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Can I install Windows XP on my mbp?

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sarawr

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Sep 30, 2010
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I know it's out dated, but I've had nothing but problems trying to get Windows 7 to install & I hate Vista with a passion. I'm only going to be using Windows to run a few games.

I have a base line 15" 2010 MBP. Can I install XP on it, and if so will my Snow Leopard disc have the needed drivers for it?

Thanks.
 
sarawr said:
I know it's out dated, but I've had nothing but problems trying to get Windows 7 to install & I hate Vista with a passion. I'm only going to be using Windows to run a few games.

I have a base line 15" 2010 MBP. Can I install XP on it, and if so will my Snow Leopard disc have the needed drivers for it?

Thanks.
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Oh yes, of course. Make sure that you get the 32 bit, beause I'm not sure that the 2010 MacBook Pros support 64 bit. Not sure though, so check with :apple:. Gibe them a ring... Or drop them a line... :D
 
MJNBGA said:
Oh yes, of course. Make sure that you get the 32 bit, beause I'm not sure that the 2010 MacBook Pros support 64 bit. Not sure though, so check with :apple:. Gibe them a ring... Or drop them a line... :D
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Thanks :D I only asked because I read the 2011 don't support xp.
 
What are the problems? I'm running Win7 on my IMac and my MBP and both were just to easy to install. On my IMac I'm using Bootcamp and Parallels and my MBP Is just using Parallels.
 
Yes you can. I have it installed on parallels and bootcamp. I choose bootcamp if I'm going to be in windows for a long period of time, and parallels if I'm not.

Bootcamp has an option to download all the drivers you need.
 
sarawr said:
I know it's out dated, but I've had nothing but problems trying to get Windows 7 to install & I hate Vista with a passion. I'm only going to be using Windows to run a few games.

I have a base line 15" 2010 MBP. Can I install XP on it, and if so will my Snow Leopard disc have the needed drivers for it?

Thanks.
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You should install 7, newer games requiring DX 10/11 will not run on XP

MJNBGA said:
Oh yes, of course. Make sure that you get the 32 bit, beause I'm not sure that the 2010 MacBook Pros support 64 bit. Not sure though, so check with :apple:. Gibe them a ring... Or drop them a line... :D
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The 2010 MBP is 64-bit
 
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