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    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro

    Using virtual box installation of Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro 13 "2.26 Ghz / 4 GB Ram/320 GB HD, on Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard. But the Windows XP installation doesn't recognize my display, sound and multi-touchpad mouse and keyboard. Could someone help me to get everything working? Thanks in advance...

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    Re: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro

    You should have a look at these threads first :
    Running Windows on a Macbook
    How to install Windows on MAC ?
    Install Windows 7 in Mac OS
    Mac OS X and Windows XP Dual boot
    These topics may help you... All the best!

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    Re: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro

    What do you mean by installing Virtually? Are you using some software like VirtualBox or VMWare? I think you need to configure which device you whant to emulate in the virtual machine for different hardwares. See if you get any such type of option in Settings. Do post which VM software you are using... All the best!

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    Re: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro

    Quote Originally Posted by Salvatore View Post
    What do you mean by installing Virtually? Are you using some software like VirtualBox or VMWare? I think you need to configure which device you whant to emulate in the virtual machine for different hardwares. See if you get any such type of option in Settings. Do post which VM software you are using... All the best!
    I'm using virtualbox to install Windows. Should i try Windows 7 32-bit? I think there might be some conflicts in 64bit windows. But if there is a work around, would be appreciated... Thanks in advance...

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    Re: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro

    I do not know if the problem comes from it being 64-bit. But try the 32 bit too, may be that could solve the driver problem. Besides, I see no point in installing a 64-bit on a virtual machine, unless you just want to try it, if you have the genuine windows then you might need to buy the 32-bit version, you cannot exchange the existing one with 32bit version...

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    Re: Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a MacBook Pro

    I see interest in testing a client configuration. Imagine that you developed a software and you have to test on Windows environments you're not going to install it on physical computers just to test one application when i'm not using windows, so definitely i will use a virtual machine... Thanks...

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