Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac

by Joe Kissell148 pages, 2.0 MB downloadPDF format, designed for reading online or printingPublication date: July 11, 2007Free 29-page sample available!Choose the best way to run Windows on your Mac, and install it properly with our expert advice!Now that good options exist for using Microsoft Windows on an Intel-based Mac, the tech community is abuzz with questions. Turn to installation expert Joe Kissell for the latest answers. Joe examines why you might want to use a Mac to run Windows; helps you pick the best option for running Windows in your situation; and gives detailed, real-world steps for installing Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, and VirtualBox. Once you have Windows running, you'll find help with using mice, keyboards, and printers; backing up your Windows installation; sharing files across platforms; avoiding Windows malware; and more. The book also looks briefly at running Windows software without installing Windows and at running Windows on PowerPC-based Macs.Includes a coupon worth $10 off Parallels Desktop!Read this book to learn the answers to questions such as:What if my Windows install CD doesn't contain SP2?Does Windows XP run faster in Boot Camp than in virtualization software?How can I best right-click in Boot Camp?How can I make my Bluetooth device work with Boot Camp?What is a smart way to back up my Windows installation?How can I print from my Windows software?What techniques can I use to avoid viruses and spyware in Windows?How do I use one installation of Windows for Boot Campand Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion?