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Deciding to run windows on my MacBook Pro

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TWEWY

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I think I've finally decided to take the plunge and put Windows on my computer so I could play a few video games.

I was wondering what program I should use?

There are a few programs I could use and wanted a little advice for this situation.

Thanks for the help.
 
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It would just create a partition no need to save all my information and add it again?

I was looking at Parallels is that not as stable?
 
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TWEWY said:
It would just create a partition no need to save all my information and add it again?
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Yes, you use Boot Camp Assistant and off you go. But backup your data in any case anyway.

I was looking at Parallels is that not as stable?
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It is stable, but depending on the hardware specs of your Mac and the technical requirements of the game(s) you want to play, virtualisation might not be the best option.

PS: I was able to run some 2004 version of C&C on my 2007 iMac via Parallels back in 2008 or so, it worked okay, but it was not that pretty.
 
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Boot Camp it is, though I have nothing to back up my computer with odd risk I take I suppose.

With a computer from 2009 or 2010 probably a better idea to just use Boot Camp.

One more quick question sorry.

Can I delete the partition later without any consequences or what have you?
 
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I backed up everything after all, but now I've run into a problem.

Does it mean I have erase all my information and then put everything back?
 

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TWEWY said:
I backed up everything after all, but now I've run into a problem.

Does it mean I have erase all my information and then put everything back?
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I recommend doing a time machine backup, erasing the drive, then restoring through time machine the whole system. I vaguely recall there being an easier option for this error that you have, but I am not able to look for it at the moment. I will be able to tomorrow, however.

Good luck.
 
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