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Even the most ardent OS X fans sometimes need to take advantage of the “enemy” Windows. There are different situations: from the need to use banking clients and corporate software to launching games. There are many ways to run applications written for Windows, using both third-party tools and proprietary Apple solutions.
Conventionally, they can be divided into three categories: full installation of Windows, use of virtual machines and software emulators Windows environment. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, so we will look at them all so that you can choose the one that is most convenient for you.
Installing Windows using Boot Camp
Especially for those unfortunates who are unable to break all ties with Windows, Apple created the “Boot Camp Assistant” utility, with which you can prepare your Mac for installing Windows and, in fact, install it. In this case, a separate partition is created on the disk, allowing both operating systems to work independently of each other.
You will need 50 GB free space And boot disk Windows. The installation process itself is very simple, you just need to follow the wizard's prompts and wait for completion. After the reboot, you will have a full-fledged Windows version just like on a regular PC. All that remains is to install required applications or games - and you can use it. You can find out more about the requirements and supported versions.
Benefits of Boot Camp
- Performance. Since all the resources of the Mac are used by only one OS, we get maximum performance.
- Compatibility. Thanks to full-fledged Windows, full compatibility with any applications and games is ensured.
Disadvantages of Boot Camp
- Need to reboot. To start Windows, you will have to restart your Mac every time.
- Lack of integration. Windows does not support the HFS+ file system, which means you won’t be able to access OS X files from it, and vice versa.
Using virtual machines
This method has much in common with the previous one, but is slightly different in implementation. With it we also get a full-fledged OS, but it is installed not on real hardware, but on virtual one. Special software ( virtual machine) emulates a hardware platform for running Windows, taking away some of the Mac's resources, and it turns out that one OS runs inside another.
Parallels Desktop
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Perhaps the most popular virtual machine among Mac users. Parallels is regularly updated, always works with current versions OS X and Windows and has additional functions like a hybrid mode, when OS X and Windows interfaces are simultaneously displayed on the screen, and applications are launched regardless of their ownership. In addition, the program can launch Windows from Boot Camp partitions, which is convenient if you need to access any applications or data without rebooting.
The disadvantage of the program is that Parallels is not free. The junior version will cost you $79.99.
VMware Fusion
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Another commercial solution for OS virtualization. The key feature of VMware Fusion is the sharing wizard, which allows you to transfer the entire environment from your Windows PC to a virtual machine and continue using applications on your Mac. Installed Windows shares a clipboard with OS X, as well as access to files and network resources. Its applications are fully integrated with OS X features (Spotlight, Mission Control, Exposé). In addition, it is supported Windows startup from the Boot Camp section.
VMware Fusion costs 6,300 rubles, but before purchasing you can explore its capabilities in a free trial version.
If your plans do not include additional expenses for running Windows applications, then your choice is Oracle. Compared to paid analogues, it has much fewer capabilities, but for simple tasks quite suitable. For integration with system functions OS X is not worth counting on, but basic things like a shared clipboard and access to network resources are available here. The free nature of VirtualBox fully justifies all of its limitations.
Benefits of virtual machines
- Simultaneous operation of two operating systems. You don't need to restart your Mac to run Windows apps.
- File sharing. Since Windows runs inside OS X, file system support is not an issue.
Disadvantages of Virtual Machines
- Poor performance. Because Mac resources are shared between the two operating systems, application performance is significantly slower, especially on older computers.
- Compatibility issues. Some applications (most often games) that require direct access to hardware may not work correctly or not work at all.
Using emulators
With emulators, everything is completely different than with virtual machines and Boot Camp. More precisely, they have something in common with virtual machines, only they do not emulate Windows entirely, but only those of it software components that are necessary for work desired application. We will not have a full-fledged OS and access to its functions: we get a certain compatibility layer that allows us to run a Windows application directly in the OS X environment.
All emulators work on the same principle. The installation of the application is initialized via setup.exe, and then during its process the necessary launch parameters are configured and the necessary libraries are automatically loaded. After this, an application icon appears on Launchpad, which will work in the same way as all native OS X programs.
WineBottler
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This emulator can turn an .EXE file into an OS X compatible application. WineBottler also allows you to automatically load some already configured Windows applications. It is completely free and compatible with OS X El Capitan.
Wineskin
Another emulator, which, like the previous one, uses the Wine libraries to create ports. Compared to the previous solution, Wineskin has more settings and allows you to fine-tune the settings. We talked in detail about its setup and use in.
