Does installing BootCamp lose data?

2012Tony2012 · Dec 22, 2012, 10:28 PM

Running Snow Leopard, wanted to install XP as well so I can run an online game. But will installing BootCamp delete the current Snow Leopard partition and data?

MisterKeeks · Dec 22, 2012, 10:33 PM

No, you can use OS X and Windows on the same computer.

2012Tony2012 · Dec 22, 2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

No, you can use OS X and Windows on the same computer.

And how do I remove it if I want to?

blueroom · Dec 22, 2012, 11:06 PM

Bootcamp can also remove the windows partition.

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