How do I download Bootcamp?

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How do I download Bootcamp?

I have a Macbook Pro (Mac OS X) Version 10.6.8. And I want to use Windows on it(preferably Windows XP) , but every time I download it it comes up with a blank piece of paper and when I open it has stuff like:

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iPhone 4, iOS 5

Posted on Jan 18, 2013 11:25 PM

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mende1

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Jan 18, 2013 11:28 PM in response to Jakesta

You are trying to run Windows apps on OS X, and that's only possible with applications like CrossOver.

However, if you want to run Windows on your Mac, just open Boot Camp Assistant on your Mac (in Utilities folder) and follow the steps to install Windows. As you have Snow Leopard, you can install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or newer, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Note that you need a Windows DVD to install it.

If you need help to install Windows, print the file > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6.pdf

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Jan 18, 2013 11:29 PM in response to Jakesta

Just use the Boot Camp Assistant found in Applications>Utilities folder. I believe (don't really know) that Snow Leopard will support XP. Have your Windows XP CD/DVD handy with the activation key and a blank CD for downlaoding the Windows drivers from Apple.

It's been a long time since I used Boot Camp - I run XP as a virtual machine using Parallels Desktop (which I prefer as everything just integrates so nicely with the Mac OS).

Good luck,

Clinton

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