Windows 7 for Mac?

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  1. #1 Brand new blues, Nov 15, 2011
    Problems:
    Skyrim requires Windows OS
    I don't trust myself to download a torrented OS
    Windows 7 is expensive as hell (around $125)

    Should I trust a torrented version of Windows 7 to use for Bootcamp or should I dish out $50 to a friend who says her dad can give me a copy of Windows 7?

    Any help is appreciated.:wave:
     
  2. #2 Nike is Cool, Nov 16, 2011
    $50 for the copy but I do believe talking about pirating is not allowed here, please correct me if I'm wrong.
     
  3. #3 MrGers, Nov 16, 2011
    are you a student? I got Win7 for $10 cause i was a student.
     
  4. #4 cyperkiller182, Nov 22, 2011
    If you are in a Computer Science major at a university its free.99
     
  5. #5 Broseph Radson, Nov 22, 2011
    Read the rules before posting :)
     
  6. #6 openlight, Nov 23, 2011
    When I put 7 on my MBP, I used a friend's Windows 7 Home Premium disc to install it, then the serial key for the same OS from my Acer netbook (in use on the netbook too), and it's been fine with me so far. If you can, look for somebody you know that already has a Windows 7 genuine copy and give that a go.
     
  7. #7 guest/banned, Nov 25, 2011
    Windows on a mac, so whats the point of owning a mac :confused::smoke:
     
  8. #8 xhawk29, Nov 25, 2011
    ...because they're made out of awesome metal, duh!

    Now excuse me while I go roll my eyes for a few hours.
     
  9. #9 wanderingway, Nov 26, 2011
    sorry but reformatting your mac with windows for a video game is kinda dumb in my opinion. Windows is the reason I switched to an imac. Do you have a PS3 or Xbox?
     
  10. #10 Broseph Radson, Nov 27, 2011
    [quote name='"wanderingway"']sorry but reformatting your mac with windows for a video game is kinda dumb in my opinion. Windows is the reason I switched to an imac. Do you have a PS3 or Xbox?[/quote]

    Bootcamp
     
  11. #11 Broseph Radson, Nov 30, 2011
    [quote name='"sshouse"']honestly the bootleg version should work better. the one i've been using has an autoinjected cd key and passes authentication, plus a bunch of the useless garbage that Micro$oft puts in there to rack up the price is gone[/quote]

    Please read the rules :)
     
  12. #12 wataytay69, Nov 30, 2011
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    Bootleg versions can have spyware pre installed. Wouldn't recommend this! Just take the others advice and buy the OS.

    Also just an FYI, Apple has had issues with Nvidia Drivers on some of the 2010-2011 MBPs. This issue occurs in Mac OS as well as BootCamp.

    Happens to my 17" MBP at least once daily. Screen goes blank for a few seconds then recovers. I've heard that some are having the issue actually shutting down their machines.

    Never had the issue on Snow Leopard with Boot Camp. Only occurred since upgrading to Lion.
     
  13. #13 CurtChronic, Dec 5, 2011
    That's like asking someone why they have a toaster if they also have a toaster oven. Or why they are wearing a blue shirt if their favorite color is red. Or why they have a Ford if they have also have a Chevy.

    Different functionality, each having their pros and cons. Then you can also simply factor in personal preference. I have Macs, Windows PCs and even computers running Linux. I love them all.

    Who said anything about reformatting?

    Possible? Sure.
    But in all of my years I've never encountered it.
     
  14. #14 SeanyCash, Dec 5, 2011
    Get windows 7 home oem for $99 from newegg and install alongside your Mac Os.

    It's worth buying a new copy
     

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