http://macosx.com/forums/ Dedicated to running other operating systems on Mac Intel hardware including but no limited to Windows, Linux and more. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://http.cdnlayer.com/digitalcrowd/macosx.com/forums/images/ca_evo2/misc/rss.jpg http://macosx.com/forums/ http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311786-migrating-parallel-virtualization-one-mac-another.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:01:47 GMT I want to move the whole shebang from one Mac to another. Is it possible without having to install Parallels, Win XP and all the installed applications? Is it possible using fire wire? At the very least, can I just install Parallels, XP and... I want to move the whole shebang from one Mac to another. Is it possible without having to install Parallels, Win XP and all the installed applications?

Is it possible using fire wire?

At the very least, can I just install Parallels, XP and migrate all the other installed applications and files on that virtulization?

Can I do this without Migrating any of the Mac stuff? ]]> RonaldMacDonald http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311786-migrating-parallel-virtualization-one-mac-another.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311785-parallels-security-software.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:38:24 GMT I have installed Free AVG and Windows Defender on Parallels. When you install these, are they supposed to check for updates and download them automatically and preferably in the background? Do I need to set that somewhere? On Windows... I have installed Free AVG and Windows Defender on Parallels. When you install these, are they supposed to check for updates and download them automatically and preferably in the background?

Do I need to set that somewhere?

On Windows Defender, when I click Check for Updates Now, I get this error message that reads:

The program can't check for the definition updates. Error 0x80004002

All I do is read these tedious software manuals all day and can't get any real work done. ]]> RonaldMacDonald http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311785-parallels-security-software.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311721-ntldr-missing-after-mounting-external-corrupt-disk.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:47:55 GMT When booting to xp i get "ntldr missing".

I got this error after first mounting, in os x, an external disk that i had used in an old laptop but could not use anymore because it gave me that very message "ntldr missing". The disk was mounted as "no name". I deleted everything that was on it. But got an error message when trying to delete the content so I just unplugged the usb. Big mistake.

Next time I booted to xp partition (boot camp) i got the same message that was on the corrupt disk. ntldr missing. And now - in os x I can still see the external disk - no name. However I cant find the partition for my boot camp installation when I go to disk utility.

Running: diskutil list
/dev/disk0
#: TYPE NAME SIZE IDENTIFIER
0: GUID_partition_scheme *232.9 Gi disk0
1: EFI 200.0 Mi disk0s1
2: Apple_HFS Macintosh HD 200.9 Gi disk0s2
3: Microsoft Basic Data NO NAME 31.7 Gi disk0s3
/dev/disk1
#: TYPE NAME SIZE IDENTIFIER
0: MacFUSE 2.0 *10.0 Mi disk1
/dev/disk2
#: TYPE NAME SIZE IDENTIFIER
0: Apple_partition_scheme *18.8 Mi disk2
1: Apple_partition_map 31.5 Ki disk2s1
2: Apple_HFS NTFS-3G 2009.4.4 18.7 Mi disk2s2

Also tried installing macfuse as you can see.

Will it help to unmont NO NAME? Need some pointers please! ]]> dagnattland http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311721-ntldr-missing-after-mounting-external-corrupt-disk.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311706-accidentally-erased-mac-windows-partition.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:57:44 GMT I recently tried to resize my windows partition on my macbook pro with OSX 10.5.8 Leopard using Winclone. I went to choose the partition in boot camp that I wanted to add windows to, and I chose the wrong one. When it was almost finished I realized... I recently tried to resize my windows partition on my macbook pro with OSX 10.5.8 Leopard using Winclone. I went to choose the partition in boot camp that I wanted to add windows to, and I chose the wrong one. When it was almost finished I realized I did not choose the correct partition as is specified in the boot camp instructions from apple, and I panicked and clicked escape and the power button. I went to reboot and got the error message saying non-system disk, press any key to reboot.

At this point, I've backed up all my files and everyone previously to doing this because I knew something bad was likely to happen. I just want to do a system restore, and I'm pretty sure I've messed up the mac partition pretty bad.

Now when I start it and hold down the option button, A windows part comes up but nothing happens when I try to select it. If I don't hold down the option button, I get the error message I mentioned above

Any ideas of what I can do...other than to never trust myself with my computer ever again?

