So, how long does it take?

[ghall]

I'm wondering how long it takes to install Windows XP Home Edition on a MacBook Pro with 1.5GB of RAM and a 2.0 Ghz dual processor. So, how long does it take?

 

[adrianblaine]

I don't know how long it takes to install just windows. From the time I installed boot camp to finish installing windows it was around 2 hours. I was leaving the room a lot though to let stuff finish and I didn't always come back to it right when it finished... Of course if you have other stuff to install on top of windows it will get longer.

 

[balamw]

The XP install process usually takes ~25-30 minutes on any machine it'll run on well.

B

 

[ghall]

The XP install process usually takes ~25-30 minutes on any machine it'll run on well.

B

So, does Windows XP run well on a MacBook Pro, because just the installation has been going for about 2 hours. Is there something wrong?

 

[mrploddy]

Base windows xp install - 25 - 30 minutes on average

Time to get a working install with all the patches up to date + virus scanner ? - a lot longer. I personally don't consider an xp installation useful till it's been windows updated'd to the hilt and the virus scanner definitions are up to date.

-mrploddy

 

[thebeephaha]

Takes me about 2 hours to do everything including updates (cable internet).

The install should NOT take longer than 45min on these things.

 

[72930]

I've done it more than once, on multiple machines with vista and XP on Boot Camp and Parallels. A clean disk helps a lot! If your disk is smudged, the install takes longer.

 

[Sweetfeld28]

I think it is a Dual Core Duo if you have a 2.0GHz MacBook Pro, and not a Dual Processor. just pointing this out incase anyone missed it in the original post.

Edit: But it looks like he already knew that considering its stated in his Sig. Sorry.

 

[ghall]

Okay, the installer is not working at all. It's stuck on Installing Windows, and the superdrive is making low pitch noises. Please tell me there's not something wrong with my cd.

 

[balamw]

Okay, the installer is not working at all. It's stuck on Installing Windows, and the superdrive is making low pitch noises. Please tell me there's not something wrong with my cd.

I have to ask.... Your CD does have SP2, right?

Any clues as to where in the install you are?

B

 

[ghall]

I have to ask.... Your CD does have SP2, right?

Any clues as to where in the install you are?

B

Yep, I checked the box and it definitaly says Service Pack 2. I'm right after you restart.

BTW, I left it over-night and it made no progress. Should I bring it back and exchange it?