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Windows Xp For Mac

Apple laptops now use Intel processors which makes it possible for anyone to install Windows XP for Mac. This article will cover the installation procedures of Windows XP Service Pack 2 for Mac for those with Mac OS X 10.5 and an Apple computer with an Intel processor.

Step 1 Setting Up for Installation Before you can begin installing Windows XP for Mac, you should configure your computer. To do this, log in as administrator and run the Boot Camp Assistant by clicking on Finder, Application and then Utilities Folder.

Look for the Windows Partition button and click the Create or Remove option. Hit the Continue button and then decide how much disk size you want in your Windows Partition.

You can choose up to 500 GB or more on the partition size as long as it is more than 5 GB. Make sure to also leave 5 GB on your other partition for the Mac OS.

Proceed with creating the partition by clicking on the Partition Button and wait until the process is complete. Step 2 Installing Windows XP Insert the Windows XP service pack 2 in the computers DVD drive and once the Install Windows pop out, click on the Start Installation button and wait for the installation to complete.

Your computer will reboot and you will be asked for the partition directory where XP will be installed. Choose any existing partition other than the one where the Mac OS is installed.

Hit enter and either click FAT or NTFS when queried for File System in the next step. Step 3 Installing the Drivers Once Windows XP installation is complete, eject the installation disc and then insert the Mac OS X disc.

Follow the onscreen instructions to begin installing all the essential device drivers in your computer. Once this is done, reboot the computer and check under Device Drivers if there are any missing drivers.

If none, restart your computer once more while holding down the Option Key and then select Windows. You have just learned how to install Windows XP for Mac.