Windows 64 bit or 32 bit. Macbook Pro (Mid2012) Edition

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Windows 64 bit or 32 bit. Macbook Pro (Mid2012) Edition

I just recently purchased my macbook Pro 13in. I want to use boot camp to install windows 7. I have a MacBook Pro (Mid2012) edition. How do I know if I can use a 64 bit or 32 bit edition of windows. Also do I need the full software or can I buy upgrade software.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Aug 18, 2012 12:07 PM

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The hatter

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Aug 18, 2012 1:10 PM in response to JLugo94

Anything today is 64-bit. ML is also 64-bit kernel. It was only pre-2010 models where there was an issue and between 2008 thru 2009 as Mac transitioned to a full 64-bit firmware.

No on the upgrade. Yes on "System Builder" edition (like Home Premium 64-bit SP1 $99).

In October Windows 8 hits stores $39 and you can get a taste using the Preview or the 90-day Enterprise that is the Releast version but expires - so you could go free and then $39 later.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj552442

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w8itpro

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8?auth=1

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The hatter

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Aug 18, 2012 1:15 PM in response to The hatter

Microsoft Windows 8 Preview

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/default

Windows 8 Blog

https://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/

Installing Windows 8 On a MacBook Air

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2393005,00.asp

Without SuperDrive on older Macs

http://huguesval.com/blog/2012/02/installing-windows-7-on-a-mac-without-superdri ve-with-virtualbox/

Windows 8 RTM Now Available For MSDN And TechNet Subscribers

The download size of Windows 8 RTM x64 (English) is 3416 MB and x86 is 2511 MB.

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How To Install Windows 8 On Mac

Posted September 15, 2011 – 5:37 pm in: Windows 8 Guides

For all those Mac users who have been eagerly waiting to test drive the next generation Windows 8 operating system on their Mac, here is the simple procedure that you need to follow to install Windows 8 on your Mac using the Boot Camp Assistant software.

We have guides to help you install and setup Windows 8. Check out following guides while waiting for your ISO files to download:

# How to install Windows 8 from USB flash drive

# How to install Windows 8 from external hard drive

# How to install Windows 8 from ISO file

# How to check if your PC supports Windows 8 Hyper-V

# How to check if your processor supports Windows 8

# How to install Windows 8 on Mac

# How to uninstall Windows 8

http://www.intowindows.com/install-windows-8-on-mac/

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Windows 8: enable Hyper-V, it really helps.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/windows-8-on-a-macbook-air-beautiful-and-kinda -broken/

http://www.windows-now.com/blogs/robert/hyper-v-3-0-confirmed-for-windows-8-clie nt.aspx

http://www.windows8update.com/2011/12/06/enabling-hyper-v-in-windows-8/

Intel Windows 8 Graphic Driver

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=21180&ProdId=3498

Intel Download Center: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

3rd Generation Intel HD Graphics 4000 Windows 8 64-bit

MacBook Pro Cirrus Logic Audio device driver

http://www.lonare.com/topic/230/macbook-pro-no-sound-in-windows-7-solved/

Disable Windows 8’s Adaptive Brightness to Fix Dark Screen Problems

Changing this setting fixed my brightness problems on my MacBook Air running Windows 8 through Boot Camp.

http://www.howtogeek.com/107173/disable-windows-8s-adaptive-brightness-to-fix-da rk-screen-problems/

Wifi Connection problem using windows in a Mac.

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