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Whackintosh
Apr 16, 2009, 09:03 PM
Would love to have the option of having my old PC on my soon-to-be-new Imac, and was wondering if it would be possible to use Norton Ghost to install it for use in Bootcamp. Or, do I need to install Vista seperately on the Imac before I can do anything with Ghost (or similar software)?

To be clear, I'd be using OSX almost all the time, but as a security blanket of sorts, I'd feel better knowing that my old PC setup was there and accessible whenever needed.


Whackintosh
Apr 17, 2009, 03:18 PM
Anyone?
dantherevelator
Apr 17, 2009, 03:24 PM
Why not install Windows on your Mac and then use the files and settings transfer wizard to migrate your data?
Whackintosh
Apr 17, 2009, 05:51 PM
Why not install Windows on your Mac and then use the files and settings transfer wizard to migrate your data?

Because my old PC came with Windows pre-installed and zero re-install discs. :(
Consultant
Apr 17, 2009, 06:05 PM
Windows have stupid driver and registry issues. Cannot transfer easily.
dantherevelator
Apr 17, 2009, 07:00 PM
Because my old PC came with Windows pre-installed and zero re-install discs. :(

I think the Files and Settings transfer Wizard can handle creating an ad-hoc network if you connect your Mac and your PC together with an ethernet cable. Then you don't need your original PC's discs-- you can move your old Windows data into the new Windows install.
toolbox
Apr 17, 2009, 08:22 PM
If you use norton ghost - when the machine boots regardless if it's bootcamp or Virtually you will get a bluescreen.
gr8tfly
Apr 17, 2009, 08:28 PM
Try Winclone. I know it works well moving from one drive (with BC partition) to another. I used it to move not only from a different drive, but also from a different model Mac (different CPU and chipset).

You would need to prepare the partition using BC, not through Disk Utility.

If it does boot, then use the Leopard install DVD to install the Apple BC drivers.
Whackintosh
Apr 17, 2009, 09:03 PM
Thanks everyone. I think I`m just going to buy a copy of Vista and go the vanilla route to play it safe.
toolbox
Apr 17, 2009, 10:29 PM
Thanks everyone. I think I`m just going to buy a copy of Vista and go the vanilla route to play it safe.

Good Move!