CrossOver
A commercial emulator whose development team has already adapted and configured many popular Windows applications and games for you. CrossOver has a friendly interface and eliminates the need to delve into settings and deal with possible errors. The only negative is that it is paid. The license costs $20.95, but there is a 14-day trial period.
Advantages of emulators
- Not needed Windows license. Emulators run applications through a compatibility layer, so a licensed copy of the OS is not needed.
- Performance. Again, due to saving resources, which are in virtual machines are spent on running a full-fledged Windows, we get higher performance compared to them.
Disadvantages of emulators
- Difficulty setting up. To use Windows applications, you first need to configure them, and this is not always easy, especially with games.
- Compatibility issues. In some cases, applications (usually resource-intensive) may not work correctly or not work at all.
What to choose
What to ultimately choose from such a variety? There is no clear answer to this question. In each specific case you need to build on your needs, but in general the recommendations are as follows.
- Boot Camp Suitable primarily for gamers, as well as those users who need maximum performance and compatibility with software. We reboot the Mac and we get a full-fledged Windows computer.
- Virtual machines will help out in cases where you need both OSs at the same time. We sacrifice performance, but avoid reboots and get good integration.
- Emulators Can only be recommended for simple tasks and infrequent use. For example, when you need to use a bank client a couple of times a month or occasionally feel nostalgic in your favorite game.
Choose the most suitable option for yourself, and in the comments tell us for what needs you use Windows applications on your Mac and how you launch them.
After the presentation of the Windows operating system in its seventh and then tenth variations, many owners of Apple devices wanted to install it on the iMac. The easiest way to cope with this task is to use Boot Camp software. The application allows you to install a new operating system from “windows” as a second system.
Apple has also released drivers for quick installation of new applications. They are easy to use and even beginners can handle the installation.
However, there are users who cannot perform this operation in any way. Something happens to them all the time - the keys do not function, there is no sound and other interference. In this article, we will look at the basic steps for installing Windows on an iMac. How to carry out the process as comfortably as possible - read below.
Before moving on to the main topic of the conversation, let’s find out why one operating system is better than another. And in general, is it worth jumping from one solution to the second? Look at the differences and make the right decision for yourself.
- Apple's design is second to none. And you can hardly argue with this statement. The company spends on development appearance the same amount of time and money as it takes to “stuff” the devices. The details are treated with due attention. By the way, the hardware also looks neat, although no one sees it.
But Microsoft is not much inferior... A revolution has occurred with the Surface Studio all-in-one PC. It looks as cool as any computer from the Apple company. By the way, the tablets and laptops of this company are very impressive in terms of design. In addition, devices for Windows are created by many manufacturers. Many products with this operating room look strange or have an outdated design, but you can also find good options.
1 Gadgets on Mac operating systems are more expensive. And much more. Even if another Windows laptop has similar functionality and capabilities, the price difference will be very significant. Windows fans have nicknamed this phenomenon the “Apple” tax. The exception is anomalous variants. For example, there is the super expensive Surface Book or highly advertised products for gamers. The average solution will cost the buyer an average of $500. By comparison, the most budget laptop from the Air line costs at least $1,000. At the same time, a quite decent PC device can be purchased for $300. Here the decision is up to the individual user, or more precisely, his financial capabilities. 2 For gamers, Windows is much more comfortable. Game lovers will choose Windows, if only because it is easier to customize. Serious gamers are constantly disassembling and reassembling their devices to replace video cards and processors, adding RAM. Of course, they won't be satisfied with Mac black boxes. Even super cool MacBooks will become outdated in a couple of years, and you won’t be able to simply insert additional RAM into them. Many more toys do not install on Mac. This problem dates back to the 1990s and is still relevant today. When Jobs left Atari he probably lost interest in games. But in vain! 3 Technical support Mac is better(of course, if it actually exists in your region). If your device fails, you can always go to an Apple store near your home. A specialist will diagnose and repair it. Moreover, if the problem is minor, the repair will be completely free. But again it all depends on the presence of such a point in your city. If it is missing, you will have to rack your brains or run. With a PC, everything is easier in this regard. Some things can be repaired yourself, others can be entrusted to a familiar programmer. And if that doesn’t help, spare parts are available in any store. In large cities there are official Microsoft stores with services. So residents of megacities are lucky in this regard. There are still few such outlets, but the company is actively developing in this direction. 4 It's harder to catch a virus on a Mac. There are much fewer devices on this operating system (including due to their high price), so hackers are not so interested in creating spies and viruses for them. Although in recent years such “specialists” have been increasingly pressed, and they are becoming more attentive to narrower areas. Therefore, the Apple company is also not asleep and is taking measures to get ahead of the scammers. Every year, new security systems are introduced into iOS gadgets. 5 OSes look completely different. This is immediately noticeable. In Windows 10, they combined the comfort and friendliness of the seven with the promise of touch screen eights. And this idea was a success. You can jump between the tablet and regular desktop options. And the latter looks familiar - with a start element at the bottom. The tablet displays a list of software.So, most likely, you have decided. Now let’s take a step-by-step look at how to install Windows on an iMac.
