Q: New to Mac w/purchase of Pro. Looking to run Windows Apps. 8 vs 10?

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vblarry

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Q: New to Mac w/purchase of Pro. Looking to run Windows Apps. 8 vs 10?

New to Mac w/purchase of Pro. Looking to run Windows Apps. 8 vs 10 using virtualization?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 10.0.2

Posted on Oct 3, 2016 6:48 PM

I have this question too

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FishingAddict

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I'd recommend trying VirtualBox first before the other bloated offerings from Parallels and VMWare. VirtualBox is free, simple, does a great job, doesn't break with each new OS, and you don't need to spend time turning off undesirable integration features.

As far as Win versions go, Windows 8 and 8.1 really stink, and unfortunately Windows 7 will begin getting less and less support going forward. Therefore, Windows 10 is really your only choice going forward if you must use Windows.

Posted on Oct 4, 2016 4:45 PM

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Rysz Oct 3, 2016 6:57 PM in response to vblarry
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Oct 3, 2016 6:57 PM in response to vblarry

The two big names in virualization are Parallels and VMware. They kind of leap-frog each other in terms of features. Parallels has a pretty seamless integration between Mac and Windows.

Your Mac also already comes with Boot Camp, which allows you to install Windows on a separate partition.

http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac-software/best-virtualisation-app-run-windo ws-on-your-mac-boot-camp-vmware-parallel…
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vblarry Oct 4, 2016 4:46 PM in response to FishingAddict
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Oct 4, 2016 4:46 PM in response to FishingAddict

Thanks. Thats what I was looking for.
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FishingAddict

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Oct 4, 2016 4:45 PM in response to vblarry

I'd recommend trying VirtualBox first before the other bloated offerings from Parallels and VMWare. VirtualBox is free, simple, does a great job, doesn't break with each new OS, and you don't need to spend time turning off undesirable integration features.

As far as Win versions go, Windows 8 and 8.1 really stink, and unfortunately Windows 7 will begin getting less and less support going forward. Therefore, Windows 10 is really your only choice going forward if you must use Windows.

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