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    Installing Windows on Macbook Pro with Parallels

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Lublink, Jan 2, 2011.

  1. Lublink

    Lublink Newbie

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    I've installed Parallels on my Macbook Pro OS X and am wondering if there is a way to install Windows xp from a Toshiba backup dvd? This is the only Windows install that I have which came with my previous laptop - Toshiba. Obviously, I prefer not to have to purchase Windows; any suggestions?
     
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  2. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    Pre-installed copies of Windows on PC's are not legally able to be transferred to other machines. It's also against the forum rules.
     
    dbam987, Jan 2, 2011
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    dbam is correct on both counts.

    For a MS install via Parallels, Fusion etc you need to use a retail or system builder copy of Windows. OEM backup copies are license violations.

    Best place to purchase this would be NewEgg.
     
    ClearSkies, Jan 2, 2011
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  4. s2odin

    s2odin Merrica!

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    Your question has already been answered here:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/app...els-desktop-vmware-fusion-77.html#post7015311

    Don't know why you made a new topic...
     
    s2odin, Jan 2, 2011
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  5. Lublink

    Lublink Newbie

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    Thank-you for the replies, I wasn't aware this was in violation :eek: Now that I know, I will be purchasing the latest version of Windows 7!
     
    Lublink, Jan 2, 2011
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