I am wanting to stat using the mac for windows games. Currently I have Windows running on Parallels 8, and obviously VM doesn't bode well with games, so I want to install Windows on Bootcamp and link it with Parallels. I am wondering what the easiest way to do this is? Delete the parallels partition? Do I need to de-register Windows so I can install it on Bootcamp? Do I need to download a fresh copy of Windows 8 and copy it on a USB prior to install or can I pull the copy already on the HD. I assume no since the executable likely no longer on the drive. Many questions! Need help!
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Best way: Windows on Parallels to Bootcamp linked to Parallels
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This says perhaps you can.
http://www.parallels.com/landingpage/pd/bootcamp/?src=r&gclid=CMuOu4H35MMCFYNAaQodtTgA0g
I remember doing this long ago on early releases and it was very unstable but perhaps its better now.
So it would seen Parallels can use the Bootcamp partition but not the other way around.
Cheers,
http://www.parallels.com/landingpage/pd/bootcamp/?src=r&gclid=CMuOu4H35MMCFYNAaQodtTgA0g
I remember doing this long ago on early releases and it was very unstable but perhaps its better now.
So it would seen Parallels can use the Bootcamp partition but not the other way around.
Cheers,
Yes, Parallels can use bootcamp, but you need to install bootcamp first.
OP, you need to create a Bootcamp partition, install windows, then run Parallels and create a new vm and point that VM to your bootcamp, or select bootcamp in the creation process. (I'm not sure of the exact process because I use VMware Fusion).
This part is true.
Windows 7 didn't but Windows 8 will detect the hardware change and will deactivate every time you switch from one to the other.
