Can I bootcamp a restore disk? Please Help.

usher6360 · usher6360 #1 (**permalink**)

12-02-2011, 07:53 PM

Hey Guys. I'm new to these forums, and I was just wondering something. I just got myself a 13" i7 Macbook Pro. I want to use BootCamp for windows only programs that I have. I have a windows computer that came with restore disks for restoring my computer to windows vista. Can I put the disk in my computer, and then go into BootCamp, and use that disk as an operating system? Thanks. If you don't get what I'm saying please comment below and tell me what you don't understand.

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #2 (**permalink**)

12-02-2011, 09:26 PM

Those restore disks that ship with PCs usually are only good for use with that particular PC due to limited drivers and other software added by the PC's manufacturer to only support that PC. Even if it was technically possible, it'd be a violation of the terms of your license, and we don't assist in that matter.

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Member Since: Sep 30, 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 5,801 Mac Specs: iMac i3 (mid-2010) + OS 10.8; TV 2; iPhone 4S; iPad 1	12-02-2011, 09:26 PM Those restore disks that ship with PCs usually are only good for use with that particular PC due to limited drivers and other software added by the PC's manufacturer to only support that PC. Even if it was technically possible, it'd be a violation of the terms of your license, and we don't assist in that matter. Standing request for all troubleshooting: Please provide your Mac model/year and OS version. Also advise us if you have used or installed any antivirus, security, or "cleaning" software on your Mac. If you have installed MacKeeper in particular, you are hereby advised to uninstall it. --------- If all else fails to fix your problem, read this tip.
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usher6360 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2011 Posts: 1	12-02-2011, 07:53 PM Hey Guys. I'm new to these forums, and I was just wondering something. I just got myself a 13" i7 Macbook Pro. I want to use BootCamp for windows only programs that I have. I have a windows computer that came with restore disks for restoring my computer to windows vista. Can I put the disk in my computer, and then go into BootCamp, and use that disk as an operating system? Thanks. If you don't get what I'm saying please comment below and tell me what you don't understand.
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