![]() ![]() I'd highly recommend going for one of the paid options, as you'll find the performance a lot better. If you wish to set a default operating system to boot up into, then go to System Preferences then Startup Disk and select which disk you would like as default. Once you've set everything up, then you are free to use Windows! You can choose which operating system to boot up by holding down the Option key when you power up your Mac - a screen should appear with the two boot options. Be wary, though, about using third-party backup services, as these can sometimes corrupt the Windows partition, so before installing, check their compatibility with Boot Camp. Most external devices also work (including the Magic Mouse, although not using the gestures you are used to in OS X) and most software is compatible. You'll find under Boot Camp that hot keys on your Mac (such as volume up, volume down and disk eject) all work under Windows and that it emulates a default PC keyboard (including Control+Alt+Delete for closing applications that are unresponsive). Insert it and follow the on-screen instructions. You'll need to dig out the OS X install disk that came with your Mac, as all the drivers are on there. Don't worry – this is all done automatically for you. You will then have to install the relevant drivers for your Mac's hardware (keyboard, webcam, sound card etc.). Run the Windows installation procedure as normal and let your Mac boot up into Windows. You may also need to format it before installing Windows (most versions of Windows recommend the NTFS file system, which is unsupported by OS X without the use of third-party software, however you can format it how you like). When selecting the destination for Windows, remember to select the partition that Boot Camp has just created for you (which should be labeled BOOTCAMP). You'll need to have administrator rights to your Mac before you start tinkering around with it. Now, go into the Boot Camp Assistant, which is located in your Utilities folder (bet you never saw it before!) and fire it up. Most installation disks nowadays come with both versions included (your Mac will most probably want 64-bit). If you're unsure what "bit" rating your Windows is, check on the box or on the disk.
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