Hi all, I have just registered and become one of the members in Macrumors. I have been browsing through this website for months before I purchased my first MacBook Pro (SR, 2.4) last week.
Long story short, basically, I got a bit confused regarding setting up Windows Vista on the MBP after going through different discussion borads (or please kindly point me to the right direction if I have missed out on any related thread). Questions as follow:
1, I am planning to use Boot Camp beta 1.3 to partition my hard disk for Windows Vista. It will be more than 32gb and I know I can only use NTFS formatting. Is that mean I will have a hard time in copying and pasting files between the OSX and Vista? What are the common resolutions?
2, I learnt from some threads that I can chose 32bit or 64 bit when installing Vista. My MBP will have 4gb memory. So, should I install the 64bit version? Will the drivers from Boot Camp beta 1.3 still works on the 64bit and should I just expect the IR remote and keyboard backlight be the only problem?
3, I am also planning to use Parallels and link it to the Vista under Boot Camp. I know 3.0 has just released and I also learnt that the beta versions often provides "more" functionality. Does anyone know whether 3.0 incorporates all the latest functionality (e.g. compatibility with NTFS and FAT32). Considering 3.0 was released a few days ago, is that mean I should go for it for "maximum" functionality or should I go for one of those beta after buying 3.0 and getting the activitation key? I wanted to use the latest version, which build version whould I use?
4, Silly question...... Am I right to assume whatever I do to the Boot Camp Vista will also refect in the Parallels' link? E.g. I have make certain settings such as wallpaper and save file in the Vista, it should end up exactly the same when I use Parallels to open the file?
5, Follow to question 4, if my assuption is right, is that mean I don't have to install Boot Camp drivers all over again when I set up Parallels? If not, mind letting me know why?
6, I will be intergrating my photos and music library to the new MBP. I wanted to save them all in one partition. Should I save them under Vista's "My Music/Photos" and have OSX link to it or should that me the other way round given my "NTFS" trouble? Which way is easier? Ideally, I want to see all music/photo files pop up as soon as I open the music/photo folder under each OS and I was told I can actually move the My Music/Photos folder from Vista to the OSX location. Is that right? How can I achieve this? Any other recommendations?
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I am really excited in getting my hands on my MBP and I wanted to do everything right on my first go. Thank you, much appreciated.
mickair
Long story short, basically, I got a bit confused regarding setting up Windows Vista on the MBP after going through different discussion borads (or please kindly point me to the right direction if I have missed out on any related thread). Questions as follow:
1, I am planning to use Boot Camp beta 1.3 to partition my hard disk for Windows Vista. It will be more than 32gb and I know I can only use NTFS formatting. Is that mean I will have a hard time in copying and pasting files between the OSX and Vista? What are the common resolutions?
2, I learnt from some threads that I can chose 32bit or 64 bit when installing Vista. My MBP will have 4gb memory. So, should I install the 64bit version? Will the drivers from Boot Camp beta 1.3 still works on the 64bit and should I just expect the IR remote and keyboard backlight be the only problem?
3, I am also planning to use Parallels and link it to the Vista under Boot Camp. I know 3.0 has just released and I also learnt that the beta versions often provides "more" functionality. Does anyone know whether 3.0 incorporates all the latest functionality (e.g. compatibility with NTFS and FAT32). Considering 3.0 was released a few days ago, is that mean I should go for it for "maximum" functionality or should I go for one of those beta after buying 3.0 and getting the activitation key? I wanted to use the latest version, which build version whould I use?
4, Silly question...... Am I right to assume whatever I do to the Boot Camp Vista will also refect in the Parallels' link? E.g. I have make certain settings such as wallpaper and save file in the Vista, it should end up exactly the same when I use Parallels to open the file?
5, Follow to question 4, if my assuption is right, is that mean I don't have to install Boot Camp drivers all over again when I set up Parallels? If not, mind letting me know why?
6, I will be intergrating my photos and music library to the new MBP. I wanted to save them all in one partition. Should I save them under Vista's "My Music/Photos" and have OSX link to it or should that me the other way round given my "NTFS" trouble? Which way is easier? Ideally, I want to see all music/photo files pop up as soon as I open the music/photo folder under each OS and I was told I can actually move the My Music/Photos folder from Vista to the OSX location. Is that right? How can I achieve this? Any other recommendations?
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I am really excited in getting my hands on my MBP and I wanted to do everything right on my first go. Thank you, much appreciated.
mickair
