Instructions on how to Install Windows on a Mac
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First of all I can not BEGIN to stress how this will VOID your warranty… But You can NOW install WinXP on a Intel Mac.
UPDATE: A list of drivers for Windows on your Intel Mac.
UPDATE2: Load Windows Media Center on your Intel Mac.
UPDATE3: There is now a video walk through
Oh man is this fun!
The instructions list for a iMac, but I have been assured it will work on any Intel Mac..
What you’ll need:
1. An original XP PRO SP2 CDROM. It doesn’t have to be bootable, but it should have a I386 directory on the root.
2. The xom.zip file.
3. Nero Burning ROM
4. A blank CD
5. A PC of course…
6. 20-30 minutes
More instructions after the jump
Download the patch (Mirrored)
FULL INSTRUCTIONS:
(From the patch read me)
Xp On Mac (XOM)
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”””””””’
Installing XP on an Intel iMac is a two step process.
1. Creating the installation media
2. Running the installer.
The process is 95% automated. There are two sections
below, detailing each one of the two steps highlighted
above.
In each section there are three subsections:
- What you’ll need
Lists the requirements (hardware/software/time) in order
tom complete the task
- Quick instructions
No-nonsense instructions for those “in the know”.
Assumes an advanced level of knowledge.
- Step by step instructions
Can get pretty dull at times, but are quite helpful
if you want to avoid making any mistake and regretting
it later.
Choose one set of instructions or choose both and cross
reference between them. The advanced instructions give
a good overview of how far you’ve gone, and you can
drill into the step-by-step instructions anytime you
have doubts.
So, without further ado…
I. Preparing the XP installation disc.
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A custom slipstreamed CD is required to install XP on a Mac.
What you’ll need
—————-
1. An original XP PRO SP2 CDROM
It doesn’t have to be bootable, but it should have a I386
directory on the root.
2. The xom.zip file.
3. Nero Burning ROM
4. A blank CD
5. A PC of course…
6. 20-30 minutes
Quick instructions for those knowing what they’re doing
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1. Unzip the xom.zip file
2. Use the included sp2.nrb nero project as a baseline.
3. Add the XP source files to the root of the project
4. Overlay the XOM files (in the patch folder) to the root.
5. Set the boot loading image to the included boot.img.
6. Burn and done.
Step-by-step Instructions
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1. Unzip the xom.zip file, preserving directory structure.
(Using WinZip)
– Double click on xom.zip
– Press the Extract button
– Type “C:\”. You may use another drive, but make sure to
replace references to C: with the appropriate drive letter.
– Make sure “Use Folder Names” is on
– Hit Enter
2. Copy all XP CD files into the xp/src directory.
– Insert the XP SP2 CD into the CDROM unit.
– Navigate to D:\ (or whatever your CDROM unit is)
– Select all files (Ctrl-A)
– Copy the files (Ctrl-C)
– Navigate to C:\xp\src
– Paste the files (Ctrl-V)
– Make sure that under the sp2 directory you have at least
an “I386″ folder.
3. Open the sp2.nrb Boot CD project inside the xp directory
– Navigate to C:\xp
– Double click on the sp2.nrb file.
– Nero should launch. If not, check your Nero setup.
4. Add the XP source files to the project
– On Nero, on the right hand pane, navigate to c:\xp\src
– Select all the files on the rightmost pane (Tab, Ctrl-A)
– Copy (Ctrl-C)
– On the left hand pane, click on the CD (it says “XP_PRO_SP2″)
– Paste (Ctrl-V)
– Make sure the I386 directory is DIRECTLY underneath the CD icon.
Like this:
* XP_PRO_SP2
+-docs
+-I386
+-SUPPORT
It SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE THIS:
* XP_PRO_SP2
+-src
+-docs
+-I386
+-SUPPORT
If it is wrong, you can start over by selecting all the files
on the left side and pressing the DEL key.
