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    OEM for bootcamp?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by donias87, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. donias87

    donias87 Newbie

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    I just bought a MBP, Im going to be running bootcamp for some gaming and a couple work applications. Will the OEM version work fine? It saves $100 if it does. Also, are there currently drivers to support Vista 64-bit or is XP still the way to go with bootcamp? thanks
     
    donias87, Mar 4, 2008
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    diggy Notebook Deity

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    I installed 32-bit OEM Windows Vista Business - install was smooth and it runs like a charm. Dont know anything about 64-bit though.
     
    diggy, Mar 4, 2008
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    64 bit will work since the intel processor supports it-although I don't know about apple drivers...
     
    bhattsan, Mar 4, 2008
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    the OEM version is exactly the same... minus the fancy case, instruction manual, and tech support
     
    jcovelli, Mar 4, 2008
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    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    Be aware though, Apple doesn't support 64-bit with drivers.
     
    Arquis, Mar 4, 2008
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    ItsDaKronic Notebook Consultant

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    There are no 64-bit apple drivers for vista yet.

    They only have it for the MAC PRO at the time.
    NOT MACBOOK PRO.
     
    ItsDaKronic, Mar 4, 2008
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah, no 64-bit Windows for Macs except for the Mac Pro.

    And a copy of OEM Windows, as long as it is not bundled with a computer, works fine.
     
    Sam, Mar 4, 2008
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    donias87 Newbie

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    Yea im leaning towards the 32-bit XP, it will be fine for my needs
     
    donias87, Mar 4, 2008
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    what? any chance for updates for macbooks? so i can go 32bits righ tnow or go 64 instead,?
     
    kamkazeephi, Mar 5, 2008
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    Actually the Mac Pro x64 drivers do include most of the drivers for the MBP.

    I've downloaded and installed them and they fully support Vista x64 on the MBP.
     
    wrightc23, Mar 5, 2008
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