HT201456: Boot Camp 5.1: Frequently asked questions

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Q: can i install windows xp with bootcamp

can i install windows xp with bootcamp? Which version bootcamp should I go for?

Mac mini

Posted on Jun 24, 2013 2:41 AM

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Q: can i install windows xp with bootcamp

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  • by mende1,

    mende1 mende1 Jun 24, 2013 3:12 AM in response to fortgates
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    Jun 24, 2013 3:12 AM in response to fortgates

    Depending on which Mac mini you have and your OS X version, you can install Windows XP or not in Boot Camp.

     

    First, open  > About this Mac, and tell me what OS X version you have. If it's 10.7 or 10.8, you can't install Windows XP. Also, if you have a Mid 2011 or newer Mac mini, you can't install it too. In this case, you have to use Parallels, VMware Fusion or VirtualBox, and install Windows XP on a virtual machine.

     

    If you have 10.5 or 10.6, you can install Windows XP in Boot Camp. Have a look at this website to see which Boot Camp version you need > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634