Guide. In addition, Parallels offers emulators that run on both Macs and PCsI imagine that there may be a Windows license issue, however, if you don't use volume licensing where you work.
Parallels Transporter (a free download for Windows, and a feature built into Parallels for Mac) allows you to migrate a computer from a physical machine to a virtual machine. It also enables you to migrate from a Microsoft Virtual PC or VMware virtual machine or virtual disk to a Parallels virtual machine or virtual disk.
http://download.parallels.net/doc/Parallels_Transporter_User_Guide.pdf
Brad
Hi Brad,
Okay, good info. I think these virtualizers are reading each others playbooks. Everything you mentioned for parallels is also in VMware, the migrating of physical to virtual, the cloning while not specifically supported in Version 4 of Fusion is supported in all versions of VMware, so I've taken the virtual machine (a collection of files) from a MAC and moved it to a Windows disk drive, opened it without problems, and created a full clone so it's back to being a clean single machine.
Now, one other question: On my Mac, they put a whole slew of APP files that represent things that the Virtual machine can do, whether based on file extensions unique to Windows and not Mac OS, or other things ending with .APP, in a subdirectory of the collection of virtual system files.
When moving to a Windows VM, I just ignored the entire collection of "Apps" and moved the primary files to another external hard disk, and brought it up under Vmware 8 without problems. Does Parallels have this collection of APPs, so when you double click on, say, a WMF that is not recognized by Apple OS, that it automatically starts Parallels and runs a virtual Windows machine that DOES support the WMF, and passes the file into the virtual machine for access? I found this to be both cute, and annoying. Maybe Fusion has a switch or setting to stop this automatic creation of an APP for every possible file extension in Windows that isn't supported by Apple OS, but I don't want all those files on my mac, each one just chewing up disk space for no real reason.
Again, thanks for the info. As I noted, I think the competition is so fierce among virtualizing providers that one cannot get very far ahead without the other duplicating features that customers find useful.
Jeff
Okay, good info. I think these virtualizers are reading each others playbooks. Everything you mentioned for parallels is also in VMware, the migrating of physical to virtual, the cloning while not specifically supported in Version 4 of Fusion is supported in all versions of VMware, so I've taken the virtual machine (a collection of files) from a MAC and moved it to a Windows disk drive, opened it without problems, and created a full clone so it's back to being a clean single machine.
Now, one other question: On my Mac, they put a whole slew of APP files that represent things that the Virtual machine can do, whether based on file extensions unique to Windows and not Mac OS, or other things ending with .APP, in a subdirectory of the collection of virtual system files.
When moving to a Windows VM, I just ignored the entire collection of "Apps" and moved the primary files to another external hard disk, and brought it up under Vmware 8 without problems. Does Parallels have this collection of APPs, so when you double click on, say, a WMF that is not recognized by Apple OS, that it automatically starts Parallels and runs a virtual Windows machine that DOES support the WMF, and passes the file into the virtual machine for access? I found this to be both cute, and annoying. Maybe Fusion has a switch or setting to stop this automatic creation of an APP for every possible file extension in Windows that isn't supported by Apple OS, but I don't want all those files on my mac, each one just chewing up disk space for no real reason.
Again, thanks for the info. As I noted, I think the competition is so fierce among virtualizing providers that one cannot get very far ahead without the other duplicating features that customers find useful.
Jeff
Jeff,
I have 85 MB of applets in my Users...byundt....Applicat
I've always got Parallels on, so I don't know what would happen if I double-clicked a Windows only file on my Mac desktop.
The Start menu is integrated into the Mac dock, so I can launch a Windows app (and Parallels if necessary) from the Mac dock. Parallels has several user interface modes, one of which is to launch the Windows app just like it was a Mac app. Being able to launch apps from the Start menu on the Mac dock is essential in that situation.
Brad
I have 85 MB of applets in my Users...byundt....Applicat
I've always got Parallels on, so I don't know what would happen if I double-clicked a Windows only file on my Mac desktop.
The Start menu is integrated into the Mac dock, so I can launch a Windows app (and Parallels if necessary) from the Mac dock. Parallels has several user interface modes, one of which is to launch the Windows app just like it was a Mac app. Being able to launch apps from the Start menu on the Mac dock is essential in that situation.
Brad
Brad,
Thanks again for the info.
I've been reading the pros and cons of each approach, and it seems that devoted Parallels users really like it, and can find problems with Fusion, and VMware users who have been using it for a long time seem to think VMware's products are the best.
Parallels, for example, says it's can import VMware machines, which is a good thing for sure. Then on the VMware website describing Fusion it says
"Upgrade from Parallels: If you have used Parallels Desktop to run Windows on your Mac, VMware Fusion can import your previous Virtual Machines and take them to the next level.
Here's a PDF file describing Fusion"
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/fusion_getting_started_11.pdf
A Parallels overview guide with specifications
http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v7/update3/docs/en/Readme.pdf
The user guid for Parallels
http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v7/update2/docs/en/Parallels%20Desktop%20User's%20Guide.pdf
On these surface and packaging dimensions of each solution, it seems there are pros and cons for each. I would like to know why the CPU time is used more efficiently on Parallels (at least this version) and why the display attributes of VMware is so much faster with their Fusion 4.
Which one to use? Get the free demo versions and give each one a test drive. Also, find out what is being used by other people you know with Macs that can help you if you run into trouble. If you lived near me, I'd help you with Fusion, if you were a friend of Brad's he could help you with Parallels.
