« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Mac Mini and Windows Xp  (Read 1462 times)

Offline Dottonedan

  • Administrator
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5907
  • Email me at art@designsbydottone.com
Mac Mini and Windows Xp
« on: January 11, 2016, 01:09:38 PM »
I have some older software that I might want to run on my old Mac min (just so I don't have to purchase another PC). Would it just be easier to get another PC rather than to do whats needed to get my Mac running the Windows XP?
Logged
Artist & high end separator, Owner of The Vinyl Hub, Owner of Dot-Tone-Designs, Past M&R Digital tech installer for I-Image machines. Over 35 yrs in the apparel industry. e-mail art@designsbydottone.com

Offline jvanick

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 2477
Re: Mac Mini and Windows Xp
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2016, 01:18:57 PM »
do you have a windows xp cd?

you can download virtual box for free http://virtualbox.org , but on an older mac mini, it's gonna be slow.

I've seen people load windows 7 on mac mini's.. not sure if you'd have driver compatability for xp.
Logged

Offline blue moon

  • Administrator
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6366
Re: Mac Mini and Windows Xp
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2016, 01:19:29 PM »
yes, buy a $99 refurb form a place like Micro Center and be done with it.

pierre
Logged
Yes, we've won our share of awards, and yes, I've tested stuff and read the scientific papers, but ultimately take everything I say with more than just a grain of salt! So if you are looking for trouble, just do as I say or even better, do something I said years ago!

Offline Command-Z

  • !!!
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 956
Re: Mac Mini and Windows Xp
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2016, 01:21:06 PM »
I run VMWare Fusion on my Mac (OSX10.5). You can run Windows within that without having to reboot.

https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion
Logged
Design, Illustration and Color Separation for the Imprinted Apparel Industry for over 20 years. SeibelStudio.com
 Custom art not in the budget? Check out Bad Bonz Designs

Offline Sbrem

  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 6055
Re: Mac Mini and Windows Xp
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2016, 02:13:23 PM »
Quote from: Command-Z on January 11, 2016, 01:21:06 PM
I run VMWare Fusion on my Mac (OSX10.5). You can run Windows within that without having to reboot.

https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion

I have Fusion on my Mac, but no longer use it (the need changed, as things do). There is also another program called Parallels...

Steve
Logged
I made a mistake once; I thought I was wrong about something; I wasn't

Offline jvieira

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 381
Re: Mac Mini and Windows Xp
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2016, 04:37:46 PM »
We run Win XP on a Mac Mini (2012) flawless. We invested in an SSD and 16gb ram though, otherwise it wouldn't run. For the cost, might as well buy a new cheap laptop
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »