Using VirtualBox to install Windows XP on the MBA

erutpar · Nov 27, 2013

I found this article written back in 2009
http://mac.appstorm.net/how-to/virtualization/running-windows-on-your-mac-with-virtualbox/
Does this apply to the current Macbook Airs (mine is late 2012)?

I just want to run a few old windows programs like adobe flash, so I would need the USB function to work for my drawing pad, and also the audio to work in the XP environment.

Does anyone have experience with this?

Dweez · Nov 28, 2013

In a word, yes. I use both VMware Fusion and Virtual Box on my MBP and MBA.

MyopicPaideia · Nov 28, 2013

Exactly the same answer. Was using VMware Fusion until I tried VirtualBox, which has all the core functionality of VMWare or Parallels that you need, but doesn't have the option of the pretty invisible UI if you want to pretend you're not using Windows.

It is also not quite as optimised for 3D gaming etc. on the other hand, it is free, and for basic productivity stuff like Office it is stellar.

erutpar · Nov 28, 2013

Just what I wanted to hear. Thank you my friends.

dbroncos78087 · Nov 28, 2013

It should work just fine. I believe the Intel is key and that hasn't changed.

I don't know how it compares, but since it's free I would give it a shot.

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