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Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:43 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
I have seen an OEM copy of Windows XP made for a Dell computer to install XP into BootCamp.
So your mileage may vary.
I think that Tina, is confused about how to install Parallel or other virtual machine software, before she tries to install Windows.
I would suggest that Tina find a local-to-her, independent Mac tech or consultant, and have them set it up for her, before she returns anything. Besides it is going to be real hard to return open software, so try and avoid that frustration.
Brent
On Feb 17, 2013, at 1:53 PM, Jim Saklad wrote:
> I have an embroidery program that I use but it is a windows program. I may just take Parallels back and just continue to use it on my PC. This is too confusing for my brain.
>
> Do you think it is because the operating system is for my gateway computer?
Yes.
Absolutely.
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So your mileage may vary.
I think that Tina, is confused about how to install Parallel or other virtual machine software, before she tries to install Windows.
I would suggest that Tina find a local-to-her, independent Mac tech or consultant, and have them set it up for her, before she returns anything. Besides it is going to be real hard to return open software, so try and avoid that frustration.
Brent
On Feb 17, 2013, at 1:53 PM, Jim Saklad wrote:
> I have an embroidery program that I use but it is a windows program. I may just take Parallels back and just continue to use it on my PC. This is too confusing for my brain.
>
> Do you think it is because the operating system is for my gateway computer?
Yes.
Absolutely.
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Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:46 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Jim Showalter" jshowalt94127
When I got my Macbook about 4 years ago, I put Parallels on it so that I could run my XP, my wife's Windows 2000, as well as IBM's OS/2 OS under it. If I remember correctly, I didn't have to install any of the OS's under Parallels, I just migrated by connecting the systems together. My XP system was an HP OEM version of XP. It didn't require any Windows disks or re-registration under Parallels. I'm still running the XP monthly for a portfolio program, but my wife's Windows 2K and OS/2 haven't been started up for a couple of years, though they still should.
On Feb 17, 2013, at 11:54 AM, titnaw wrote:
> I have an embroidery program that I use but it is a windows program. I may just take Parallels back and just continue to use it on my PC. This is too confusing for my brain.
> Do you think it is because the operating system is for my gateway computer?
> Thanks
> Tina
>
> --- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com , Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> >
> > I'm thinking this too.
> >
> > Tina,
> >
> > There are 2 ways of running Windows on a Mac. Both require a copy of
> > Windows.
> >
> > All Intel Macs come with Boot Camp, which allows you to install and run
> > Windows, but only as a "dual boot". This means the Mac can boot and run
> > either OS X or Windows, but not at the same time. This requires no extra
> > software other than Windows.
> >
> > Alternatively, you can install a virtualisation app such as Parallels
> > Desktop, VMWare Fusion, or Sun/Oracle Virtual Box. These allow you to run
> > Windows (or another OS) as a "guest" within OS X, so you can run both at
> > the same time. You still need a copy of Windows, of course.
> >
> > Search on any of the above and you will find lots more info. Wikipedia
> > would be a good start.
> >
> > Just out of curiosity, what requires you to run Windows?
> >
> > Otto
> >
> > On 17 February 2013 08:24, Chris Jones wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I get the feeling you aren't really understanding how parallels works or
> > > how to use it. Are you trying to open the windows disk directly, or via
> > > parallels ? OSX I indeed cannot directly use a windows disk. This is where
> > > parallels comes in, as it lets you install windows as a virtual machine.
> > >
> > > There are plenty of guides on the web to parallels I suggest you pick one
> > > and work through it.
> > >
> > >
> > > http://download.parallels.com/desktop/v4/docs/en/Parallels_Desktop_Users_Guide/
> > >
> > > For instance.
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
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On Feb 17, 2013, at 11:54 AM, titnaw wrote:
> I have an embroidery program that I use but it is a windows program. I may just take Parallels back and just continue to use it on my PC. This is too confusing for my brain.
> Do you think it is because the operating system is for my gateway computer?
