edsalusa

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Q: can i install windows 7 on El Capitan

Can i install Windows 7 on my Macbook Pro with El Capitan?

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Posted on Dec 27, 2015 10:07 AM

I have this question too

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BobTheFisherman

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A:

If you want to use a virtual machine to install Windows, VirtualBox is free.

Posted on Dec 28, 2015 2:18 PM

Q: can i install windows 7 on El Capitan

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by Kappy,

Kappy Dec 27, 2015 10:23 AM in response to edsalusa
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Dec 27, 2015 10:23 AM in response to edsalusa

Boot Camp- System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
Boot Camp- Installing Windows 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Boot Camp - Apple Support
Apple Stops Boot Camp Support For Windows 7 On Latest MacBook Models
Boot Camp Help

Also, you can purchase and use Parallels to run any version of Windows.
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by edsalusa,

edsalusa Dec 27, 2015 1:06 PM in response to Kappy
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Dec 27, 2015 1:06 PM in response to Kappy

Thank you, I have Fusion 5 but it is not compatible I don't believe, so I am kind of stumped as to how to get it installed without buying new software. (already have windows 7 and fusion 5, don't need to use windows very often......)
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by Templeton Peck,

Templeton Peck Dec 27, 2015 4:55 PM in response to edsalusa
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Dec 27, 2015 4:55 PM in response to edsalusa

edsalusa wrote:

I am kind of stumped as to how to get it installed without buying new software.

Why are you stumped? Kappy gave you all the info you need to install it using Boot Camp, which is free.
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by BobTheFisherman,Solvedanswer

BobTheFisherman Dec 28, 2015 2:18 PM in response to edsalusa
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Dec 28, 2015 2:18 PM in response to edsalusa

If you want to use a virtual machine to install Windows, VirtualBox is free.
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by edsalusa,

edsalusa Dec 29, 2015 6:46 AM in response to Templeton Peck
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Dec 29, 2015 6:46 AM in response to Templeton Peck

I was just now able to pull up one to the links answered my question, and Boot Camp is not compatible with it, even if it is free.
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by edsalusa,

edsalusa Dec 29, 2015 6:48 AM in response to BobTheFisherman
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Dec 29, 2015 6:48 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

Thank you! This is what I needed!!
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