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Installing Windows 7 Upgrade Edition on a new Macbook Pro
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<blockquote data-quote="MacVirgin1982" data-source="post: 1195266" data-attributes="member: 194096"><p>Hi all, </p><p></p><p>I am a recent convert to Apple after becoming more and more disillusioned with Windows for the past 10 or so years. I have ordered a shiny new 15" 2011 MBP and can't wait for it to arrive!</p><p></p><p>My issue is that I am going to need to install Windows for occassional use with certain software as well as occassional gaming. I have a legitimate copy of Windows XP (as well as ME and 98) which I am perfectly happy with - However I understand that the new Macbooks will no longer support WinXP via Bootcamp?</p><p></p><p>I am a student and have recently purchased a copy of the Windows 7 upgrade edition to rectify this, but I have now read that you cannot perform a "clean" install from the upgrade edition? </p><p></p><p>I'm afraid I am finding this all very confusing. I do own a legitimate copy of WinXP, and am eligable for the Win7 upgrade, so any help getting this installed on my new Macbook? I would hate to have to keep my ancient desktop around just for Windows, as this would defeat the object of my new purchase. </p><p></p><p>I have found the following guide; </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media.aspx</a></p><p></p><p>Does anyone know if this will work in my case or has anyone tried on a brand new MBP?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advace for any advice and guidance you can offer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacVirgin1982, post: 1195266, member: 194096"] Hi all, I am a recent convert to Apple after becoming more and more disillusioned with Windows for the past 10 or so years. I have ordered a shiny new 15" 2011 MBP and can't wait for it to arrive! My issue is that I am going to need to install Windows for occassional use with certain software as well as occassional gaming. I have a legitimate copy of Windows XP (as well as ME and 98) which I am perfectly happy with - However I understand that the new Macbooks will no longer support WinXP via Bootcamp? I am a student and have recently purchased a copy of the Windows 7 upgrade edition to rectify this, but I have now read that you cannot perform a "clean" install from the upgrade edition? I'm afraid I am finding this all very confusing. I do own a legitimate copy of WinXP, and am eligable for the Win7 upgrade, so any help getting this installed on my new Macbook? I would hate to have to keep my ancient desktop around just for Windows, as this would defeat the object of my new purchase. I have found the following guide; [url]http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/clean-install-windows-7-with-upgrade-media.aspx[/url] Does anyone know if this will work in my case or has anyone tried on a brand new MBP? Thanks in advace for any advice and guidance you can offer. [/QUOTE]
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