> Thanks
> Tina
>
> --- In macsupportcentral@
> >
> > I'm thinking this too.
> >
> > Tina,
> >
> > There are 2 ways of running Windows on a Mac. Both require a copy of
> > Windows.
> >
> > All Intel Macs come with Boot Camp, which allows you to install and run
> > Windows, but only as a "dual boot". This means the Mac can boot and run
> > either OS X or Windows, but not at the same time. This requires no extra
> > software other than Windows.
> >
> > Alternatively, you can install a virtualisation app such as Parallels
> > Desktop, VMWare Fusion, or Sun/Oracle Virtual Box. These allow you to run
> > Windows (or another OS) as a "guest" within OS X, so you can run both at
> > the same time. You still need a copy of Windows, of course.
> >
> > Search on any of the above and you will find lots more info. Wikipedia
> > would be a good start.
> >
> > Just out of curiosity, what requires you to run Windows?
> >
> > Otto
> >
> > On 17 February 2013 08:24, Chris Jones wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I get the feeling you aren't really understanding how parallels works or
> > > how to use it. Are you trying to open the windows disk directly, or via
> > > parallels ? OSX I indeed cannot directly use a windows disk. This is where
> > > parallels comes in, as it lets you install windows as a virtual machine.
> > >
> > > There are plenty of guides on the web to parallels I suggest you pick one
> > > and work through it.
> > >
> > >
> > > http://download.
> > >
> > > For instance.
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
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Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:47 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Jurgen Richter" epsongroups
I run Parallels 7 on my iMac.
Parallels creates one or more virtual machines that can run various
flavors of Windows.
In my case I run XP SP3 from a genuine OEM disk I bought. It is in my
view a custom computer configuration, so within my usage rights.
You can copy and clone your virtual machines for backup in case one gets
corrupted. You can also rename them and have concurrent duplicates if
you need that.
It's like having separate computers running with a single keyboard and
display, much like an electronic KVM box. When I upgraded from 6 to 7,
the virtual machine was not affected, and Windows did not have to get
reactivated. Perhaps your setup is different.
When you run Parallels, you have to tell it which VM / virtual machine
to run. If you don't have one to start, of course you have to go through
the lengthy initial setup with the Windows disk and serial number.
Parallels creates one or more virtual machines that can run various
flavors of Windows.
In my case I run XP SP3 from a genuine OEM disk I bought. It is in my
view a custom computer configuration, so within my usage rights.
You can copy and clone your virtual machines for backup in case one gets
corrupted. You can also rename them and have concurrent duplicates if
you need that.
It's like having separate computers running with a single keyboard and
display, much like an electronic KVM box. When I upgraded from 6 to 7,
the virtual machine was not affected, and Windows did not have to get
reactivated. Perhaps your setup is different.
When you run Parallels, you have to tell it which VM / virtual machine
to run. If you don't have one to start, of course you have to go through
the lengthy initial setup with the Windows disk and serial number.
Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:29 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
If you have a working PC that you are going to keep, IMO it's simply not
worth the trouble and expense of running Windows on a Mac.
Otto
On 17 February 2013 19:54, titnaw titnaw@gmail.com > wrote:
> I have an embroidery program that I use but it is a windows program. I may
> just take Parallels back and just continue to use it on my PC. This is too
> confusing for my brain.
> Do you think it is because the operating system is for my gateway computer?
>
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worth the trouble and expense of running Windows on a Mac.
Otto
On 17 February 2013 19:54, titnaw titnaw@gmail.
> I have an embroidery program that I use but it is a windows program. I may
> just take Parallels back and just continue to use it on my PC. This is too
> confusing for my brain.
> Do you think it is because the operating system is for my gateway computer?
>
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Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:55 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Bill Boy" billmboy
I am looking for a back-up utility.
I need to be able to backup individual files or hard drives at least once but preferably several times a day. (every hour)
Any ideas or suggestions. Shareware/freeware.
