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Windows Vista problem installation

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transblack

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Jun 11, 2011
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Hi there

I'm trying to install windows vista on my Macbook pro using bootcamp
1- I have done with Dividing the Volumes
2- i have a copy of windows vista which is bootable
BUT whenever i start installation it reboots to start the installation and it shows windows whose MSG says that : ( No bootable device ) Even though the Cd is inserted and worked on other ( PCs )

and i tried with XP version
the same MSG was therewith a black background

Note :-
i tried with an upgrade DVD windows and it worked fine to check

is there any such way that i can use it rather than burning CDs ?

can i use an External Hard disk to sort it out ?

i formatted my laptop and I'm having now 10.6.7 but i had windows XP installed when I have had a 10.5 version

i held key option and the DVD installation ICON was not displaying there
I remade a new DVD and the same Problem is facing me

is this happening due to the low Quality CD ?




thaannnx
 
transblack said:
i tried with an upgrade DVD windows and it worked fine to check
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Can you try just using your Vista key with the upgrade disc?

All of the methods for installing Windows without an optical disc are flaky to say the least, so I don't recommend any of them unless you HAVE to.

aeneid said:
Are you using a 64 bit version of Vista? If so it won't work. Here is a link describing what I'm saying: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1846

You MUST use a 32 bit version of Vista to install it through bootcamp.
Follow this guide to install and you should be fine: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6.pdf
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This is only true for those (older) Macs that don't support a 64 bit version of Windows. I have W764 Ultimate on my MBP without any issues.

Definitely would help if the OP would mention what hardware they have.

B
 
My apologies, I miss read it, taking it as only W7 64 bit is supported and everything else is 32. But yeah. What B said.

Cheers
 
thanx for replying

whatever error happens to me now is due to the DVD installation Disk

I have 2 burned DVDs are workable on Other PCs whereas are not working on my macbook and Even Other MacBook portables

SO I guessed there is a Recommended DVD which is working on my mac kind

would anyone of you Point me out to Prefect steps of burning a DVD

ISO CDs are workable on my Macbook

IMPORTANT : my MacBook is 10.6.7 and Bootcamp is 3.4 thus this version is requesting windows 7 but i don't think the Requirements should be followed


Can i install an Old bootcamp which requesting Windows xp and vista and its editions

please HELP me
 
Seemingly the newest versions of Macbook 2011 . Air 2011 whichever is 2010 can neither install windows vista nor windows XP only Windows 7 AWFULLY

Therefore , either i need to get back my 10.5 Or i need to install Windows 7


SO I Should have to get Windows 7 for my Macbook 2011 system
 
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