Windose 7 64 bit public beta on Mac Mini

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dad
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Joined: 12. Jan 2009, 01:08

Windose 7 64 bit public beta on Mac Mini

Post by dad »

Seems to run OK, can't install VBox additions, 'platform not supported', but I'll try a few other configs. The default blue background is very MacOSX-like, except for the fish :D
VBox settings are, 2GB RAM 20GB HD
joe.m.mahler
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Joined: 12. Jan 2009, 03:36

Installing Guest Additions

Post by joe.m.mahler »

I'm running windows 7 on a macbook pro. I intalled the guest additions by going to properties and changing the campability to vista and then run the file as administator. This will allow you to install the guest additions. Worked perfectly. I can't take credit for this though. I read how to do it somewhere online.
GordonWatt
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Joined: 12. Jan 2009, 14:11

Install Guest Additions in Windows 7

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Here's the link I used - worked well.

http://www.ideaexcursion.com/2008/12/31 ... albox-210/
pfortier
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Joined: 27. Jan 2010, 16:36
Primary OS: Mac OS X Leopard
VBox Version: OSE other
Guest OSses: linux

Re: Windose 7 64 bit public beta on Mac Mini

Post by pfortier »

Does an off the shelf mac mini have virtualization technology enabled?

I am considering buying a mac mini if I can use virtualbox to install MS-windows and linux. Having to change the hardware or tweak the system would not be something of interest to me because this would be my first mac (i.e. I have no experience or expertise on the mac).

Thanks
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