Windows xp

[kenbjr]

So I'm looking to put XP on my i7 macbook pro.
I have a large format printer that will only work with xp due to drivers.
But now I cant find drivers for my mac to work in xp. Bootcamp wants to see windows 7 and provides drivers for 7, so what do I do now?
any Ideas?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What about using Windows XP as VM via VMWare Fusion, Parallels Desktop or Sun's Virtual Box (free, but a bit buggy)?

 

[Intell]

Apple has discontinued Windows XP support with 2011 Macs. There is no way to get it to load or run via Boot Camp.

 

[accessoriesguy]

VM Ware supports to the use of XP, only problem is getting the XP Operating system.

have you thought of using redwine?

 

[kenbjr]

Apple has discontinued Windows XP support with 2011 Macs. There is no way to get it to load or run via Boot Camp.

BOO!!
Do you think VMware will do it? I have Fusion but its not the newest V.

 

[Intell]

Do you think VMware will do it? I have Fusion but its not the newest V.

Sure, any virtual machine application will work. Just forward the printer's USB connection to Windows and everything should work without an issue.

 

[vistadude]

Parallels and Fusion will be easiest. You can also buy Windows 7 and run XP for free in windows XP mode. You need Windows 7 pro or ultimate for that.

 

[balamw]

VM Ware supports to the use of XP, only problem is getting the XP Operating system.

You can also buy Windows 7 and run XP for free in windows XP mode.

W7 is definitely the most convenient way to pick up a spare license of XP to run under W7/Virtual PC.

Just note that you can't take this VM to Fusion, even though you can take it to VMWare Player under W7.

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