Will Windows XP Work On My MacBook?

[-TwoHeadedBoy-]

I'm going to invest in a MacBook, I just want to know will windows xp work just the same as it does on my Acer? :) I exceed in idiocy when it comes to techno-talk, so if you could dumb everything down abit.

I understand that an Windows will run on a 'Intel Mac' ,however i dont quite understand the difference on 'Intel Mac' and 'Mac':)

So going back to the title,

Will The Download of Windows Xp From This Site Work On My (future) Macbook?

I apologise for my lacking knowledge in this feild, any help would be great-

matt-

[XPLORx4]

An Intel Mac is powered by an Intel processor. Macs not referred to as "Intel Macs" are powered by a PowerPC processor. Only Intel Macs can run Windows natively.

If you carefully follow the Bootcamp Beta installation instructions you can configure an Intel Mac to boot either Mac OSX or a separately-purchased licensed copy of Windows XP SP2.

[johanober]

Hi, first I'd like to encourage you to read arround a bit. A lot of your questions have been answered.

My xp-on-macbook13"black experience has been pretty positive. There were some major hurdles in the beginning such as video stutter when running on battery mode, and keyboard remapping. Once these had been overcome it was smooth sailing. Like I said, read around

Johan

[nylock10]

Yes, it will work on your future MacBook.

You will have to buy a copy of Windows XP Home Edition w/Service Pack 2, or Windows XP Professional w/Service Pack 2 to install on your MacBook using Apple's "Boot Camp" software.


I suggest buying this version of Windows XP Home Edition w/Service Pack 2, a user has posted a comment saying that this version runs on his/hers Intel "MacBook".

Link: http://www.pricegrabber.com/rating_getprodrev.php/masterid=4197929/id_type=masterid


The way I think of it, a "Mac" is a type of computer. An "Intel Mac" is a specific kind of "Mac" computer, using a different type of processor.

Good luck and enjoy your new Apple "MacBook" computer.

[Chris_j]

It's important to realise that Windows XP cannot be downloaded from this site, or (legally) from any site. What you download is a program which enables you to run XP on your MacBook (or any other Macintosh computer with an Intel processor). When you buy your Mac the technical specifications will tell you if the processor is an Intel or Power PC chip.

From this site you can follow instructions on how to install XP onto a Mac with a Windows XP disc with Service pack 2 included. If you have a windows disc that does not include Service pack 2 (sp2) you don't have to buy another, newer, windows disc - you can 'slipstream' sp2 onto a new CD with all the files from the original windows CD. It's completely legal and saves you installing sp2 seperately after you install windows.

Slipstreaming guides are everywhere, just one can be found at : http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sp2_slipstream.asp


Good luck.

[bdj21ya]

It's not just that slipstreaming saves having to install SP2 after loading Windows. If you have a pre-SP2 version of XP, you MUST slipstream before installing.