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Hello,
I'm trying to install Windows XP SP3 using Boot camp. I'm using a Legal download of Windows acquired through my University. Problem is, downloading the OS requires running a downloader that is a .exe. Obviously I can't run the .exe without Windows. Any thoughts on how to get around this?
 
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You'll probably need to ask the uni, you're surely not their only student using a Mac.
 
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You could try running it under Crossover for Mac ... that may work to get the .ISO file to your system.

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bok269 said:
Hello,
I'm trying to install Windows XP SP3 using Boot camp. I'm using a Legal download of Windows acquired through my University. Problem is, downloading the OS requires running a downloader that is a .exe. Obviously I can't run the .exe without Windows. Any thoughts on how to get around this?
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Yeah I ran into the same problem with my Uni's download. The silly thing is: The .exe is basically just a java applet that they could just as easily run in a browser window. I downloaded it with parallels and my old (legal) xp copy.
 
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Use a Windows machine on campus or request a CD. I'm sure it can't be that hard for them to provide you with a CD/DVD.
 

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