install a torrent of Windows 7 onto a Mac OS X

RoseOfChaos · 23-06-09, 22:15

I'm trying to install a torrent of Windows 7 onto a Mac OS X. A friend I was talking to has both on his computer, and says that all I have to do is press option while the computer starts-- which did not work, needless to say. Do I need to take an extra step to install it, and if so, how do I do that?

tl;dr -- I DON'T SPEAK MAC

InsaneNutter · 23-06-09, 22:25

Have you used bootcamp to setup a partition for Windows 7?

This guide might be just what you’re after: Using Boot Camp to install Windows 7 on your Mac: The Complete Walkthrough - Simple Help

I don’t have a Mac myself but we do have a few Mac users here so hopefully someone will be able to help you out more.

Nimrod · 24-06-09, 01:45

Yep, you need to use the Bootcamp Assistant which will partition the hard drives and reboot the Mac ready to boot from the Windows 7 Install Disc

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RoseOfChaos Stayed to Post Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	install a torrent of Windows 7 onto a Mac OS X I'm trying to install a torrent of Windows 7 onto a Mac OS X. A friend I was talking to has both on his computer, and says that all I have to do is press option while the computer starts-- which did not work, needless to say. Do I need to take an extra step to install it, and if so, how do I do that? tl;dr -- I DON'T SPEAK MAC

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