How to install Windows Vista using Bootcamp 1.2 into your mac?

It must have been a blessing to be able to run different operating system at the same time. Despite Mac of running with Intel processor now, we’ll able to install Windows using  our Mac’s hardware. For this example, I’ll share on how you can install Windows Vista onto your Mac that is running Intel processor. We’ll need a copy of Bootcamp version 1.2 which is available for download on Apple’s website. Please ensure that you have at least more than 10gigabyte (10gb) free disk space on your computer.

Upon installing your copy of Bootcamp, launch the program to proceed.

While proceeding towards installing your new operating system, you’ll be asked if you want to create a Window’s Mac Driver CD. Prepare an empty CD-R for this so that after you are done with the Windows installation, you will just need to insert this CD and install it to make Windows recognize all of your hardware. It’s a must since it will also enable the trackpad and Apple Remote to work with Windows Vista.

After you’re done with the drivers CD, you’ll be asked on how much you will allocate for your Windows partition. Note that this partitioning process is so EASY that you have to only drag the column bar in the middle to determine the space you’ll need to allocate.

When you’re done, press ‘Partition’. Please note that to install Windows Vista Home Premium requires at least 8GB of hard disk space.

Upon completion of partitioning, you may now proceed with installing your Windows Vista. Insert the Windows Vista DVD that you have into the DVD Drive.

It will reboot into the installation menu.

Windows Vista installation screen.

Select ‘Install Now’. If you do not have the product key with you now, you may proceed with the 30 days trial.

Select the desired packaged that you have purchased.

Choose fresh install, and the partition that you have just made earlier in bootcamp.

What’s left is to just enjoy. And to remember install the Mac Driver’s CD when you’re done! Enjoy!

Filed under: Apple, Software, Technology, Tips

How to enter safe mode in Windows XP?

The magical F8 key, tt has been around since Windows 95 to serve humanity in problem diagnostic.

And here I would like to share with you this neat tips.

Upon startup of your computer, when your computer checks harddisk, ram and so forth, which before the Windows blue loading bar comes in. (Screenshot might appear different from your computer). Keep on repeatly press F8, yes, spam it

And if succesful, you will be prompt with a black and white (dos) selection menu on what you want to do. You can choose Safe Mode, and use the System Restore Manager to help in fixing your computer. Wait patiently while it loads.

And to double confirm that you are in the correct mode, you will notice that in safe mode, most of the drivers will be neglected, running everything at default setting, and at every corner of the screen will display the “Safe mode” note.  Enjoy

Filed under: Software, Technology, Tips