Preparing to install Windows 7 on your iMac
Of course, we are talking not only about the seven, but also about any other version of this operating system - Windows 10 and others. Installing Windows 7 or Windows 10 is a serious operation that requires setting up the device on which it will be installed.
But first, let’s find out why the owner of an iOS device needs to install Windows 10. Especially considering that the developer deliberately moved away from “windows”. There can be a lot of reasons, for example:
- Not every program that is installed on a PC has an analogue for Mac. A typical example is “1C: Enterprise”.
- If you have just purchased an Apple gadget, you may be confused about its functions. Here everything is completely different. And the second operating system will return the user to a familiar environment and will not let him get confused until he gets used to the Mac.
For the operation you will need the required distribution (a version of the version that you decided to install). You also need a disk with iMac OS X. Checking the free space on the disk is a mandatory stage of preliminary preparation. It must be at least 10 GB. Finally, the most important thing is Boot Camp.
Attention! PC installation is not possible for every model. So, nothing will work with iMac 17 and 20 inches. These are outdated products manufactured in 2006. With more modern products there should be no problems. If your model is unknown, check Apple's online resource for information.
Installing Windows 10 on iMac
From the instructions below you will learn how to install Windows on an Apple operating system. The installed PC is implemented into the iMac through Boot Camp, a set of software. This solution will be required when creating a partition for Windows and rebooting the installation system. Drivers will provide the functionality of the operating system and its interaction with the hardware component of the computer. It would be nice to automatically “refresh” the drivers.
Before installation, we update the operating system itself. For this purpose, go to the updates section on the Apple resource on the Internet. In addition, we create a backup so that if data is lost, we can restore it.
- Launch the Boot Camp assistant.
- Click on the continuation element and select the volume hard drive under a “fresh” operating system. To do this, we drag the partition between the names of the operating systems.
- We break it down into sections using the appropriate element. We are waiting for the operation to complete and float to the BootCamp table with the selected volume.
- We insert the disk with the PC distribution kit and click on start installation.
- We wait for the reboot to complete and select the previously specified disk for installation.
- Click on disk properties.
- Let's move on to formatting.
- We observe the installation itself - at this step the process will start. Here you will need to select the language and other parameters.
Note that after the appearance of the second operating system on the device, various kinds of problems often arise. And the most common one concerns sound. To correct the situation, you will need a disk with OS X. You need to place it in the drive and click on the next item in the pop-up window. The software is asked to accept the terms of the contracts, which is what needs to be done. Once the installation is complete, click on the Finish button.
This should be followed by another reboot, after which you can rest assured that your iMac has two operating systems. Before the operation, do not be lazy to think seriously and weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of such a decision. If you take hasty steps you can lose personal information and content. And in the worst case, damage the “native” operating system. Objective arguments at the beginning of the article will help you make the right decision.
Not long ago Apple released new version 13-inch MacBook Air. Contrary to the usual year difference, the new product came out just six months later, however, the changes in it are small: a little more powerful processor, and that's all. Zoom.Cnews observers decided on a desperate experiment - installing an operating room Windows system on MacBook Air. You can find out more about the results below.
The new MacBook Air 13 comes with a default processor Intel Core i5-4260U with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz instead of the Intel Core i5-4250U with 1.3 GHz in the six-month-old model. This gives a very small increase in performance, it can only be noticed in benchmarks, however, the new product is offered to customers for the same money, and the previous model is cheaper. It is difficult to find adequate competitors for the MacBook Air. Models that are more or less comparable in price tend to have lower performance (despite the higher clock speed, the Intel Core i5-4200U itself is less productive than the i5-4250U/4260U).
On the other hand, you can find Windows laptops similar in size and performance, but they will cost much more - it will be a completely different price category, and some characteristics will be noticeably better (screen resolution, for example), which is not always justified in such laptops.
Well, moreover, it is impossible to find a Windows laptop that would last as long as a MacBook Air on battery power. This is due, among other things, to the energy efficiency of the OS X operating system.
