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MacOS X Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion & Bootcamp, Discussion MultiOS digest guide MAC Only

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post Aug 22 2011, 11:24 PM

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you can always download a trial and compare them on your own, with all ur work software n such

but if me i'd just go for PD6 cuz i have no idea why fusion4 is not out yet
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post Aug 26 2011, 11:45 PM

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QUOTE(mkaz @ Aug 26 2011, 09:13 PM)
oh shiet!! i delete files in windows(pd6) and it happens dat it oso delete the files on my mac .. worst thing is i cant find the files in both recyble bin !!! aaarrghh!! how can i revocer it !! plss help ..
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did u delete files in the shared folder? it's called a SHARED folder for a reason u know. those are files shared between ur windows and OSX

sorry, dunno of any way to fix for you. no backups?
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post Sep 6 2011, 02:39 AM

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QUOTE(ShuUemura @ Sep 6 2011, 12:44 AM)
Hue hue. Lucky i haven't bought version 6. Now waiting for PD 7 with education version. Gonna present my student ID and buy it when it's out! kekekek
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where can i get the education version? i only have 3 months left as a student, need to take advantage haha
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post Sep 19 2011, 09:13 PM

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i just tried it on PD7. gave it 2 CPU and 2gb RAM. lagged like hell haha
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post Sep 20 2011, 06:41 PM

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any good reviews comparing PD7 and VF4 around?
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post Sep 24 2011, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(Neo_Y @ Sep 24 2011, 12:08 AM)
I hope to get some opinion regarding to running Window on Mac.

I'm a degree student myself, just switched from Window to Macintosh and word processing is required for assignment. I know iWork should perform just fine on the purpose, but I got alot of  Microsoft Documents and the campus is distributing learning material in Microsoft Office format.

Therefore, I need to run Microsoft Office in my Mac. However, the Mac version of Microsoft Office is real expensive and I was planning to get Parallel Desktop 7 instead (to run window on mac, I do have original window version of Microsoft Office).

So which option is better?
1. Microsoft Office (Mac Version)
2. Parallel Desktop 7 + Window OS
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try to find out if u can get office for mac cheaper from ur university. my uni sells them for AUD 99.
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post Nov 16 2011, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(Beanie2304 @ Nov 12 2011, 03:12 PM)
Anyone able to help me with Boot Camp? I tried Partition my drive but the system told me to format my drive to Mac OS Extended (Journaled).

May I know what can I do to continue my step to install Windows by solving this Partition error I am having?

Thank you
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manual partition using disk utlility or using boot camp assistant?

the boot camp partition format shouldn't matter. you're gonna format it to NTFS using the windows installer anyway

QUOTE(brucesss @ Nov 16 2011, 01:46 PM)
is it true that parallel desktop spoils ur macbook.. some ppl in epi center said so.. true?
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LOL i wonder where that epicentre fellow get that sort of idea. if it were true, parallel sure out of business already
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post Nov 16 2011, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Nov 16 2011, 03:49 PM)
Oh yah, use OX S, so long no virus. last install Prallels and WindXP no my MacBook cannot use already bcos got so many viruses.

BTW, from which Epicentre did you get this slice of enlightenment?
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how can the virus affect OSX?
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post Nov 17 2011, 04:35 PM

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well yes it's a heavy task but... if u dont want to run heavy task, why not just buy a netbook then tongue.gif

most electronics are like this. even if u do ur best to take care of it, there's still a chance it'll die on u in 2-3 years. im not saying they will, but it wont be a surprise. i also wont be surprised if a mac can last 7-8 years having running parallel every single day

the only way is to buy a gadget, n never open the box. like that sure can last decades.

the way i see it, u already spent ur money on a mac, so make full use of it. and parallels opens up ur mac to so many windows-exclusive softwares, it's really like having a 2nd computer.

