Apple :: Partitioning Size W/ Bootcamp

Feb 17, 2009

I am pretty new at this partitioning thing and only plan on putting windows on for gaming....I will only be putting games Empire, Medivial 2, Rome, Total War and Age of Empire III on it along with a virus scan for potential online problems with online gaming w/ these titles.

How much HD space should I dedicate to windows with this being the direction I am taking?

I have just bought the Macbook 2.0 Aluminum w/ 4GB upgrade

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Apple :: Bootcamp - Partitioning Hard Drive

May 17, 2009

I have a Windows XP I want to install, and I'm reading the walkthrough for partitioning my hard drive, but it says that I cant use XP if it doesnt have SP2! I have the XP with SP1a on it. So I cant use that right? Or am I a little off on my thinking here?

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Apple :: Macbook Pro Partitioning

Jan 31, 2009

I bought the macbook pro to run windows on it with OSX being an afterthought. Now, I'm kind of disappointed that bootcamp only allows 50-50 partitioning of the HD, when I don't plan on using the OSX partition ever.

I know bootcamp will not allow XP to have more HD space, which to me does not make any sense at all for those who prefer XP over OSX.

Is there any way to make the OSX partition smaller? I want to give OSX 20% of the HD and XP 80%.

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Apple :: Full Size Apple Keyboard W/ The Numeric Pad

Jun 8, 2009

Does anyone have the wired full size apple keyboard w/ the numeric pad?

I got it a couple days ago and it definitely takes some getting used to. But that phase is over now and I love this keyboard. The build quality is amazing and typing feels just like my MBP keyboard.

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Apple :: What Size SSD For MBP 13

Apr 25, 2010

I am going to get a SSD and I wanted the 80GB from intel, but Kingstons 64GB can be had for 140ish

I would use it for only apps and the OS

I could get a portable hard drive or flash drive (32GB+) for Media..

Would this be a good decision or should I just get the 80, or should I save more and get a 100GB+ SSD?

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Apple :: Bootcamp And SP1

May 18, 2009

I installed Vista Home 32bit. I've been getting all the microsoft updates and what not.

However when it comes time for me to get sp1 it keeps failing to install and what not.

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Apple :: Bootcamp On Mac OS

Jan 10, 2009

If i were to use bootcamp on my mac and put Vista on to it, would i be able to install games that require windows on to the mac? This is a question about bootcamp and not games.

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Apple :: Bootcamp

May 23, 2009

I Just popped in a new hardrive and all was well. Finally had enough space to have bootcamp and mac osx.

I installed osx no problem, then used bootcamp assistant and made a 80gig partition. Installed XP Pro but then and all was well. Had some problems with XP and needed to reinstall. Only this time when I erased the partition and re did it when I go to XP install I see one partition, and its 127 gig. Confused I put it on that partition and Mac OSX was gone, it would no longer boot.

So I reinstalled OSX and tried bootcamp assistant and made an 80gig partition. But once again when I get into XP install all I see is a a 127gig partition and it won't let me create a new partition.

Now I have a 300gig and disk utility sees that it is a 300gig, but says that it has 127 gig free, and 448MB used... Very odd... Also it will no longer let me partition or format the drives. This is bad.

I downloaded UBCD and it also will see that the HDD Size is 300gig, but again it is showing that 127gig free and only 448mb used. I really don't want to call apple on this.

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Apple :: 17'' Macbook Pro - What Size Ssd

Apr 19, 2010

I have already figured out what i want on my 17'' macbook pro I'm going to buy except about the storage drives. I work with huge databases and after seeing the improvement other people I know have had after switching to ssd drives, (people who are running the same program(s) I do), I have decided that is what I need. But I really need help figuring out what size ssd I need to get, and whether to do something goofy like remove optical drive & replace with ssd or plug ssd in to expresscard slot(if even possible?)
details below:

