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Q: Can I install Mac OS on a Windows 8.1 Intel Core i3 machine?

I have Windows 8.1 installed with Core i3 on a Lenovo G580 laptop. Is there a way that the I can partition and run a Mac OS on the same device? I'm getting fed up of Windows 8.1 and updates since the big upgrade to 8.1 which don't install.

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Steve

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Lenovo G580 Laptop, Windows 8

Posted on Dec 3, 2013 4:23 AM

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Q: Can I install Mac OS on a Windows 8.1 Intel Core i3 machine?

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by Carolyn Samit,

Carolyn Samit Dec 3, 2013 4:26 AM in response to sfowler128
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Dec 3, 2013 4:26 AM in response to sfowler128
See if your Mac can support Windows 8 > Boot Camp: Frequently asked questions about installing Windows 8

Which Macs support Windows 8?
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Pro (15-inch and 17-inch, Mid 2010 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010 or newer)
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011 or newer)

For more information, see this article.
Mac Basics: Using Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp
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by sfowler128,

sfowler128 Dec 3, 2013 6:42 AM in response to Carolyn Samit
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Dec 3, 2013 6:42 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

Sorry, the question is about trying to install Mac OS on Windows 8.1 laptop, not install Win 8.1 on a Mac or Macbook which I don't have!

I saw some specifications which say that if the chip is an Intel Core i3 then it could support a Mac OS so I wondered if anyone had done it and whether it works as a dual boot option.

Thanks

Steve
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by QuickTimeKirk,

QuickTimeKirk Dec 3, 2013 6:54 AM in response to sfowler128
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Dec 3, 2013 6:54 AM in response to sfowler128

You can't install the Mac OS on any Windows machine.
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sfowler128 Dec 3, 2013 7:09 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk
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Dec 3, 2013 7:09 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Seems like you can, although I think you need a Mac to start with. I have an old one, it has the dome base and swivel screen. I think the OS can be loaded to an external USB drive then it gets complicated after that!
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by varjak paw,

varjak paw Dec 3, 2013 7:15 AM in response to sfowler128
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Dec 3, 2013 7:15 AM in response to sfowler128

The license for Mac OS X probits you from installing and using Mac OS X on anything other than Apple hardware so no, legally you cannot. Whether you could do so technically is something we cannot discuss here.

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