Thank you! ]]> jbl0605 http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311706-accidentally-erased-mac-windows-partition.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311695-parallels-desktop-camtasia-studio.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:56:46 GMT Hi guys, I am probably going to buy my first mac soon, and I was wondering, if Camtasia Studio 6 (for Windows) would work, if I used Parallels Desktop to run my Windows 7? If yes, then would I also be able torecord my mac screen (of course WHILE... Hi guys,

I am probably going to buy my first mac soon, and I was wondering, if Camtasia Studio 6 (for Windows) would work, if I used Parallels Desktop to run my Windows 7? If yes, then would I also be able torecord my mac screen (of course WHILE running Win7)?
Then there is one last thing I'd like to ask: Does Camtaia Studio 6 (for Windows) even work on Windows 7?

Thanks already,
WL7 ]]> WindowsLeopard7 http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311695-parallels-desktop-camtasia-studio.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311612-installing-snow-leopard-mbpro-backing-up.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:28:56 GMT Well I finally got around to getting snow leopard. I hear you don't need in order to upgrade to snow leopard from Tiger.
I have backed up my mac data on a hard drive using CCCloner. And am completely confused as to what to do next. The question(s) I guess I have is how do I back up the Windows data? I have winclone ready to use, but every time I try to use it doesn't open. Do I have to do this from the windows? Obviously I am doing something wrong. ]]> edwin folk http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311612-installing-snow-leopard-mbpro-backing-up.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311523-how-running-snow-leopard-not-server-vmware-fusion-3-a.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:49:22 GMT I have running Snow leopard(NOT Server) on hacked VMWare fusion 2.0.5，I updated VM to 3.0 and hack it with the same method on 2.0.5(Run some command-line in Terminal)，but it still unable to run the Snow leopard.Whether there is any way to solve this problem? ]]> robinwei http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311523-how-running-snow-leopard-not-server-vmware-fusion-3-a.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311507-i-am-attempting-try-something-geeky-boot-camp-need-advice.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:22:39 GMT I have yet to use boot camp and at present, my Mac is 100% Mac. I have a XP on a Dell computer and have backed up ALL data (including system and drivers) to an external drive using Acronis TrueImage 2010 backup software for windows. The software... I have yet to use boot camp and at present, my Mac is 100% Mac. I have a XP on a Dell computer and have backed up ALL data (including system and drivers) to an external drive using Acronis TrueImage 2010 backup software for windows. The software will allow you to restore to completely different hardware using an option they sell called Acronis True Image Home 2010 Plus Pack.

Is there a way I could create a partition with boot camp assistant and then without inserting any disks, "recover" from the external drive on which I have made a backup using Acronis?

I am trying to do things without having to install all that system software, applications, etc. ]]> RonaldMacDonald http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311507-i-am-attempting-try-something-geeky-boot-camp-need-advice.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311481-installing-windows-error-via-bootcamp.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:29:41 GMT Hi ,


i am a complete newbie to mac world , just bought the new 15" macbook pro , when i tried installing windows with original windows xp disc sp3 version , the first part of loading the files to the system disc completed and then restarted as it normally would do when you are installing on a pc , but then it is showing a disk error and asking to press any key to restart.... how to overcome this....any help would be appreciated...Thanks in advance ]]> maisaiah http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311481-installing-windows-error-via-bootcamp.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311457-audio-not-working-parallels-5-a.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:40:27 GMT Hi all
I have used bootcamp (Vista 32) with Parallels 4 and everything was ok
But after upgrading to Parellels 5 my audio stopped working
Reinstalling Parallels didn't help
In bootcamp al is working fine. ]]> omela http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311457-audio-not-working-parallels-5-a.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311448-micro-soft-access.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:58:53 GMT I am a MAC user OS X Snow Leopard... I need to be able to load a data base from a PC that is in Access to my MAC, then be able to send it back and forth with the edits I make to our webmaster (a dedicated PC user) can you tell me how this can be... I am a MAC user OS X Snow Leopard... I need to be able to load a data base from a PC that is in Access to my MAC, then be able to send it back and forth with the edits I make to our webmaster (a dedicated PC user) can you tell me how this can be done ......?? ]]> nacat http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311448-micro-soft-access.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311405-boot-camp-woes.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:36:11 GMT Hello everyone. I am a new member to this forum, so just wanted to say hi. But on to my problem. If anyone can help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I have a Intel MacBook running OSX 10.5.7, and just recently i have used rEfit to have... Hello everyone. I am a new member to this forum, so just wanted to say hi.

