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Installing ****** XP on Bootcamp?

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by Jayb118, Apr 5, 2008.

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  1. Jayb118 Newcomer, in training

    Hey guys, im new to the mac OS and applications, i've been a windows/pc fanboy for ages now but i needed to get a macbook pro to take to uni with me so id be able to use software such as final cut etc.

    Anyways, i can't be doing with having a computer i can't game on so i want to get XP going on a separate partition with this bootcamp thing, i've got a ****** copy of xp pro but when i went to install it i got stuck at a black dos-like screen and nothing happened. After much messing about i managed to get the disc to eject and got it to boot back in to OSX.

    I've heard from some people that you absolutley have to have a legitimate copy of windows to get boot camp to work, is this true?

    I also have a legitimate OEM copy of xp home but that is installed on my desktop pc, if i install this on bootcamp i run the risk of microsoft not letting me activate it don't i?

    Thanks guys :D
  2. woody1191 Newcomer, in training

    This being said I think your pointing to the fact that you have an illegal copy or are using another disk what may only have a license for one computer. Unless I've read into it wrong??. The word spelt with asteriks, cofirm what the word is.
  3. Jayb118 Newcomer, in training

    Yes it is an illigal copy, i was trying to write p i r a t e but after i posted the thread the forum automatically blanked it out.

    Is it not possible to use an illegal copy?
  4. woody1191 Newcomer, in training

    It's illegal and so breaks Techspot posting rules. So no-one will help now we know it's confirmed illegal by you.
  5. Jayb118 Newcomer, in training

    Okey then fair enough lol, cheers anyways.
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