Boot Camp

[Master_Shake]

So i am planning on putting windows xp on my new macbook pro via Boot Camp... do i need to buy a new version of windows or can i use the windows re installation CD that came with my parents dell?

[Beavis68]

most likely you will need to by a new version.

[kerowo]

Depends on if it is an actual windows CD or a Dell branded restore disk. Restore disks tend to be locked to the hardware they are meant for. If it is a Windows disk you'll need to find the license key for it and to be legal it shouldn't be running on your parents machine.

[Master_Shake]

hmm the cd is dell... Thanks for the help... do you think its worth a try... to use the dell cd or should i buy a new version. i dont care how recent it is i just want to be able to use poker tracker and run poker stars...

[Beavis68]

of course it is worth a try.

[Master_Shake]

ok thanks... on last question haha... with the two OS's will my comp be vulnerable to the viruses, spy ware and such that a windows machine is?

[archmcp]

were you able to install with the reinstallation CD? I am in the same boat.

thanks.