But on to my problem. If anyone can help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I have a Intel MacBook running OSX 10.5.7, and just recently i have used rEfit to have the option to dual boot from OSX and Linux. But now, due to college requirements i need this macbook to run Windows. I have the legal copy of Windows, and i tried opening up bootcamp to see if i could delete the linux partition on the HD. It refused to be of any use. So now i am stuck and have no idea what my next step should be.

I am usually pretty computer savvy so complex instructions shouldn't be a problem for me. Thanks in advance to any who reply

BTW if it helps any here is the output after i run Partition Inspector


*** Report for internal hard disk ***

Current GPT partition table:
# Start LBA End LBA Type
1 40 409639 EFI System (FAT)
2 409640 318914599 Mac OS X HFS+
3 318914600 474701709 Basic Data
4 481408741 488397134 Linux Swap
5 474701710 481408740 Linux Swap

Current MBR partition table:
# A Start LBA End LBA Type
1 1 409639 ee EFI Protective
2 409640 318914599 af Mac OS X HFS+
3 * 318914600 474701709 83 Linux
4 481408741 488397134 82 Linux swap / Solaris

MBR contents:
Boot Code: Unknown, but bootable

Partition at LBA 40:
Boot Code: None (Non-system disk message)
File System: FAT32
Listed in GPT as partition 1, type EFI System (FAT)

Partition at LBA 409640:
Boot Code: None
File System: HFS Extended (HFS+)
Listed in GPT as partition 2, type Mac OS X HFS+
Listed in MBR as partition 2, type af Mac OS X HFS+

Partition at LBA 318914600:
Boot Code: GRUB
File System: ext3
Listed in GPT as partition 3, type Basic Data
Listed in MBR as partition 3, type 83 Linux, active

Partition at LBA 481408741:
Boot Code: None
File System: Unknown
Listed in GPT as partition 4, type Linux Swap
Listed in MBR as partition 4, type 82 Linux swap / Solaris

Partition at LBA 474701710:
Boot Code: None
File System: Unknown
Listed in GPT as partition 5, type Linux Swap ]]> csavoy1 http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311405-boot-camp-woes.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311375-starting-scratch-accidentally.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:17:43 GMT hey everyone, looks like we have some helpful people here so I thought I'd give macosx.com a shot.

I really hate duplicate posts but I've flicked through other thread and seen I have a different problem [excuse me if this isn't the case].

SO, long story short, here are the details:
1. I've accidentally formatted all of my harddrives except for bootcamp [which isn't useful without a mac os x]
2. I haven't completed a windows xp install
3. I have tried to format a partition to ntfs for a clean install
4. leopard didn't like that [told me install failed].

what is the first thing I should do apart from regret not using time machine?

thank you in advance ]]> nekotali http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311375-starting-scratch-accidentally.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311373-clean-install-osx-save-boot-camp.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:08:13 GMT I have Snow Leopard installed on one partition and i let OSX create a Boot Camp partition of 80GB. I followed the process and installed Windows 7 x64. I am now selling the iMac and the buyer wants the Windows load. Since i need to reinstall OSX to... I have Snow Leopard installed on one partition and i let OSX create a Boot Camp partition of 80GB. I followed the process and installed Windows 7 x64. I am now selling the iMac and the buyer wants the Windows load. Since i need to reinstall OSX to factory defaults before i ship, will that cause a problem?
can i re-install Snow Leopard and still dual boot with the option key?
Will the little diamond icon sill work inside of Windows when i reinstall OSX?

I am trying to avoid restaging the WHOLE machine. ]]> s4mb4 http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311373-clean-install-osx-save-boot-camp.html http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311323-i-need-little-bootcamp-camp-help.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:23:25 GMT Finally have to get windows on a Mac. I am planing to put Windows 7 on its own drive in my Mac Pro (see my signature). I just a forth drive in my Mac Pro and it is sitting there waiting for Amazon to deliver Windows 7. So how do I install... Finally have to get windows on a Mac. I am planing to put Windows 7 on its own drive in my Mac Pro (see my signature). I just a forth drive in my Mac Pro and it is sitting there waiting for Amazon to deliver Windows 7.

So how do I install Windows 7 on its own drive? I know this sounds funny to some here that i am asking this but this is the first time I tried Windows on my Macs. My ultimate plan is to get VMWare Fusion to run both system at the same time from my Mac drives in the Mac Pro. ]]> Satcomer http://macosx.com/forums/boot-camp-os-virtualization-mac/311323-i-need-little-bootcamp-camp-help.html