I will be running windows via bootcamp, as the programs I mainly use only work on windows. I was looking at the 128gb ssd, and the 256gb ssd. I am not sure if 128gb is enough though. When I'm not working in windows I figured i could use the mac os for basic web stuff etc. and I would like to learn to use some of the mac music making programs for fun eventually, but I don't think I'd need much space for that(right?). I'm not a huge gamer, but i would also like room to throw a couple games on my pc, i mean mbp to play once in a while, and figure 2-3 games is going to take up around 20gb at least. I need my music, that's going to be like 10gb probably. And then I also need some room for some random movies and videos that I like to play in the background sometimes while I'm working. I figure that's prob around 20gb. So would 128gb drive be enough or should I go for the 256? It's a huge cost increase, but I figure, it's already costing me around 2700, so an extra 600 is worth it for being able to use it the way I want to, and I would just consider it an extra business expense. I read that windows 7 takes up around 30gb and could not find out how much space mac os takes up, so I would really like to hear from ppl with experience here.....

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Apple :: Mac Mini - What Size Lcd

Mar 7, 2009

I just ordered the basic Mac Mini tonight. Picked up 4GB of ram from newegg and a 500gb HDD. Shopping for a LCD now.

Is the GPU good enough to power a 26'' monitor? I'd be willing to go to 24'' at the lowest.

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Apple :: Secondary Tap Off After Bootcamp

Jan 29, 2009

I found that Secondary tap doesn't work after restarting in Bootcamp mode.

On restart if checked in Touchpad setup but doesn't work until on -off manually (checked on-off) What can it be?

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Apple :: Backup Of Bootcamp

Dec 21, 2009

I've tried disk utility to create an image of it; it won't boot after this and once the bootcamp wizard has been run, still doesn't recognise that an os is on the partition.

Also tried Winclone; of which has to have exactly the same partition size as previous otherwise it doesn't work properly.

Can anyone suggest something like symantec ghost or osx equiv? Same for backing up osx partition; want something that I can just restore if needed. Used CCC but for some reason cannot get it to not keep all my previous files, so when restoring it also restores all deleted files too.

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Apple :: Win 7 Beta In Bootcamp

Jan 8, 2009

What the likelihood of me being able to do this?

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Apple :: Mac - Bootcamp/vmware

Jun 29, 2009

I have been looking for a new computer and am looking at the mac book pro since it is 13 inches now something I like. I have a few questions though regarding bootcamp and Vmware.

So say I install windows xp via bootcamp. Can I still view files that I had on my mac partition or does apple not allow that to happen.

Second question:
Say I install xp via bootcamp. Can I run it with Vmware too or do i have to have a fresh install just for Vmware?

Lastly, what do you like more bootcamp, vmware or parallel?

I am currently a windows user ever since I started using computers so I do not have much knowledge with macs.

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Apple :: Trying To Load Bootcamp

May 17, 2009

I have a 32-Bit Vista Ultimate and I want to load it. Now when I partition my HDD do I need to partition it for lots of space, like 100 GB or do I need just enough to load Vista. And if I load Micrsoft Office and games will it need to be saved on the partitioned HDD or my regular one?

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Apple :: Boots Into Bootcamp From OS X.

Sep 8, 2009

Does anyone know of a App that can boot into bootcamp from OS X, So I don't have to wait and hold option, I can just click the App or something in the menu bar and it will boot into bootcamp?

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Apple :: New Macbook Pro - Bootcamp

Jun 26, 2009

My new notebook might just be a macbook pro. But I'll also really really need Windows for some stuff. So that's bootcamp then. But I heard there might be several problems. Especially with the multitouch trackpad (not being able to tap to click, right-click, (right)drag. Is that still an issue?

Also, is all the hardware fully available under windows? Like the graphics card and the DVD burner?

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Apple :: Bootcamp - Xp Crapping Up

Jul 27, 2009

I just tried bootcamp today. The installation went off seamlessly. I installed all the drivers and stuff. I have some problems.

I'm not able to connect to the internet through my ethernet cable which is connected to a router. What do i do?

Also the backlight on the keyboard is not completely turning off. Is that a common problem? and i'm running windows sp sp3.

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Apple :: Bootcamp AND Parallels

Jun 27, 2009

I have boot camp installed on my Mac, and it runs good enough for me. However, I hate having to restart my comp to just use word or something easy like that. So can I run VMWares, or Parallels on a pre made bootcamp drive? Like it will already have my Vista loaded, my word, my installs and updates and Virsu protection? If so that would be a great help to me. And If I do, how much RAM should I dedicate to it?

