paralles vs. bootcamp

raptorkid700 · raptorkid700 #1 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 11:14 AM

i got my macbook, and im ready to put some stuff on it. one of the things i want to do is put on a windows program. now i had parallels version 2 i think on my pro, and it was useless. it wouldnt run games or read usb 2.0. it also ran kinda slow. i dont mind having to reboot my computer, and memory is not a problem because i have 120 gigs and a 320 gig external. one problem i have is i dont have any copy of windows, just a upgrade of vista. is there anyway i can get it online and download it? legally or illegally? also is parrelles version 3 alot better? thanks

todd51 · todd51 #2 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 11:43 AM

Games will not run in Parrallels, period. You would definately need Bootcamp if you wanted any chance of your games performing well. I would just go out and buy a legit copy of XP or Vista if you want. Of course there are ways obtaining it illegally online, but that might get you into too much trouble and it's also not allowed to be discussed on the forums.

I'm sure you could buy a new key online through Microsoft if you have an older CD, but I don't think you would be able download the OS itself.

knightlie · knightlie #3 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 12:43 PM

Do a search, this has been discussed many times.

Eta: Also, discussion of illegal activity isn't allowed here.

raptorkid700 · raptorkid700 #4 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 01:01 PM

thats why i didnt mention if i had it or not....

tobywuk · tobywuk #5 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 02:01 PM

everyone is really twitchy on this forum when it comes to downloaded software :/ I bet there are loads of people on here that do it, I would never pay stupid amounts of money for windows.

raptorkid700 · raptorkid700 #6 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 02:03 PM

agreed. if anyone knows a torrent like thing for macs, could you email me the link at burninrubba6911@aol.com . or if there isnt any, just tell me in the forum. thanks

schweb · schweb #7 (**permalink**)

09-02-2007, 06:01 PM

You apparently have issues...

You were warned about illegal activity and yet you continue. I suggest after your ban you read the rules before you decide to stay here.

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raptorkid700 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2007 Location: long island!! Posts: 134 Mac Specs: macbook 2.16ghz,2 gigs ram, 120gigs--ipod nano red 4 gig--ipod vid 30 gig black-- rip macbook	09-02-2007, 11:14 AM i got my macbook, and im ready to put some stuff on it. one of the things i want to do is put on a windows program. now i had parallels version 2 i think on my pro, and it was useless. it wouldnt run games or read usb 2.0. it also ran kinda slow. i dont mind having to reboot my computer, and memory is not a problem because i have 120 gigs and a 320 gig external. one problem i have is i dont have any copy of windows, just a upgrade of vista. is there anyway i can get it online and download it? legally or illegally? also is parrelles version 3 alot better? thanks

todd51 #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	09-02-2007, 11:43 AM Games will not run in Parrallels, period. You would definately need Bootcamp if you wanted any chance of your games performing well. I would just go out and buy a legit copy of XP or Vista if you want. Of course there are ways obtaining it illegally online, but that might get you into too much trouble and it's also not allowed to be discussed on the forums. I'm sure you could buy a new key online through Microsoft if you have an older CD, but I don't think you would be able download the OS itself.

raptorkid700 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2007 Location: long island!! Posts: 134 Mac Specs: macbook 2.16ghz,2 gigs ram, 120gigs--ipod nano red 4 gig--ipod vid 30 gig black-- rip macbook	09-02-2007, 01:01 PM thats why i didnt mention if i had it or not....

tobywuk #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 15, 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 470 Mac Specs: Black macbook 2.16ghz 2GB Ram 160GB hdd \| 8Gb Ipod Nano	09-02-2007, 02:01 PM everyone is really twitchy on this forum when it comes to downloaded software :/ I bet there are loads of people on here that do it, I would never pay stupid amounts of money for windows.

raptorkid700 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 02, 2007 Location: long island!! Posts: 134 Mac Specs: macbook 2.16ghz,2 gigs ram, 120gigs--ipod nano red 4 gig--ipod vid 30 gig black-- rip macbook	09-02-2007, 02:03 PM agreed. if anyone knows a torrent like thing for macs, could you email me the link at burninrubba6911@aol.com . or if there isnt any, just tell me in the forum. thanks

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Member Since: Oct 27, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 13,213 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro \| LED Cinema Display \| iPhone 4 \| iPad 2	09-02-2007, 06:01 PM You apparently have issues... You were warned about illegal activity and yet you continue. I suggest after your ban you read the rules before you decide to stay here. schweb \| community leader flickr » facebook » twitter » tumblr » google+ » about.me Mac-Forums: On Twitter \| On Facebook \| On Flickr

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