Is it possible to use Norton Ghost to re-create my PC on a mac?

[Whackintosh]

Would love to have the option of having my old PC on my soon-to-be-new Imac, and was wondering if it would be possible to use Norton Ghost to install it for use in Bootcamp. Or, do I need to install Vista seperately on the Imac before I can do anything with Ghost (or similar software)?

To be clear, I'd be using OSX almost all the time, but as a security blanket of sorts, I'd feel better knowing that my old PC setup was there and accessible whenever needed.

 

[Whackintosh]

Anyone?

 

[dantherevelator]

Why not install Windows on your Mac and then use the files and settings transfer wizard to migrate your data?

 

[Whackintosh]

Why not install Windows on your Mac and then use the files and settings transfer wizard to migrate your data?

Because my old PC came with Windows pre-installed and zero re-install discs.

 

[Consultant]

Windows have stupid driver and registry issues. Cannot transfer easily.

 

[dantherevelator]

Because my old PC came with Windows pre-installed and zero re-install discs.

I think the Files and Settings transfer Wizard can handle creating an ad-hoc network if you connect your Mac and your PC together with an ethernet cable. Then you don't need your original PC's discs-- you can move your old Windows data into the new Windows install.

 

[toolbox]

If you use norton ghost - when the machine boots regardless if it's bootcamp or Virtually you will get a bluescreen.

 

[gr8tfly]

Try Winclone. I know it works well moving from one drive (with BC partition) to another. I used it to move not only from a different drive, but also from a different model Mac (different CPU and chipset).

You would need to prepare the partition using BC, not through Disk Utility.

If it does boot, then use the Leopard install DVD to install the Apple BC drivers.

 

[Whackintosh]

Thanks everyone. I think I`m just going to buy a copy of Vista and go the vanilla route to play it safe.

 

[toolbox]

Thanks everyone. I think I`m just going to buy a copy of Vista and go the vanilla route to play it safe.

Good Move!