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Apple :: Stuttering In Bootcamp

Mar 6, 2009

Anyone have a clue as to why my unibody macbook pro stutters in left for dead every 45 seconds or so? I'm using the default settings and even have a brand new solid state drive in there and it's still stuttering! Maybe my video card drivers need to be updated if so whats the easiest / best drivers out there? Would appreciate any gamers input, as this is the only reason i use my windows partition.

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Apple :: Windows Via Bootcamp

Apr 28, 2009

Is windows 7 stable enough to use or is it still recommended to get windows xp?

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Apple :: X-25m BootCamp Woes

Jan 29, 2009

I just treated myself to a sweet new Solid State Drive but boot camp apparently does not like the new intel ssd drives. Is there any viable work around for this? Lovin my new mac, but bootcamp was fun for lan parties and such... I hear an EFI firmware might be in order, but in the mean time any alternative would be useful. I find the myself using OSX way more often than windows, and if not for gaming would prob convert most of my machines. Sorry if this is a dupe thread, but i've been searching the net days for info on this.

These drives are going to be popular, i hope other future ssd drives don't have issues with these new nvidia based macs.

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Apple :: Mac - How To Check The File Size

Feb 22, 2010

just got my mac last week, been using windows since forever. It's definitely a pleasure and exciting experience to us Mac OS. However there was a problem, I like to put my files on the desktop, but I couldn't figure out how to check the size of them.

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Apple :: Macbook Pro - Running Xp On Bootcamp

Aug 10, 2009

what is the battery life of your macbook pro on bootcamp? i want to compare it to that of windows 7 as i will be doing heavy programming during my second year at uni. i want to know what will be better, vista or xp. i currently have w7 rc. i wanted to purchase it but i do not know when it will be released. therefore i wanted to go with something more stable.

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Apple :: Bootcamp, Can't Create A New Partition

Aug 13, 2009

I want to install windows by Bootcamp. But I've found some problem about a partition on my HDD.

My MacbookPro HDD has 27 GB free space remain. And it's has only 1 partition on HDD. I try to create a new partition, 10-15 GB on my HDD for Bootcamp. I just want to run windows for some program, some games. But it always show "verification failed", "don't have enough space", "partition failed"...etc. on bootcamp and disk utility

I've seen some thread about a partition for bootcamp problem on some website. Some solution such as

1. use iDefrag for HDD then try to create a new partition.

2. Shrink your HDD space (disk utility) , revert , then try to create a new partition by Bootcamp.

3. Try to remove some files, that size is over 1 GB, then try to make a new partition.

4. Backup your harddrive, reinstall then try to create a new partition (I don't want to do this)...

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Apple :: Bootcamp: Windows 7 Batterylife Vs. XP

Jul 25, 2009

I just installed Windows 7 on my MBP 13". Seems like battery life is a little shorter, about 4:37 max, while I got just over 5:00 hours in XP.

Is this consistent with what other people found?

I'm considering going back to XP.

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Apple :: Shrinking Bootcamp Partition

Apr 17, 2009

When i created my Bootcamp partition i mde it way too big and i will never use all the space i created. Is there a way to shrink it without losing what i have on that partition?
I tried to shrink it using Winclone but that did not work and if i create a backup using Winclone i believe that when you restore it the partition must be the same size as the original, is this correct?

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Apple :: To Use The 9400m In Windows Bootcamp

Aug 19, 2009

Is there a way of disabling the 9600m gt and using only the 9400m? I mean i want to use the 9400m in windows bootcamp. I know in windows laptops with 2gpu's, users can disable one gpu through the bios. But is that possible on the mac?

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Apple :: Trackpad BSOD On Bootcamp

Feb 13, 2009

Not all the time, but most of the times i used the trackpad in bootcamp, i get a BSOD.

It is really annoying. running Windows 7 Beta btw. does anyone know how to fix this, or what might be causing this? i have updated all bootcamp drivers and trackpad.

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Apple :: MacBook Pro -How Does Vista Run In BootCamp

Mar 21, 2009

Does the battery really last 8 hours? Also should I wait and buy the new release in a couple of months or should I buy the current one? How does Vista run in BootCamp? My old MacBook Pro died a few weeks ago.

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