Windows from laptop onto my Mac

[ranny2]

Hi,

I recently upgraded from a Windows 7 laptop to a Mac Mini. I would like to put Windows on my Mini for use with some software, however I cannot afford a copy of Windows 7.

Is there anyway I can put the copy of Windows 7 my laptop came with onto the Mac? I made a recovery disk of Win 7 when the laptop was new, can this be used?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Mal]

No, your license was for that machine, and was likely tied to that machine in a way that it wouldn't install or boot another. You need to buy a copy for your Mac if you want to run it on there.

jW

 

[GGJstudios]

To run Windows apps on your Mac, you need to install Windows via Boot Camp or use Parallels or VMware Fusion. For these, you need a retail copy of Windows, not one that came with a PC.

If you don't have a Windows license, you can use CrossOver to run some applications. Not all Windows apps are compatible with CrossOver. Check their site for compatible apps.