5. Overlay the XOM files to the project
– On the right hand pane, navigate to c:\xp\patch
– Select all the files on the rightmost pane (Tab, Ctrl-A)
– Copy (Ctrl-C)
– On the left hand pane, click on the CD (it says “XP_PRO_SP2″)
– Paste (Ctrl-V)
– You SHOULD get a dialog saying
“This folder already contains a folder named ‘I386′”
“Would you like to replace the existing folder?”
“…”
[Yes] [Replace All] [No] [Cancel]
If you didn’t get this dialog, you did something wrong, if
that’s the case, close the nero project WITHOUT saving and
restart from step 3.
– Click on “Replace All”
– You should now have a $OEM$ directory next to the I386 one
in the left most pane.
6. Fix the boot.img reference in the boot tab.
– Select Compilation Properties (usually F7) from the File menu
– Go to the Boot tab
– In the image file field type EXACTLY AS IT IS:
c:\xp\boot.img
7. Verify your Nero version is able to burn this CD
– In the boot tab make sure it says:
– Kind of emulation: [No emulation]
– Load segment: [07C0]
– Number of sectors: [4]
– In the ISO tab make sure it says:
– Data mode: [Mode 1]
– Filesystem: [ISO9660+Joliet]
– Filename length: [Max of 31 chars (level 2)]
– Character set: [ISO9660]
[x] Allow path depth of more than 8
[x] Allow more than 255 characters in path
[x] Do not add the ‘;1′ ISO file version extension
[x] Allow more than 64 characters for Joliet names
– If any option is not present, upgrade your Nero.
8. Save the nero project. If you ever want to burn the XOM XP
again, simply reopen this project and continue from step 7.
9. Burn the CD
– Click on the Burn toolbar button.
– Make sure “Finalize CD” is turned on.
– Click on the Burn button.
You’re done. Now you have an iiMac friendly XP installation.
II. The installation
====================
The iMac needs to be repartitioned in order to do this.
This procedure requires reformatting the HD. I have not tried
partition managers but if you’re feeling adventurous you may
try one. I do not guarantee results in those cases, though.
Be forewarned: This procedure WILL WIPE YOUR iMAC DISK CLEAN.
Backup any files you don’t want to lose.
What you’ll need
—————-
1. An intel iMac (iiMac henceforth)
2. The XP CD prepared above.
Quick instructions for those knowing what they’re doing
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1. Partition the disk in two using the OSX CD: FAT and HFS+
2. Install OSX on the HFS+ partition.
3. Copy xom.efi (from xom.zip) into the hard disk
4. cd to the directory where you put xom.efi and type
sudo bless –folder . –file xom.efi –setBoot
5. Reboot, insert the XP CD, select windows using the arrows
and wait about 3 minutes
6. Choose the FAT partition you previously created.
(choose, not create! it should prompt for filesystem)
7. Install. Make sure to remove the CD on subsequent boots,
otherwise you’ll start the process over again.
Note: The “press any key to boot from CD” prompt doesn’t work yet
8. Done!
Step-by-step instructions
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1. Boot iiMac with OSX Install CD
– Insert the OSX Installation CD
– Turn on the iiMac while pressing the C key.
– Don’t release the C key until you see the grey apple logo.
2. Run Disk Utility
– Hit Enter on the Language selection dialog
– Select from the menu: Utilities->Disk Utility
3. Create two partitions, preferably of equal size:
Partition #1 – Name: xp. Type: MS-DOS
Partition #2 – Name: osx. Type: Mac OS extended Journal
– On the left pane click on the internal hard disk (The first
entry usually). Click on the disk entry, not on any subentries
it may have.
– On the right pane click on the partition button at the top.
– From the “Volume Scheme” drop-down select “2 partitions”
– Select the first partition on the partition map under the
Volume Scheme drop-down:
– Enter “xp” on the Name field
– Select “MS-DOS File System” from the Format drop-down.
– Select the second partition
– Enter “osx” on the Name field
– Select “Mac OS Extended (Journaled)” from the Format drop-down
– Click on the Partition button at the bottom right.
