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Utilities to install Windows Operating Systems on an Intel based Mac

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VMware Fusion is third-party software which allows users to run virtual operating systems (such as Windows XP or Vista/7/8) on their Intel-based Macintosh computer. The virtual operating system runs as an application from within OS X allowing users to quickly switch between each environment.

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Bootcamp is a utility included with OS X which guides users through the process of installing Windows XP or Vista onto the hard disk of their Intel-based Macintosh computer.

Click here Bootcamp Instructions: to open the Apple webpage and watch its view a bootcamp instructional videodocument.

Advantages: Windows runs more quickly then it would from within a virtual environment.
Disadvantages: A reboot is required to switch between operating systems.

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