How to Install Windows on MacBook Air
It is very difficult to install the OS X operating system on a regular Windows PC, and even then it is not a fact that everything will work. In most cases, the so-called “Hackintosh” is used - a special build of OS X, which, after performing special rituals “with dances and tambourines,” is capable of running on a regular PC. However, if the user is lucky with motherboard, then after flashing the BIOS and replacing the bootloader, you can even install a completely official OS X distribution, which will even receive regular updates from the Apple server. Some, however, also call this method hackintosh.
But install Windows on any Mac is easier steamed turnips. No more difficult than installing Windows on any “regular” computer, perhaps a little longer. The simplest method Windows installations on Mac - using the Boot Camp Assistant utility built into OS X, which will help you partition the disk, configure the boot loader and prepare bootable USB flash drive with drivers and distribution image (or without it, if you have a DVD at hand).
Note that even if you prefer virtualization to installing multiple operating systems on your computer, this is also not a problem in OS X: the most popular virtual machine for Mac, Parallels Desktop, allows you to work with Windows installed in Boot Camp and does not require additional manipulations: that is, you can use Windows both in virtualization mode and loading into it separately. But for the purposes of this article we will only work with Boot Camp.
So, we stock up on an external USB DVD drive, an image of 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium and an 8 GB flash drive. Now it's time to do something small - launch Boot Camp.
First, the utility will ask what we are going to do. The top checkbox: “Create a Windows installation disk or later” can be removed immediately - we don’t need this, because There is already a disc (DVD). Click “Next”.
Since we have already inserted the flash drive into the USB, Boot Camp suggests using it to save drivers and other useful utilities that will be useful to us when working in Windows. The next stage is disk partitioning.
Usually programs that deal with disk partitioning are quite complicated for beginners, but here everything is elementary - you don’t have to do anything by hand. Maybe just pull the slider, choosing how much space on the built-in drive will be allocated for OS X and how much for Windows. We chose the “Divide into equal parts” option.
Basically, that's all. After clicking the “Install” button, Boot Camp will begin preparing the USB flash drive. At this time, you can go have tea, having previously connected a USB-DVD drive and inserted it into Windows distribution. Boot Camp will work for about half an hour, it all depends on how much you have to download from the Internet. Remember the checkbox in the first step: “Download the latest software Windows support from Apple"? This is what it is. You could turn it off, but we prefer everything fresh. After Boot Camp finishes, the computer will reboot and Windows installation will begin as usual. Select your country, select your keyboard, sit back, enter your product code, sit back again, and so on. Unless you have to manually format the newly created partition (it will be called BOOTCAMP) in NTFS. But Windows will warn you about this.
When Windows installs and finally boots, it will install the very same Windows support software from Apple that it includes.
In total, Windows 7 was installed via Boot Camp in just over an hour with minimal user interaction. Even a child can handle it.
Running Windows on MacBook Air
Windows 7 feels great on the latest MacBook Air.
This is not surprising - the hardware of poppies is quite ordinary.
To help a Mac driver who has just left the friendly and familiar world of OS X and entered Windows - a world little familiar to him and therefore hostile, there is a “Boot Camp Control Panel”, which is automatically installed just from a USB flash drive. The icon of this application is placed in the tray and you can always call it from there.
The application has three sections: selection boot volume, keyboard settings and touchpad settings.
In the keyboard settings - only selecting the operating mode of the functional row of keys F1-F12. Unfortunately, there is no key mapping. By default, the Alt/Ctrl control keys correspond to their Windows counterparts, and Cmd turns into the Windows key (accordingly, to launch Explorer, for example, you need to press Cmd+E). If you connect an external Windows keyboard, it will work as expected from a Windows keyboard. As for the layout, the default will be “Russian (Apple)” - completely similar to the standard Russian layout in OS X, but you can simply select “Russian”, and then the button under Esc, to the left of the “1” key, will turn into the letter “Ё” "
There are more parameters in the trackpad (touchpad) settings. In fact, they allow you to bring the use of the touchpad in Windows as close as possible to OS X - almost all the usual multi-touch gestures will be available.
By the way, the logical disk with OS X (which is formatted in HFS+) is also accessible from Windows. True, only for reading. You won't be able to delete anything from it, just like you won't be able to create a folder or file.
By the way, formatting will also not work - the system will throw an error. But it’s still better not to do this - after we tried to format the OS X partition from Windows, it crashed and we had to restore OS X via Recovery. In general, this is the only bug that we found. Although quite unpleasant.
