Q: Would using bootcamp and installing windows on my macbook pro be exactly the same as using a windows notebook?

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Stan THL

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Q: Would using bootcamp and installing windows on my macbook pro be exactly the same as using a windows notebook?

I need to use a software (windows based) for stock trading - Saxo Trader 2. My machine is a Macbook Pro, 15 Inch, mid 2012, 16gb RAM. Tried using Parallels and installing windows 10. Saxo Trader 2 is able to install but unable to function properly - hangs often and updates to the software can't be installed. Would using boot camp be better? Would using bootcamp with Windows be the same as using a windows notebook? If I use activate bootcamp, would it affect my stuff in the hard disk? Thanks.

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Sep 22, 2015 2:13 AM

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At the Application layer, there is no difference. Otherwise at lower levels (hardware/firmware/disks), there are significant differences.

Posted on Sep 22, 2015 6:33 AM

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Nooneremembers Sep 22, 2015 2:41 AM in response to Stan THL
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Sep 22, 2015 2:41 AM in response to Stan THL

Stan THL wrote:

... Would using bootcamp with Windows be the same as using a windows notebook?...

From my experience, yes. I use e.g. IBM SPSS, my MBP is also integrated into a domain. Couldn't see any difference to e.g. a ThinkPad so far.

If you follow the instructions carefully, there shouldn't be any affect on your existing stuff.
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Stan THL Sep 22, 2015 6:33 AM in response to Loner T
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Sep 22, 2015 6:33 AM in response to Loner T

Hey Thanks! That's very useful info me. Installing boot camp now!
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Sep 22, 2015 6:33 AM in response to Stan THL

At the Application layer, there is no difference. Otherwise at lower levels (hardware/firmware/disks), there are significant differences.

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