Macbook Pro running XP

sanofi · 20 Mar 2008 at 17:34

Just a couple of questions:

1) Is there any issue running XP for extended periods of time on a macbook pro using bootcamp?

2) Is there any way to extend the XP partition after installation via bootcamp?

sanofi · 20 Mar 2008 at 18:20

One more, when i use headphones while in XP, the sound comes through both the headphones and the laptop speakers, any reason for this?

sanofi · 20 Mar 2008 at 20:26

EVH said:
1) Not that I know of.
2) Just open Boot Camp Assistant in OS X and slide the partition up for more space

I'm running OSX 10.4.11, when I try to use Boot camp assistant, it tells me its expired. And it seems that you can only get it with 10.5. What can i do?

sanofi · 20 Mar 2008 at 20:40

tsinc80697 said:
You cant reduce the disk size created for Windows so be careful!

I had to do a reinstall as I made my Windows space bigger than I needed it to be!

Never had any issues with it though, moved to using Parallels now though as its easier for what I need!

I actually want to increase the size of the windows partition as I am giving the machine to more of a windows user.

sanofi · 21 Mar 2008 at 00:02

lloydsj said:
out of interest how big are you making the partition for xp? i'll be bootcamping mine soon. I was thinking of giving xp about 20gb. the HD on my macbook is 250 so lots of space really.

Currently my XP partition is 30Gb, but I intend to extend that by another 20-30Gb.

sanofi · 29 Mar 2008 at 19:51

Matthew.M said:
Use Disk Utility in OS X.

Just remember to backup first!

I tried using disk utility but it wouldn't let me adjust the partition sizes.

sanofi · 30 Mar 2008 at 17:18

LordSplodge said:
Do you need Windows or just some Windows Applications?

If it is the later then how about VMWare Fusion or Parallels? If it is the former at least you will have a very stylish Windows machine!!!

I recently purchased a 2.4 Ghz Macbook so my old Macbook Pro (1.8Ghz) is going to my parents to use, and they only use Windows. So I wanted to reduce the OSX partition (about 45Gb atm) and add to the 30Gb XP partition. But when I tried using disk utility, it wouldn't let me change the partition sizes.