From OS X, the Windows disk (formatted in NTFS) is also readable, but not writable.
Download and select OS
On a Mac, there is no “traditional” OS selection menu. By default, after installing Windows in Boot Camp, the laptop will boot into OS X without issue when rebooted or turned on. If you want to boot into Windows, you need to hold down the Alt button while booting - then a menu for selecting a boot partition will appear. If you have not installed anything else, then there will be three sections: recovery (OS X recovery), OS X and Windows. Select the third one and boot into Windows.
And since Windows will reboot much more often than OS X, which generally rarely requires a reboot, it makes sense to configure the Boot Camp utility on Windows to boot into Windows by default. Even if you very rarely use Microsoft operating systems, believe me, it will be easier. After all, you will have to turn off or restart your Mac under OS X even less often.
Performance test
Let's now see what MBA13 is capable of on Windows. First, a performance assessment based on the version of Windows 7 itself.
Everything is quite expected: fast RAM, fast hard drive(which here, in fact, is not a hard drive, but a solid-state drive), although the system was clearly flattered by the processor and graphics for games. But when working, as they say, with office applications, “everything really flies.”
We also ran PC Mark 7. The results are as follows:
Is it a lot or a little? See for yourself: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro on Intel Core i3-4010U scored only 4286 points, and Acer Aspire S7-392-74508G25tws with Intel processor Core i5-4200U - 5048 points.
But we have one more test left. As you know, the MacBook Air 13 is the longest-lasting thinnest laptop available today. Under OS X, it works for up to 12-13 hours without any “dim the screen brightness, turn off all wireless interfaces, move at least 10 steps away from the computer and try not to breathe.” Well, what about Windows? Easy to check. We carried out the following test: in each OS we launched standard browser (Internet Explorer for Windows and Safari for OS X), opened three pages in the browser: Facebook, Twitter and VKontakte (so that they were constantly updated), and also launched an MPEG-4 video with Full-HD resolution for loop playback and expanded it to full screen. By the way, the screen brightness was set to maximum. In general - harsh conditions and no concessions.
In this mode, the MacBook running OS X worked for 9 hours and 32 minutes. Not a bad result, we approve. Well, what about Windows? Alas, the situation here is not so rosy: 5 hours 11 minutes. In principle, this is not so little compared to the same ultrabooks on Windows, whose manufacturers claim 6-7 hours of operation, but in reality they (if used approximately as we described above) are discharged after 4-4. 5 o'clock. But still, the difference is almost double with OS X. This, by the way, once again confirms the energy efficiency of OS X itself.
By the way, at first we wanted to test without launching the video player, but simply open the fourth page in the browser, from YouTube, where we could launch the Full-HD video. In OS X, the MacBook Air 13 worked in this mode for 6 hours 26 minutes (such a low result is explained by the constantly running Flash Player- because of YouTube), and in Windows 7 - five hours, but for some reason in Internet Explorer on YouTube it was impossible to select Full-HD resolution (1080p), only HD (720p), and when using Google Chrome, where from Full-HD to YouTube problems there was none, the laptop generally worked for 4 hours and 15 minutes. We rejected this test - you can hardly trust its results, because... conditions were unequal. But, if anything, keep in mind: Google browser Chrome drains your computer faster than Safari or Internet Explorer.
How to Remove Windows from MacBook Air
What should you do if you no longer need Windows on your Mac and need to remove it? Apple took care of this too. Boot into OS X, launch “Boot Camp Assistant” and select “Remove Windows 7 or later.”
That's it, nothing else is needed - the program itself will erase the disk partition that is no longer needed and fill the remaining space with the main partition.
Removing Windows has never been so fast - the whole procedure took less than a minute.
Practice shows that Apple still produces the best laptops in the world. Reliable, powerful, lightweight, energy efficient. But even if the Windows world doesn't let you go, all is not lost. Apple took care of the user and provided him with an amazing opportunity to use Windows on a Mac, if necessary.
If you have never reinstalled an operating system in your life, and, moreover, have never installed several operating systems on one computer, Boot Camp will still not let you get confused. You won’t even have time to get scared - a minimum of questions and Boot Camp will already start working. Well, if you are an experienced geek, then you will certainly be surprised by the simplicity and ease of the process. Although, it is worth noting that not every geek is able to appreciate the simplicity and ease.
Start: A comparison of installation methods is described in the article.
According to available data on the Internet, installing Windows 7 on a Mac via boot camp is possible with the following modifications:
32 bit version:
- - MacBook, Mac mini, Mac Pro assembled on an Intel processor.