Thanks
Bill
I need to be able to backup individual files or hard drives at least once but preferably several times a day. (every hour)
Any ideas or suggestions. Shareware/freeware.
Thanks
Bill
Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:59 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Barry Austern" barryaus
On Feb 17, 2013, at 8:55 PM, Bill Boy wrote:
> I am looking for a back-up utility.
>
> I need to be able to backup individual files or hard drives at least once but preferably several times a day. (every hour)
>
> Any ideas or suggestions. Shareware/freeware.
>
Why not Time Machine, which you already have and which is automatic? Automatically does it once an hour.
--
Barry Austern
barryaus@fuse.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:35 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
On 18 February 2013 01:59, Barry Austern barryaus@fuse.net > wrote:
> >
> Why not Time Machine, which you already have and which is automatic?
> Automatically does it once an hour.
>
TC as standard gives you little control over *what* gets backed up and
when. I would recommend Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper, which give you
precise control of what gets backed up and when (of course, they can also
make and update complete bootable clones, and I consider this essential.)
Otto
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> >
> Why not Time Machine, which you already have and which is automatic?
> Automatically does it once an hour.
>
TC as standard gives you little control over *what* gets backed up and
when. I would recommend Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper, which give you
precise control of what gets backed up and when (of course, they can also
make and update complete bootable clones, and I consider this essential.)
Otto
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:21 am (PST) . Posted by:
"OBrien" conorboru
On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:34:20 +0000, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> TC as standard gives you little control over *what* gets backed up and
> when. I would recommend Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper
I've always used CCC…works great.
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O'Brien ––– –... .-. .. . -.
> TC as standard gives you little control over *what* gets backed up and
> when. I would recommend Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper
I've always used CCC…works great.
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O'Brien ––– –... .-. .. . -.
Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:21 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"V. Meyer" vemeyermn
I could use some help to resolve this issue.
I have an Excel file sitting on my desktop titled C9647510. When I drag the
file to the trash to delete, I get an error message that says "The item
"C9647510"; can't be moved to the Trash because it can't be deleted." I also
can't open the file, and when I select Get Info, nothing happens.
I'd like to remove this file from my desktop, and I don't understand why I
can't. I Googled the error message and got zip, which I've never had happen
before. Any and all advice on how to remove this file would be appreciated.
I have an iMac running Lion 10.7.5.
Thanks.
Vonii
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I have an Excel file sitting on my desktop titled C9647510. When I drag the
file to the trash to delete, I get an error message that says "The item
"C9647510"
can't open the file, and when I select Get Info, nothing happens.
I'd like to remove this file from my desktop, and I don't understand why I
can't. I Googled the error message and got zip, which I've never had happen
before. Any and all advice on how to remove this file would be appreciated.
I have an iMac running Lion 10.7.5.
Thanks.
Vonii
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Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:42 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"David Brostoff" dcbrostoff
On Feb 17, 2013, at 19:21 , V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlink.net > wrote:
> I have an Excel file sitting on my desktop titled C9647510. When I drag the
> file to the trash to delete, I get an error message that says "The item
> "C9647510"; can't be moved to the Trash because it can't be deleted." I also
> can't open the file, and when I select Get Info, nothing happens.
>
> I'd like to remove this file from my desktop, and I don't understand why I
> can't. I Googled the error message and got zip, which I've never had happen
> before. Any and all advice on how to remove this file would be appreciated.
>
> I have an iMac running Lion 10.7.5.
Have you tried restarting?
David
> I have an Excel file sitting on my desktop titled C9647510. When I drag the
> file to the trash to delete, I get an error message that says "The item
> "C9647510"
> can't open the file, and when I select Get Info, nothing happens.
>
> I'd like to remove this file from my desktop, and I don't understand why I
> can't. I Googled the error message and got zip, which I've never had happen
> before. Any and all advice on how to remove this file would be appreciated.
>
> I have an iMac running Lion 10.7.5.
Have you tried restarting?
David
Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:44 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Barry Austern" barryaus
On Feb 17, 2013, at 10:21 PM, V. Meyer wrote:
> I could use some help to resolve this issue.