Bottom line: Either Fusion or Parallels will do what you want to do.
What you don't want to do is setup a dual boot situation, in my opinion, and divide up your hard disk that way. With the virtual machine approach, they generate filespace usage, but don't segment the hard drive or the boot record of the primary host operating system.
Jeff
Thanks again for the info.
I've been reading the pros and cons of each approach, and it seems that devoted Parallels users really like it, and can find problems with Fusion, and VMware users who have been using it for a long time seem to think VMware's products are the best.
Parallels, for example, says it's can import VMware machines, which is a good thing for sure. Then on the VMware website describing Fusion it says
"Upgrade from Parallels: If you have used Parallels Desktop to run Windows on your Mac, VMware Fusion can import your previous Virtual Machines and take them to the next level.
Here's a PDF file describing Fusion"
http://www.vmware.com/pdf/fusion_getting_started_11.pdf
A Parallels overview guide with specifications
http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v7/update3/docs/en/Readme.pdf
The user guid for Parallels
http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v7/update2/docs/en/Parallels%20Desktop%20User's%20Guide.pdf
On these surface and packaging dimensions of each solution, it seems there are pros and cons for each. I would like to know why the CPU time is used more efficiently on Parallels (at least this version) and why the display attributes of VMware is so much faster with their Fusion 4.
Which one to use? Get the free demo versions and give each one a test drive. Also, find out what is being used by other people you know with Macs that can help you if you run into trouble. If you lived near me, I'd help you with Fusion, if you were a friend of Brad's he could help you with Parallels.
Bottom line: Either Fusion or Parallels will do what you want to do.
What you don't want to do is setup a dual boot situation, in my opinion, and divide up your hard disk that way. With the virtual machine approach, they generate filespace usage, but don't segment the hard drive or the boot record of the primary host operating system.
Jeff
Jeff,
Would you consider revising your suggestion if the ultimate aim is game-playing? No matter how good the emulator, a game that needs high frame rates is going to play better in Bootcamp.
Brad
Would you consider revising your suggestion if the ultimate aim is game-playing? No matter how good the emulator, a game that needs high frame rates is going to play better in Bootcamp.
Brad
Brad,
If the ultimate aim is Game Playing in Windows, why use a Mac??
I don't use the computer for games but if that's the goal of the one asking the question, I'd suggest getting a separate computer for games. Windows based systems are cheap, and used computers on eBay are even cheaper.
Jeff
If the ultimate aim is Game Playing in Windows, why use a Mac??
I don't use the computer for games but if that's the goal of the one asking the question, I'd suggest getting a separate computer for games. Windows based systems are cheap, and used computers on eBay are even cheaper.
Jeff
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byundt: Yes. I am doing it with Parallels emulation. Bootcamp also works, if you prefer a dual-boot scenario http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845546
rogeroren: Yes. I am doing it with both Parallels 7 and Virtual Box (free). http:/Q_27675472.html#a37846208
John Hurst: I think so, using Fusion to create a virtual machine. http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845410
Lee W. MVP: I believe so, using Parallels or Bootcamp. http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845458
Is it possible to install a Microsoft OS in my Macbook (MacBook Pro 13")?JT92677: Yes. I am doing it using Fusion 4 emulation. http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845495
byundt: Yes. I am doing it with Parallels emulation. Bootcamp also works, if you prefer a dual-boot scenario http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845546
rogeroren: Yes. I am doing it with both Parallels 7 and Virtual Box (free). http:/Q_27675472.html#a37846208
John Hurst: I think so, using Fusion to create a virtual machine. http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845410
Lee W. MVP: I believe so, using Parallels or Bootcamp. http:/Q_27675472.html#a37845458
Is it safe to install?Implicit in the answers from the three people who are actually doing it, "yes, it is safe to install."
I haven't run parallels, but found a review comparing Fusion 4 to Parallels 7, and overall they are very similar, but Parallels is faster on CPU intensive, and Fusion is faster on other dimensions. I'll have to look into Parallels, but here's a real difference for me anyway.
I can run virtual hardware, change it, add things to the virtual machine in Fusion, and take that machine over to a Windows host running VMware 7 or 8, and the virtual system is available. This might make the Fusion/VMware system far more portable, since VMware also runs under a Linux host, allow a virtual compuer to be moved among three different platforms -- MacOS, Linux, and Windows.
You are right on the virus issues, and with VMware, the machines default in a way that shares the clipboard (copy from MAC, Paste into Windows for example), so isolation is not by default perfect, although that can be changed.
Does Parallels allow "snapshots" and can the user manage the snapshots to go back to an earlier "version" of the virtual machine?
One last question: If I backup a computer with, say, Norton Ghost, I can take the resulting Ghost files and use the drive images in VMware. I can also create a virtual machine from an existing laptop, for example, and have done this for some old laptops that I didn't need the hardware, but wanted to keep the configuration around since it had some development software on it, and now I can access the old laptop environment by running it up in VMware and using the original compilers, debugging software, etc. Does parallels have a comparable machine cloning capability?
I'll read more about parallels. Here's a review I found for starters.
http://www.infoworld.com/d/virtualization/mac-virtualization-face-vmware-fusion-4-vs-parallels-desktop-7-173313?page=0,1
Thanks for reading, and if you have comments, I'd appreciate more since you've been using parallels for a considerable amount of time (while I was and remain a VMware user).
Jeff