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Possible to uninstall OSX after installing XP via bootcamp?
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<blockquote data-quote="fleurya" data-source="post: 312754" data-attributes="member: 22866"><p>I think bootcamp just facilitates installing Windows, but is not essential in running it. What I saw when installing XP was that you could partition the smallest possible space for the <u>Windows</u> partition and when you're choosing a partition to install Windows on, just pick the much larger OS X partition (E?) instead of the very small C parition made for Windows. That would completely format out OS X and install Windows where it was. Maybe after that you could find a way to get back in delete the small partition.</p><p></p><p>That said, I don't believe this is a good idea because (1) this machine is not made for Windows and there are probably going to at least be some minor issues and (2) if you want Windows only, you should get a good Windows-based computer. </p><p></p><p>Before the switch I was considering either a Thinkpad (very reliable and sturdy) or an LG T1 (thinner than a Macbook, bigger screen, very beautiful!) The LG may have you scratching your head because you can't buy it in the states, but you can order it from Canadian companies who will ship it here.Check it out on <a href="http://www.LGE.com" target="_blank">www.LGE.com</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fleurya, post: 312754, member: 22866"] I think bootcamp just facilitates installing Windows, but is not essential in running it. What I saw when installing XP was that you could partition the smallest possible space for the [U]Windows[/U] partition and when you're choosing a partition to install Windows on, just pick the much larger OS X partition (E?) instead of the very small C parition made for Windows. That would completely format out OS X and install Windows where it was. Maybe after that you could find a way to get back in delete the small partition. That said, I don't believe this is a good idea because (1) this machine is not made for Windows and there are probably going to at least be some minor issues and (2) if you want Windows only, you should get a good Windows-based computer. Before the switch I was considering either a Thinkpad (very reliable and sturdy) or an LG T1 (thinner than a Macbook, bigger screen, very beautiful!) The LG may have you scratching your head because you can't buy it in the states, but you can order it from Canadian companies who will ship it here.Check it out on [url]www.LGE.com[/url]. [/QUOTE]
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