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maccernow · maccernow #1 (**permalink**)

02-14-2008, 04:24 PM

Hey guys im looking at putting vista on my macbook pro ( i still need windows ).

Should I install XP first and then install vista or should I try it as a fresh install from boot camp. Ofcourse, if possible, installing over XP sounds attractive BUT is this possible.

Thanks

Kash · Kash #2 (**permalink**)

02-14-2008, 04:30 PM

If you need Vista, just install Vista. There's no need to install XP, even if you only have an upgrade disc of Vista.

May I ask why installing XP first sounds attractive? Upgrading Windows is always a pain and starting fresh is highly recommended.

maccernow · maccernow #3 (**permalink**)

02-14-2008, 04:35 PM

Because im not sure of the drivers that come with boot camp....will these be OK for vista. Ive been googling on vista install and some guys have put instructions up and it seems very longwinded so thats why i thought XP first. BUT if Vista works straight and the boot camp drivers cd will be enough without tweaking then that sounds lovely.

Kash · Kash #4 (**permalink**)

02-14-2008, 04:46 PM

Boot Camp comes with mature drivers for both XP and Vista.

maccernow · maccernow #5 (**permalink**)

02-14-2008, 05:00 PM

SO honeslty I wont have to mess around will I ???? I just want a simple installation and simple life especailly after spending top dollar.

Also going back a bit to your earlier question about why instal XP first : thats becaue ive got a copy of XP at hand and was gonna install Vista in a few months after saving up for a copy.

So I trust that a straight Vista install will work but if I install over XP will that also work or will I need to wipe xp first. Thanks for the help.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #6 (**permalink**)

02-14-2008, 05:31 PM

*Moved thread to appropriate forum - Tech question on Windows installation -> Not just anything goes in Anything Goes*

eric · eric #7 (**permalink**)

02-18-2008, 11:36 AM

so... what does "asta" mean?

mac57 · mac57 #8 (**permalink**)

02-18-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric

so... what does "asta" mean?

Clever title for the post no matter what!

eric · eric #9 (**permalink**)

02-18-2008, 11:24 PM

would have been better if it had been spelled correctly...

SammySlim · SammySlim #10 (**permalink**)

02-19-2008, 05:01 PM

Before you install Vista, make sure you need Vista. XP uses less resources and is much simpler to deal with generally speaking. Boot Camp works with both. I installed XP Pro via Boot Camp, and later with VM Ware Fusion and it runs very quickly on my MB.

Cheers

Kash #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	02-14-2008, 04:30 PM If you need Vista, just install Vista. There's no need to install XP, even if you only have an upgrade disc of Vista. May I ask why installing XP first sounds attractive? Upgrading Windows is always a pain and starting fresh is highly recommended. June 2007 July 2009
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Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	02-14-2008, 04:46 PM Boot Camp comes with mature drivers for both XP and Vista. June 2007 July 2009
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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	02-18-2008, 11:36 AM so... what does "asta" mean? Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	02-18-2008, 11:24 PM would have been better if it had been spelled correctly... Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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maccernow #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 13, 2008 Posts: 54	02-14-2008, 04:24 PM Hey guys im looking at putting vista on my macbook pro ( i still need windows ). Should I install XP first and then install vista or should I try it as a fresh install from boot camp. Ofcourse, if possible, installing over XP sounds attractive BUT is this possible. Thanks
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maccernow #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 13, 2008 Posts: 54	02-14-2008, 05:00 PM SO honeslty I wont have to mess around will I ???? I just want a simple installation and simple life especailly after spending top dollar. Also going back a bit to your earlier question about why instal XP first : thats becaue ive got a copy of XP at hand and was gonna install Vista in a few months after saving up for a copy. So I trust that a straight Vista install will work but if I install over XP will that also work or will I need to wipe xp first. Thanks for the help.
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Guest Posts: n/a	02-14-2008, 05:31 PM Moved thread to appropriate forum - Tech question on Windows installation -> Not just anything goes in Anything Goes**
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SammySlim #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 12, 2008 Posts: 937	02-19-2008, 05:01 PM Before you install Vista, make sure you need Vista. XP uses less resources and is much simpler to deal with generally speaking. Boot Camp works with both. I installed XP Pro via Boot Camp, and later with VM Ware Fusion and it runs very quickly on my MB. Cheers
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