MacBook Pro, iMac released since 2007
- - Mac mini released since mid-2010
iMac (21.5", 27", starting in late 2009)
iMac (21.5", 2010 and later)
MacBook (13" since late 2009)
MacBook Pro (15" and 17" since 2008, 13" since 2009)
Mac Pro since 2008
OS X version must be at least 10.5 Leopard. Those. if you have OS X Mountain Lion, then it will work, because... came out later than OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Preparation:
What you will need:-
- Windows 7 disk and an external drive, if the Mac doesn’t have one or the built-in one refuses to read it.
- Important to remember:
- Flash drive and Internet access to download drivers from the apple website.
1) We start by updating OS X by clicking on the apple icon in the upper left corner, then “Software Update”.
2) Before you start installing Windows 7 on a mac via bootcamp, it is recommended to do backup copy data, for example using the built-in Time Machine utility or another method, to avoid loss of information when partitioning the disk.
4) Select 2 checkboxes: “Download support software” in order to usb drive copied the drivers necessary for correct operation and "Install Windows 7". Insert the USB flash drive to copy the support software, click next.
Within 10-15 minutes. from the apple website will be copied necessary files and the "WindowsSupport" folder was created, in which the drivers are located. After finishing, remove and remove the flash drive from the mac, if it has autorun, so that when the installation begins, it will boot from the DVD, not the USB.
5) The next step is to set the partition size, the size of which depends on how many programs and games you will use. For example, if your tasks are limited to ordinary office tasks, then 25 GB is enough, but if you would like to play, then 100 GB may not be enough, because... only 1 game can take up more than 15 Gb. The operating system itself takes 10-15 Gb.
We insert installation disk, If optical drive no, or it doesn’t read the disk, which is not uncommon, connect an external DVD drive and click “Install”.
After partitioning, the device will reboot and the installation of Windows on the mac will automatically begin using boot camp, in about 5-10 minutes. A menu will appear with a choice of language. If you want to interrupt the process and go to OS X, then press "alt" after rebooting and go to the desired environment.
Start:
Important to remember: In order to select the required operating system, hold down the "alt" key immediately after pressing the power button.
6) At the beginning, a window will appear with a choice of language, marking the language used in the next item, click “Full installation”.
We mark the section with the inscription "bootcamp" and click the "next" button, if at the bottom there is the inscription "Windows cannot be installed...", then select the section with the inscription "boot camp" and go to -> "disk setup" -> "format".
7) After installing Windows 7 on a Mac via boot camp, you are prompted to enter your username and computer name.
8) The password field can be left blank; the key is usually located in the product box and is a 25-digit code. This code can be entered after installing Windows 7 on a Mac via boot camp, but no later than within a month.
10) We indicate the preferred network settings, in our case it is " Home network" and then the desktop should appear. You may also be asked to select wi-fi network to connect to the Internet, if this window appears, you can skip it.
Settings
The installation of Windows 7 on a Mac via boot camp is complete, but there is still some configuration left to do, namely installing drivers and boot camp in a new environment so that the video card and other components function without errors and with all the provided functions, this is especially important for the video card so that it can be used was used at 100% of capacity.
11) Windows will boot by default if you do not press the "alt" button at the beginning of boot to select native OS X. After loading, insert our flash drive with drivers, go to the "WindowsSupport" folder, click "setup" and then accept the default settings, itself the process lasts about 7 minutes. Upon completion, you will be prompted to reboot, and then you can begin full use.
12) At the bottom right in the Microsoft environment, the “boot camp” icon will appear, by clicking on it, then “boot camp control panel” you can select the operating system that will automatically load when turned on. You can also make the default selection in OS X in the " System Settings" -> "Boot volume".
Data exchange
13) In Windows, the OS X partition is visible, but you can only read from it, open files, copy, but you won’t be able to write to it, because. file system types differ. OS X also sees the Microsoft partition, but can only read and cannot write. It is, of course, possible to exchange files this way, but it is extremely inconvenient. To record data on one medium, you can use a flash drive with file system fat or special utility, for example Paragon. There are 2 applications from Paragon: 1) NTFS for Mac to write and change files on Windows disk from mac and 2) HFS+ for Windows to write data to OS X from Win.
After installing these utilities, you can easily work in different environments without difficulty, changing and editing files, the only drawback is that Paragon is paid, a free analogue existed at the time of writing, but only allowed you to work with NTFS system, and it was called "macfuse".