Installing Windows 7 and Running it on Mac using Boot Camp

Installing Windows 7 and Running it on Mac using Boot Camp
Quite obvious that sometimes, the most skilled Mac operator too needs to turn to Microsoft . Whether it’s about running some incomprehensible engineering software, trials on the dark side, or wishing to shoot up Modern Warfare 2 on an iMac, getting in touché with Windows software can be an icing on the cake. That implies, a bite of that cake is surely installing Windows 7.

1. 1. Purchase a genuine copy of Win-7.

Check out the guide to different Windows 7 versions before burning a hole on your pocket, as it costs 220$ on the rather unnecessary “Ultimate” package, You even have the option of buying  a student copy for $30 if you own  a  .edu  e-mail address.

2.    Promote to Boot Camp version 3.1.

As earlier versions of Boot Camp didn’t openly support Windows 7, they faced

·         Putting up with slow start-ups

·         Magic Mouse malfunctions and other possible glitches

The latest version of Bootcamp embraces full support for Windows 7.All Mac owners simply need go to the Apple menu on your Mac and opt for Software Update, which takes care of getting the newest version to use.

3. Create a new divider for Win-7.

Since Max OS X and Windows 7 cannot exist blissfully together, a new partition on your hard drive to clearly separate the two has to be made in order to install it. It is important for them to maintain their own private space and carry out their endeavours without each other’s interference.

• Open Boot Camp Assistant in the Utilities folder under Applications.
• The insightful software will take you through the process. Make sure it creates a NTFS partition and don’t install Windows 7 on any other type. Keep it to a bare minimum of 16GB in size. Remember, that if you wish to install all your Windows software on the same partition, plan so beforehand.
• With Boot Camp Assistant open, opt for “Start the Windows installer.”

4. Install Win-7.

• Open up your fresh and genuine copy of Windows 7 in the drive. Click Continue to start installing. Wait for it to install.

• If it asks whether you want to do a standard or custom installation, select “custom” without a second thought. Choose the partition labelled BOOTCAMP.

• Click on “Drive options (advanced)” after highlighting it and select “Format” to ensure you install on a pleasant and clean partition.
• Have patience until your Mac lays down all the Windows 7 files.

5. Configure Win-7 for your Mac OS

As the Win-7 installation is complete, it is oblivious if it interfaces correctly with Mac’s bizarre hardware until it lies in proper drives. Luckily, Apple has made this convenient. They’re all situated on your OS X install disc.

• With Windows running, eject the Windows 7 disc, pop the OS X disc in, and let it load (double click on the CD-ROM drive if it doesn’t start automatically).
• It will do almost all the work automatically, but you may have to click a few foreboding boxes warning you that the drivers haven’t passed Windows Logo testing. Don’t fret it, just keep clicking those nonstop boxes.

6. Start Win-7 to cross check how successful you’ve been it doing it

• Finally!! You have a fully functional copy of Windows 7 running on your Mac! Take care that it will still boot into OS X automatically unless you hold down the option button at start-up,
• That produces a menu which allows you to choose an operating system to use.

For more, consult Apple’s Boot Camp installation guide, which has complete     instructions.
How to Troubleshoot
If you are trying to install Boot Camp 3.0 from the Snow Leopard disc and encountering this error: “Boot Camp x64 is unsupported on this computer model”, there is a workaround that you will have to do.
1. In the start menu, type in “cmd” in the search box and strike enter. When the result pops up, right click on CMD and choose Run as Administrator. Click yes on the UAC prompt.
2. In the CMD prompt type this path: cd /d D: (Be vigilant and see to it your Snow Leopard disc is in the drive)
3. Then again type: cd Boot Camp\Drivers\Apple -
4. And then type: BootCamp64.msi -
5. This bypasses the installers check of your OS and installs Boot Camp 3.0 on your system
After Boot Camp 3.0 has been installed, download the 3.1 update from Apple’s website.