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Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
A few logistical questions before making the switch
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<blockquote data-quote="jjyank" data-source="post: 1004489" data-attributes="member: 106029"><p>Hello. I have recently decided to make the switch from my (crappy) Dell laptop to a MacBook Pro. I need no convincing, but there are a few things I am unsure about.</p><p></p><p>First, I do need a version of windows on my mac. I've been a PC user my whole life (I am almost 22), and I consequently have a few old programs (Photoshop, some old school video games, etc.) that I would like to keep. I don't need a new version of Windows (it would be expensive anyway), but I have seen copies of Windows XP (which is what my laptop currently runs) for under $100, which is fine. My question is, if I take my laptop to an Apple store, buy a MacBook Pro, can they A) transfer all of my files from my PC to my new Mac? and B) Copy my Windows XP operating system to the Mac? I am not sure if I know where the disc is for my copy of Windows XP if that is a factor. If that is something they cannot do at the store, is it easy enough to do myself?</p><p></p><p>Also, I am still a college student (senior). What is the discount they offer for students, and what do I need to bring as proof that I am a student?</p><p></p><p>As for all of my important files...I have lots of things saved in Microsoft Word files that I would need access to. Would I need to switch to my Windows OS to access these files after I get a Mac, or can those be converted to whatever program Macs use for word processing? </p><p></p><p>Lastly, if anyone could suggest what software I should get initially loaded onto my Mac, I would appreciate it since I have a very limited knowledge of Mac software. Thanks for any advice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jjyank, post: 1004489, member: 106029"] Hello. I have recently decided to make the switch from my (crappy) Dell laptop to a MacBook Pro. I need no convincing, but there are a few things I am unsure about. First, I do need a version of windows on my mac. I've been a PC user my whole life (I am almost 22), and I consequently have a few old programs (Photoshop, some old school video games, etc.) that I would like to keep. I don't need a new version of Windows (it would be expensive anyway), but I have seen copies of Windows XP (which is what my laptop currently runs) for under $100, which is fine. My question is, if I take my laptop to an Apple store, buy a MacBook Pro, can they A) transfer all of my files from my PC to my new Mac? and B) Copy my Windows XP operating system to the Mac? I am not sure if I know where the disc is for my copy of Windows XP if that is a factor. If that is something they cannot do at the store, is it easy enough to do myself? Also, I am still a college student (senior). What is the discount they offer for students, and what do I need to bring as proof that I am a student? As for all of my important files...I have lots of things saved in Microsoft Word files that I would need access to. Would I need to switch to my Windows OS to access these files after I get a Mac, or can those be converted to whatever program Macs use for word processing? Lastly, if anyone could suggest what software I should get initially loaded onto my Mac, I would appreciate it since I have a very limited knowledge of Mac software. Thanks for any advice! [/QUOTE]
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