Noob Q: Mac Mini & Win XP

[maranello168]

Is it possible to buy a mac mini, format the hdd and install a copy of Win XP just like that and have it working with no probs? Or is it not that easy?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

No. The Windows bootloader doesn't support EFI which is what Intel Macs use.

 

[MagSafe]

You would buy the Mac Mini, download Boot Camp, follow the instructions and install Windows that way.

 

[maranello168]

You would buy the Mac Mini, download Boot Camp, follow the instructions and install Windows that way.

ok thanks

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Why you'd want to completely ignore OS X is beyond me

 

[maranello168]

Why you'd want to completely ignore OS X is beyond me

i don't, was just 'an out of interest' question

 

[hartgeh3]

can you still run both together? Just wondering as I want to keep afew of my games and run them in Windows.

 

[Caged]

Yes, you just choose which you want when you boot up.

 

[Berserker]

Indeed you can.

My only problem is I never remember which key to press to bring up the boot menu, and when I do, I never time it right.

 

[meghatronic]

Does bootloader work with mini's though>

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Does bootloader work with mini's though>

Have not the other poster made this clear? Am I missing something?

 

[hartgeh3]

nice one, think ill be selling my Opty system soon then!

 

[tsinc80697]

do all programs work under windows on a mac or only certain ones?
looking to get a mac myself but i use all adobe/macromedia software and 3Ds max, which obv isn't available on mac, but it would be pointless buying one if i cant run it somehow