>
> I have an Excel file sitting on my desktop titled C9647510. When I drag the
> file to the trash to delete, I get an error message that says "The item
> "C9647510"
> can't open the file, and when I select Get Info, nothing happens.
>
> I'd like to remove this file from my desktop, and I don't understand why I
> can't. I Googled the error message and got zip, which I've never had happen
> before. Any and all advice on how to remove this file would be appreciated.
>
> I have an iMac running Lion 10.7.5.
>
Log out and back in or even restart the computer. See if that works. Are you saying that you can� drag it to the trash, even, not that you cannot empty the trash?
Do a get info on it and see who owns the file. Conceivably you don� have permissions to delete it? If that is the case then you can probably get rid of it in the terminal with the sudo and rm commands.
Also try the great program Trash It. That might work. If all the above do not work then ask about the �ile from hell�fix. I�e never had to use it, but supposedly it works.
>
>
--
Barry Austern
barryaus@fuse.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:56 am (PST) . Posted by:
"V. Meyer" vemeyermn
I'm embarrassed to say that simply turning off the computer overnight got
rid of the file. Thanks for the suggestion. I forget that sometimes a
restart can be the solution to a problem.
On 2/17/13 9:42 PM, "David Brostoff" davbro@earthlink.net > wrote:
Have you tried restarting?
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rid of the file. Thanks for the suggestion. I forget that sometimes a
restart can be the solution to a problem.
On 2/17/13 9:42 PM, "David Brostoff" davbro@earthlink.
Have you tried restarting?
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:16 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Les Streater" linernutuk
I guess this is a dumb question - I don't want iTunes, do not see I will ever need it.
But I keep getting nagged to update it, and it is MB each time.
Can I just delete it from the applications folder? With no repercussions on the rest of the OS?
I guess if later on I should ever want to use it, I can reinstate from Time Machine? However unlikely that seems at the moment
TIA
But I keep getting nagged to update it, and it is MB each time.
Can I just delete it from the applications folder? With no repercussions on the rest of the OS?
I guess if later on I should ever want to use it, I can reinstate from Time Machine? However unlikely that seems at the moment
TIA
Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:57 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
If you don't want to keep music on your computer and you don't have an iPod
or iPhone which you use for playing music, then no, you don't need iTunes,
so you can either delete it or simply choose not to update it.
If you ever change your mind, it's a free download anyway.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 12:16, Les Streater les.streater@hotmail.com > wrote:
> I guess this is a dumb question - I don't want iTunes, do not see I will
> ever need it.
>
> But I keep getting nagged to update it, and it is MB each time.
>
> Can I just delete it from the applications folder? With no repercussions
> on the rest of the OS?
>
> I guess if later on I should ever want to use it, I can reinstate from
> Time Machine? However unlikely that seems at the moment
>
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or iPhone which you use for playing music, then no, you don't need iTunes,
so you can either delete it or simply choose not to update it.
If you ever change your mind, it's a free download anyway.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 12:16, Les Streater les.streater@
> I guess this is a dumb question - I don't want iTunes, do not see I will
> ever need it.
>
> But I keep getting nagged to update it, and it is MB each time.
>
> Can I just delete it from the applications folder? With no repercussions
> on the rest of the OS?
>
> I guess if later on I should ever want to use it, I can reinstate from
> Time Machine? However unlikely that seems at the moment
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:03 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Ken" avliska
I'd say keep it just in case. You might get into listening to Old Time Radio or downloading podcasts. This is how I use it, and it's my primary source of entertainment and information. They are 2 activities that I didn't even do 6 or 7 years ago, so, things change. You may want it one day.
Ken S.
--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com , Les Streater wrote:
>
> I guess this is a dumb question - I don't want iTunes, do not see I will ever need it.
> TIA
>
Ken S.
--- In macsupportcentral@
>
> I guess this is a dumb question - I don't want iTunes, do not see I will ever need it.
> TIA
>
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