– Click “Partition” on the pop-up warning dialog.
– You should now see under the disk entry on the left two subentries:
“XP” and “osx”
– Quit the disk utility by clicking on the Red button at the dialog top left.
4. Proceed to install OSX on the newly created OS X partition.
– Click Continue on the bottom left of the install dialog.
– Click Continue again
– Click Agree on the pop-up dialog
– Select the osx partition you just created. This partition should have
a green arrow.
– Click Continue
– Click Continue
– After a while, the computer reboots
5. Let the computer reboot into OS X and launch a shell window.
– Once the computer reboots, wait for the movie to end and get through
the registration process.
– Once you get to the desktop go to “Go -> Utilities -> Terminal”
6. Copy the xom.efi bootloader to the hard disk and bless it.
– Copy the xom.efi file into your home directory.
– In the terminal type:
sudo cp xom.efi /System/Library/CoreServices < -- you will have to enter
your password here
cd /System/Library/CoreServices
sudo bless --folder . --file xom.efi --setBoot
7. Insert the slipstreamed XP CD you built into the iiMac and reboot.
- To eject any disk inside press the eject key on the top left corner of
your keyboard. You can also eject any disk while rebooting by pressing
without releasing the F12 key.
- Select the Apple menu (top left) and choose "Restart"
- Click "Restart"
8. After rebooting, you should see a crystal Apple logo at the center of the
screen. Use the arrow keys (up/down) to switch between OS X and Windows.
Make sure the slipstreamed Windows XP CD is inside, select Windows and
hit Enter.
- If you forgot to insert the XP CD, you may insert it _before_
hitting Enter.
- If you left a different CD inside, do the following:
- Turn off the computer
- Turn it back on _while_pressing_ the F12 key.
- Don't let go of the F12 key until the CD is out.
- Insert the XP CD.
- Now select Windows and hit Enter if you haven't done so yet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This will launch the XP setup. for about 2 minutes
and a half there will be NO FEEDBACK WHATSOEVER.
9. After about 3 minutes, you will get the partition disk screen.
Select the XP partition. This partition should read:
E: Partition1 (EFI) [FAT32] 200 MB ( 196 MB free)
C: Partition2 [Unknown] 78160 MB ( 78159 MB free)
F: Partition3 [Unknown] 77839 MB ( 77839 MB free)
Sizes may differ. The important thing is you MUST choose Partition 2.
! LEAVE THE FIRST AND THIRD PARTIONS ALONE!!!
! DO NOT REPARTITION THE DISK USING THE WINDOWS INSTALLER!!!!
10. The install prompts you for the format type to use: NTFS/FAT Quick/Slow
If the partition is too large, only the NTFS Quick/Slow options will be shown.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you get prompted with this step. If you are
not prompted for a filesystem to install SOMETHING WENT TERRIBLY WRONG!!!
YOUR INSTALL WILL NOT WORK in that case.
11. After rebooting, do the following:
- Press F2 to disable CD booting (there's no feedback, but you can
press F2 many times, it doesn't hurt). Alternatively, eject the XP CD
as per step 8.
- Choose XP by using the down arrow
- Hit enter.
NOTE: This time the wait is not that long... just sit tight and wait
for about 30 secs.
12. The second phase of the XP installer starts. Complete it.
After finishing this phase, the installer seems to hang. Simply
wait enough to be sure the system is frozen and cycle power.
To do this, just keep the power button depressed for about 5 seconds.
13. Restart Windows and finish the installation. Make sure to remove
all CDs before choosing Windows.
14. Done.
Wow. Thanks Dan.
Yes! This is awesome.
Thanks.
i may be wrong… but how exactly is this voiding a warranty? there are no firmware hacks, no hardware hacks, nothing. your warranty is on the computer… not the operating system or installation. now, it may play hell if you try to take it in for service at the genius bar (they will be dumbfounded) but nothing that is done that cannot be undone.
