Power Mac - PowerMac G4 FW 800 1.25 GHZ needs windows

Wman · Wman #1 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 06:52 PM

Can I do this. I dont know if this has an intel processor. I really need windows on this computer. Ive got parallels and XP and I would like to put it on this, but parallels tells me it wont install

. Is there any way to get XP on this machine?

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 08:24 PM

Sure, but it isn't Parallels... that's for Intel machines only, you've got a PPC machine. So, you'll need an emulation program like Virtual PC or iEmulator - just don't expect too much from it in terms of performance.

More info here.

Wman · Wman #3 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 08:30 PM

I heard about these emulators, but I need to run things at near native speed. Is that impossible? How do these emulators function?

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wman

I heard about these emulators, but I need to run things at near native speed. Is that impossible? How do these emulators function?

That's simply not possible, because you're not using an Intel CPU - the PPC chip must "pretend" to be an Intel/X86 chip - and that emulation layer, even at its most efficient will never be even close to the same speed as a real PC.

On an Intel Mac, it's a completely different story. Sorry to say it, but you'll need to get an Intel Mac if speed is of great concern.

Wman · Wman #5 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 08:38 PM

So should I get iEmulator or VirtualPC. Theyl do until I get my PC up and running or a new mac? Ive seen the price (about 23$) for iEmulator, but how much does VirtualPC cost, or is it free, and where can it be downloaded? I am kind-of leaning towards iEmulator, but which one, in your experience, is better?

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 08:40 PM

Virtual PC is free, but I don't believe Microsoft has any downloads available since it's no longer in production.

cwa107 · cwa107 #7 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 08:42 PM

Try here...

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/1006

Wman · Wman #8 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 09:15 PM

well I of course, have the money for iEmulator. Since its still in production and stuff, is it gonna be any better in any way?

-Thanks for that link eh!

cwa107 · cwa107 #9 (**permalink**)

08-11-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wman

well I of course, have the money for iEmulator. Since its still in production and stuff, is it gonna be any better in any way?

-Thanks for that link eh!

I can't really comment since I've never used it. I've seen Virtual PC 2007 in action many years ago (around 2003?) running Windows Server 2003 and it was impressive for emulation.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #10 (**permalink**)

08-12-2008, 12:45 AM

VPC was not a free program and the link to Versiontracker is simply for the update. Look at eBay and other auction sites for a copy and then update. It is pretty slow and tedious but it does run and if you can find a copy of 2000 Pro use that rather than XP.

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-11-2008, 08:24 PM Sure, but it isn't Parallels... that's for Intel machines only, you've got a PPC machine. So, you'll need an emulation program like Virtual PC or iEmulator - just don't expect too much from it in terms of performance. More info here. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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cwa107 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-11-2008, 08:40 PM Virtual PC is free, but I don't believe Microsoft has any downloads available since it's no longer in production. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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cwa107 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	08-11-2008, 08:42 PM Try here... http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/1006 Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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harryb2448 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,055 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	08-12-2008, 12:45 AM VPC was not a free program and the link to Versiontracker is simply for the update. Look at eBay and other auction sites for a copy and then update. It is pretty slow and tedious but it does run and if you can find a copy of 2000 Pro use that rather than XP. Last edited by harryb2448; 08-12-2008 at 12:53 AM.
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Wman #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 26, 2008 Posts: 139	08-11-2008, 06:52 PM Can I do this. I dont know if this has an intel processor. I really need windows on this computer. Ive got parallels and XP and I would like to put it on this, but parallels tells me it wont install . Is there any way to get XP on this machine?
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Wman #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 26, 2008 Posts: 139	08-11-2008, 08:38 PM So should I get iEmulator or VirtualPC. Theyl do until I get my PC up and running or a new mac? Ive seen the price (about 23$) for iEmulator, but how much does VirtualPC cost, or is it free, and where can it be downloaded? I am kind-of leaning towards iEmulator, but which one, in your experience, is better?
	QUOTE Thanks

Wman #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 26, 2008 Posts: 139	08-11-2008, 09:15 PM well I of course, have the money for iEmulator. Since its still in production and stuff, is it gonna be any better in any way? -Thanks for that link eh!
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