Q: Is my Mac mini A1114 compatible with Windows 8x?

I am trying to find a way of letting my Mac mini A1114 load and use new software, and also some security. I have seen that through Boot Camp these Macs can convert to Windows 8 but what type of processor do you need? Mine has a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo. Is it compatible please, before I purchase Windows? Thankyou

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 6:28 AM

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lllaass Jun 25, 2015 8:34 AM in response to iant3745
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Jun 25, 2015 8:34 AM in response to iant3745

No, you need a 2011 or Mini to run Win 8/8.1 via Boot Camp.
System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support

Also, you are struck with Snow Leopard unless you upgrade the processor. If you do that then you can go to Lion
"Hack Mac OS X Lion to work on unsupported Core Duo & Core Solo Macs". Retrieved September 2, 2012.
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iant3745 Jun 25, 2015 10:32 AM in response to lllaass
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Jun 25, 2015 10:32 AM in response to lllaass

Sorry, unless you what? Didn't get the end of the message. Thanks for the help though!
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iant3745 Jun 25, 2015 10:35 AM in response to iant3745
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Jun 25, 2015 10:35 AM in response to iant3745

Oh yes, got it, sorry. I will just install a new version of 10.6.8, at least then I can format the hard drive and own the Admin password at last. Then I can hopefully install Adobe reader and Elements. Thanks for your help.
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