How fun… Usually people choose Mac because they hate/don’t like windows and now people are trying to make their Macs run the Windows OS… o0
This world is really crazy
I am confused to as to why one would think this would void a warranty. It is no different than having Linux or FreeBSD installed on the computer. If you send it in to get fixed you can assume they are going to reformat the system though. But beyond that I see no issues at all.
@viperguy
My guess is, that only switchers and gamers want this.
This in no way voids your Apple warranty. If something bad happens…just format the drive and bring it into the apple store. They’ll not know the difference.
@Dean
“My guess is, that only switchers and gamers want this.”
I’m an audio engineering student and I want it! there are a lot of cracks* for software that use (for whatever reason) a PC keygen. Which seems stupid to me. I’d also like to be able to test my web code in Windows based browsers. Now I no longer have to put up with slow Virtual PC.
*(Of course when I work professionally I will buy the Legit versions, but while I’m Learning how to us them and not making any profit (plus i can’t afford them now) I see no reason why doing this is wrong…)
Yeah, I say developers will really want this. I develop both Mac software and Windows software, there’s no way that I can use an emulator for Windows development, and now I don’t need another computer for Windows development.
I will, of course, still have a separate desktop computer for running Windows, but it is not necessary. I can now have both on one laptop, and be happy!
I am too lazy to read through a warranty, but Windows is just software, and installing software never voids a warranty as far as I know. Regardless I’m backing up my files now in preparation for an install of OS X and Windows.
k i tried it and i got stuck on the sudo bless –folder . –file xom.efi –seBoot line.i get : bless : unrecognized option ‘–file’.
Anybody got any ideas?
I have the 10.4.1 version
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Will this work to install linux? I would prefer to have linux
Wow! Awesome!! For the record I think both guys should split the prize. or some thing along 2/3 1/3… Anyway, this definitely confirms I’m getting a Mactel soon. I need to work with Windows at school all the time and I really didn’t feel like upgrading my crap PC (500Mhz K6-2) that I currently use for testing web pages in ie…
@Dean, I’m far from a switcher as the pc mentioned above is the only one I’ve had (as a secondary machine) in over 15 years and also far from a gamer… no working in a mix environment is, imho, much more likely to attract techies and pro-summers who are *forced* to use Windows.
Hmmmmmm….we got 2 Deans here now,lol.
Well i don’t really know what to say about the WinXP on a Mac….congratulations !?
I also develop programs in both OS, it’s to be really nice. So, did the guy got his money??
I need to sell my PowerBook G4!!!!
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will this only work on the internal drive, or could this be done on an external hard drive?
WHen you do this is this a dual boot
Oh boy, two Deans.
Now we can have twice the ass kissing.
how about the other way around?
getting OSX on a standard intel box
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You can fully dual boot, and I don’t think you can do external drive booting.
This looks like a pain in the arse – just like PCs and Windoze in general. I’ll stick with my Mac.
Yeah well done. This is dead cool !
Maybe this was Steve Jobs’ plan all along when he decieded to switch to Intel. If you cant beat ‘em, join ‘em ….. now he has the chance of getting his OS and his hardware in front of all PC users, and all the hard porting and coding work has been done by open source people, and Bill cant blame it on Steve !
??? does it have to be ” An original XP PRO SP2 CDROM
It doesn’t have to be bootable, but it should have a I386
directory on the root”????
can it be xp home? can anyone verify? thanks
“How fun… Usually people choose Mac because they hate/don’t like windows and now people are trying to make their Macs run the Windows OS… o0
This world is really crazy”
Yeah, I brought a Mac for home, mainly due for OS X. Apple’s general hardware configs and suchlike annoy the hell out of me. However, Im also a PC/Windows orientated network engineer in my work-life. This gives me the ability to use both at work as there are a number of things we do at work that PC’s are just better for due to the environment. A classic example is that MSTSC for OS X will only run a single session. I commonly have 15 to 20 running at any time of the day.
Couple that to the ability to run a number of windows-only apps that I needed to keep a PC around for, such as my dive computer s/w etc. A dual boot Intel Mac will let me get rid of the PeeCee totally at home.