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post Nov 26 2011, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(signora bianca @ Nov 22 2011, 11:13 PM)
hi. need advice please.
want to run win xp pro on MBA 2010 2G RAM 64GB using VMware.
anyone done this? any lag or slowdown?
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i've done that on a slower machine so it should be fine, but i wont recommend it. dont expect to run memory-hog software.

perhaps bootcamp would be a better choice if u need to use a memory-hog windows software. u only have 2gb RAM
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post Nov 29 2011, 08:29 PM

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i had luck using this method here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1417

read the "Use fsck if necessary"
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post Dec 8 2011, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(Manfest @ Dec 8 2011, 03:00 PM)
Yeah, it is very frustrating if you wan to open MS Word while ur in Mac and u have to reboot and go to Windows. Especially when all the download is running.

Have anyone face any problem with MS Word for Mac created doc open in Windows to find all the formatting run off?
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the formatting problem was really bad in office2008. office2011 is much better. so far i only got formatting problems with page borders. easy fix
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post Jan 17 2012, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(nles @ Jan 16 2012, 11:48 PM)
Any idea what cause this? everytime I run my win7 it appears, if restart windows okie. But if quite parallels open back it shows again
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look in the VM settings (not the parallels Preferences), there should be an option to disconnect the superdrive

sorry i dont have it installed anymore tongue.gif cannot give exact tutorial hehe
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post Dec 1 2012, 06:56 AM

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QUOTE(Senbonzakuraa @ Dec 1 2012, 12:22 AM)
To install windows 7, must I buy the original CD or I can download it from the internet? Btw, if possible to download from the internet, can I have the link? tongue.gif

*newbie here smile.gif
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newbies must read this first smile.gif https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=boardrules
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post Dec 3 2012, 07:25 PM

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Guys...anyone wanna buy the Parallels Desktop 8 (2 license pack) with me? It's $99..pay half half lah.

https://buy.parallels.com/329/?scope=cart&i...commedation=YES (no need the extended download service)
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post Dec 3 2012, 08:24 PM

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http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-install-w...splay-tutorial/

it's similar for mountain lion or windows 8

i suggest u try it out for yourself first; it's very straightforward. look for videos on youtube if you want.
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QUOTE(hailiss8384 @ Dec 4 2012, 11:18 AM)
Hi All,
yesterday night i had sucessfully done bootcamp and installed win 8. But now, im facing no wifi driver at my laptop (win 8).

So, how to fix it?
Please guide me...
Thanks.
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are you using Lion / Mountain Lion? before installing windows, didn't Boot Camp Assistant prompt you to download the drivers first?

im not using those OS, but try launching boot camp assistant and look for a way to download the drivers. if im not mistaken it'll be in .exe format. u just need to launch this EXE from within windows 8.

QUOTE(kuekwee @ Dec 4 2012, 05:04 PM)
put your mac cd...should have driver there.
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macs dont come with dvds since Lion.

QUOTE(hailiss8384 @ Dec 4 2012, 05:40 PM)
where to find mac cd?
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this is why i assume u're running Lion or mountain lion.
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post Dec 4 2012, 07:04 PM

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the file size of the driver depends on the mac u're using.

if you keep getting errors, try downloading from here instead: http://www.cafe-encounter.net/p682/download-bootcamp-drivers

you need to know ur mac's model identifier to download the correct drivers though. launch About This Mac, More Info.., it should show under Hardware overview.

to doublecheck: http://www.everymac.com/systems/by_year/ma...ed-in-2012.html
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post Dec 6 2012, 07:15 PM

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has anyone managed to run source games within parallels desktop 8?

i just installed win8 and counter strike global offensive. clicked 'Play" and got this error message:

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i know there's cs:go for osx, but playing with bots lag like hell on my MBP.

yes, i play with bots, get over it. sometimes there's no internet connection tongue.gif
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QUOTE(carbonfibre @ Dec 26 2012, 01:03 PM)
Hey guys ,

Gonna install windows now. Confused Parallel or Bootcamp.

I wanna game. I don't want my mac to get bottleneck cause of running parallels , it's like if when i game on Windows then i want full processing power and ram for it.. can parallel do this or should i go for bootcamp.
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You just answered yourself Bootcamp for sure.
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