Can I use BootCamp with my iMac?

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Can I use BootCamp with my iMac?

Can I use BootCamp on my iMac to use Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bits?

I have this:

Mid 2011 iMac 21.5"

Intel Core i7

Amd Radeon HD

Apple Wired Keyboard and magic mouse (wireless)

Posted on Sep 22, 2012 10:38 AM

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Csound1

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Sep 22, 2012 12:00 PM in response to Captain Wicker

You can, if possible use 64 bit Windows but 32 bit also works fine.

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Answer 2

Sep 22, 2012 12:08 PM in response to Csound1

Hi,

Thank you for the response. What is the difference between 64 bit Windows and 32 bit Windows? I have some software that is known not to work on Windows 7 x64 (my own software). Can something bad happen to my computer if I use 32 bit Windows 7?

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Answer 3

Sep 22, 2012 12:14 PM in response to Captain Wicker

32bit Windows can only use about 3.5GB of RAM. 64bit Windows can use all your RAM if you have more than 3.5GB

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Answer 4

Sep 22, 2012 12:18 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

Hi,

I would like to have access to all of my installed RAM so I will try Win7 x64 instead. Thank You both! 😁

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