Like most things, just because it doesnt suit YOUR needs, doesnt mean that it doesnt help someone else with THEIR needs.
No, MUST BE Pro.
Wow…that’s just awesome..!
I started doing this install, everything went fine except that my intel mac mini hang just as the installer was about to install the “setup” files. It stayed like that for about 30 mins and northing was happening.
I was wondering if I was surpose to have formated the partition 2. I think I did a full NTFS format.
where did I go wrong?
Does it really have to be a sp 2 cd? I only have a xp sp 1 cd. A upgrade to sp 2 cd would probably not work I think.
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Well I’m really happy for everyone who wants this, but the simple fact remains that most people move to a Mac to get AWAY from the lousy XP operating system. Now if someone could come up with a way to install OS X on a PC – now THAT would be something to really celebrate about!
There is, but apparently it’s very illegal – but instructions for building a cheap x86 with fully supported hardware for OSX are also on uneasysilence.com.
Cheers,
Rich
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problem … i am stuck on the Installation portion #6 … it says copy the xom file to my home directory. where is that? secondly when i am in the terminal it says to type
“sudo cp xom.efi /System/Library/CoreServices
cd /System/Library/CoreServices
sudo bless –folder . –file xom.efi –setBoot”
so is all that above one continuous line???
it keeps telling me no such file or directory found
i need help!!!
PLEASE EXPLAIN THE #6 INSTALLATION process with more details
From Dan…
“It should be two dashes with no space ( – - ) not an embash ( â€â€? )”
Bingo Chris – Thx!
uh dan i need help … it still says file cannot be found. when it says copy xom to home directory, where should i put it?
can someone help me with step #6? i need more detailed instructions … it keeps saying the file is not found … someone email me (piercehan@gmail.com) or call me 216-315-3532. or point me in the right direction … i would really like to get this all worked out by tonight. thanks
We did give you a call earlier this morning.
i think i got it working (i hope)… thanks for the call.
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this is excellent, but there’s a real need for someone to make a) a simpler way to create the special XP Pro disc, and b) instructions to do it with Toast, which is the top burning program on the Mac side, with excellent features, so there’s no particular need to require that this be done in Nero (which I don’t have and don’t want to buy/learn). Could anyone help with this, or could bloggers planning on installing this make Mac-only instructions as they work?
Also, I just read elsewhere that this doesn’t work on the 20 inch Intel iMac, but this seems very odd — it should work on all Intel Macs, right?
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it’s a cool idea, but, quite honestly, shoddily put together
I wonder if it could be done on an externa firewire disk. that would be much more convinient for the casual XP user like myself..
i try to do this .but it is failure.i use mac mini machine.
Hi! I have got the same problem as “bhagiratha” above – it all works fins until after I’ve formatted the NTFS partition. When I get to “Setup is copying files” it hangs, and I have to start over again. I’ve tried this with several different XP cd’s, with/without quick format etc, but it always hangs in the same place. Idead? I’m using a Mac Mini Core Duo.
Kermit – What machine do you have?
Mac Mini Core Duo, standard configuration (512mb, 80mb hd). However, I solved the problem now. By booting and holding F4 pressed you get to the console, and there you can press F7 to edit video options. Set resolution to 640×480x32 (and the other parameters to default), then it starts to copy. My XP is alive and kicking :)
Is there a way to fix the Shut Down for Windows Xp on MacTel? It seems weird to have to force shut down it everytime i use it. Also, will installing the Ati driver for windows help the video card?
Thanks
I can get all the way to installing xp but after I have put the CD in the drive it comes up with (windows setup. Install Windows xp professional services pack 2 cd into drive A:)? I think I have recorded the CD right, I copied all the files it says too copy.
Any ideas?
Running on an iMac Core Duo 17″
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If i get a prompt saying please insert the disk labeled winows xp professional service pack 2 cd into drive A:
press enter when ready
does that mean I did the disk on a sp1 pack instead of sp2?
Is there a way to chage it to D:?
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