I just got my new MBP...and i went to put in Command and conquer generals and it wouldnt install or anything...it just came up as a symbol on my desktop....how do I install and play all of my games that I had for my other computer? thanks!
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I cant play any games on this comp....
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1) What was your other computer?
2) What does the installation ReadMe file or instructions that came with the C7C CD say?
2) What does the installation ReadMe file or instructions that came with the C7C CD say?
I just got it today and dont know how to get windows on here so i am in OS X....shouldnt they play on both Mac and Windows?
You're still going to need Windows to play your Windows games. Oh and make it a legal copy too.BigMacUser said:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
I can get a window xp disc from my college (ohio university) for 20 bucks...they gought the license I guess and they sell copies and stuff for cheap...and I am pretty sure its legal so I guess I will have to wait till then...
I have my copy of XP from college waiting for my Intel Mac. That'll be after MWSF 2007 though...BigMacUser said:
I got mine for $5.dmw007 said:$20???!!!!That is one heck of a deal, even if the product is Windoze XPee.
Eidorian said:I got mine for $5.
How did you get a copy of XP for $5????!!!!
Please tell me where- I need a copy to use with my MBP so that I can use Boot Camp.
dmw007 said:How did you get a copy of XP for $5????!!!!
Please tell me where- I need a copy to use with my MBP so that I can use Boot Camp.
University most likely. At IU, Windows is 5 dollars, Office is like 10, VPC is a free download.
Back to the original question:
The game doesn't install because it is a Windows game and you are running Mac OS X.
You need Mac software for the Mac.
You CAN install Windows on the newest Macs, which as discussed above, requires BootCamp from Apple (free) plus a legal disk of Windows XP Service Pack 2. This then gives you the choice of booting the machine in OSX OR in Windows (but not both at once - a restart is required to switch). Then you can install Windows games, but only when you have booted under Windows.
The game doesn't install because it is a Windows game and you are running Mac OS X.
You need Mac software for the Mac.
You CAN install Windows on the newest Macs, which as discussed above, requires BootCamp from Apple (free) plus a legal disk of Windows XP Service Pack 2. This then gives you the choice of booting the machine in OSX OR in Windows (but not both at once - a restart is required to switch). Then you can install Windows games, but only when you have booted under Windows.
DMW - I know you know -- but for the benefit of others: The software sold by Universities is for use by their students only while they attend that University. It is part of a site license purchased by the Uni. from the software company. Therefore, these disks may NOT be sold or given away to any other person, and in theory have to be deinstalled /destroyed when the student leaves school. The University is NOT selling you a license, they are granting you the right to use one 'seat' of their license while you attend.
dmw007 said:One word- W-O-W!
Anyone want to buy me a copy of XP Service Pack 2?
It'd be against the EULA.
CanadaRAM said:
Sorry, I guess that I should have stated that I was just kidding- I don't want anyone to think that I am trying to pull a quick one.
I got my copy of XP Pro for FREE!!! 100% legal through my school. They give it to certian majors for free, you just have to pay for the CD-R to burn the image to (it's downloadable). I think we also get Windows 2003 Server for free.