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cohalon
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Q: prefer windows 8.1 or 10 for the Macbook Pro?

Is Windows10 better than 8.1 for usage on Mac with Boot Camp?

I personally would prefer WinXP...

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3), 13" Early 2015

Posted on Jan 23, 2016 1:07 PM

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Q: prefer windows 8.1 or 10 for the Macbook Pro?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jan 23, 2016 1:15 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:15 PM in response to cohalon

    This is not a Windows support site. You might visit the Windows forums at MS or use Google to search for the reviews, etc. to help make your decision,, Obviously, MS main support is for Win 10.

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 1:28 PM in response to Kappy
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:28 PM in response to Kappy

    This was a question, not request for support.

    This was a question, for Mac users, regarding a preference.

     

    If you use, do you have one?

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 1:31 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:31 PM in response to cohalon

    ... and don't get annoyed just because I mentioned the W word.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jan 23, 2016 1:37 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:37 PM in response to cohalon

    This is not a topic suitable for this site which is for Macs, not Windows except for installing it on a Mac. You might check out the Apple Support Communities - Terms of Use.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jan 23, 2016 1:38 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:38 PM in response to cohalon

    I could care less about what OS  you want to use. I've pretty much used all of them.

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 1:46 PM in response to Kappy
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:46 PM in response to Kappy

    Well then, my apologies.

     

    May I add here, I'm not sure, or should I say, I'm sure, I wouldn't know how to categorise my support search.

    But as I mentioned, this was no Support request.

     

    Thank you though.

  • by BobTheFisherman,

    BobTheFisherman BobTheFisherman Jan 23, 2016 1:58 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 1:58 PM in response to cohalon

    Any Windows site forum users would be able to tell you which operating system 8.1 or 10,  is better in general.

     

    With respect to Boot Camp here are the Windows versions supported:

    Use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support

    Use Windows 8.1 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 2:24 PM in response to BobTheFisherman
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    Jan 23, 2016 2:24 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

    I know which one is better in general. I own them both.

    My question, was from the Apple's user perspective.

     

    FYI, I have installed Win10 on my Apple but it lacks all(!) the good HW capabilities.

    My question then, was appealing to the Apple user experience.

     

    I am sure the W word does it to you guys.

     

    Nevertheless, thank you for the attention and time.

  • by BobTheFisherman,

    BobTheFisherman BobTheFisherman Jan 23, 2016 2:31 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 2:31 PM in response to cohalon

    cohalon wrote:

     

    I know which one is better in general. I own them both.

    My question, was from the Apple's user perspective.

     

    FYI, I have installed Win10 on my Apple but it lacks all(!) the good HW capabilities.

    My question then, was appealing to the Apple user experience.

     

    I am sure the W word does it to you guys.

     

    Nevertheless, thank you for the attention and time.

    If you know which is better then use that one. I'm using Windows 10 as I type this so your remark "I am sure the W word does it to you guys." is meaningless to this discussion. If your computer supports both versions then why would you even ask if you know one works better than the other. Boot Camp support means they both will work, minus any touch screen functionality.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 23, 2016 2:34 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 2:34 PM in response to cohalon

    Under Bootcamp,

         a. On a 2015 Mac, W10 is better than W8.1.

         b. On 2013-2014 Macs, either will work.

         c. Prior to 2013 Macs, W7 is much better.

         d. Prior to 2010 Macs, use WXP SP3.

     

    If you have anything older than 2009, I would not recommend any currently sold version of Windows via Bootcamp. Use a VM engine.

     

    Do not touch Vista under any circumstances on a Mac. You will regret it no end.

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 2:37 PM in response to BobTheFisherman
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    Jan 23, 2016 2:37 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

    I cannot use what I choose (WinXP), I can use what is compatible.

    I purchased Win10 because this is what the market wants you to have.

    My remark is meaningless? that whole discussion is meaningless and helps me none.

    Again, Thank You.

  • by BobTheFisherman,

    BobTheFisherman BobTheFisherman Jan 23, 2016 2:42 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 2:42 PM in response to cohalon

    cohalon wrote:

     

    I cannot use what I choose (WinXP), I can use what is compatible.

    I purchased Win10 because this is what the market wants you to have.

    My remark is meaningless? that whole discussion is meaningless and helps me none.

    Again, Thank You.

    You can use XP. Install it using a virtual machine like Parallels, Fusion, or VirtualBox. VirtualBox is free.

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 2:53 PM in response to BobTheFisherman
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    Jan 23, 2016 2:53 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

    Thanks, that is very useful info, but no thanks, I am not up to using Parallel or it's equivalents.

    Boot Camp is and was - to me - the topic of this discussion.

    Probably, if I can't hold myself, I will purchase Win 8.1 or reinstall Win 10 I have already purchased, and hope/wish the HW will function properly.

     

    Meanwhile, the Apple support for Boot Camp 6.0, is not up to date.

  • by cohalon,

    cohalon cohalon Jan 23, 2016 3:02 PM in response to cohalon
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    Jan 23, 2016 3:02 PM in response to cohalon

    I appreciate the knowledge and willing for help, don't get me wrong..

     

    It is very simple, my quest for help/support, I am using a Mac, running (also) Windows 10.

    It does not function well.

     

    My question was:

    "Would you prefer Windows 8.1? Would it be better for the HW (Mac's) functionality?

    I never asked anything about Windows 10. (It's crap, I know it's crap, I don't care it's crap. I never expected anything else. It is not relevant to my query).

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