How To Install Windows XP On A Mac

• 1). Get VMware Fusion. You can do this by downloading VMware Fusion directly from the VMware website, or purchasing a copy of VMware Fusion at your local office or electronics store. If you choose to purchase from your local office or electronics store, you will receive an actual disc. If you choose to download directly from the VMware website, you will receive an installation file. However, you can backup this installation file to a CD or DVD.
  
  
• 2). Install VMware Fusion. If you chose to obtain a VMware Fusion disc, insert it into your MacBook and wait for it to load. If you downloaded a copy of Fusion, the software should already be on your computer. Double click the installer file to get started with the installation process. The installer file will be labeled "VMwareFusion.dmg", "VMwareFusionLight.dmg", or something similar. The install process is very simple. You will need to enter some basic information such as your name, contact info, etc... You will also need to enter in the serial number for your copy of VMware Fusion. If you chose to download, the serial number should have been emailed to you. If you purchased a hard copy of VMware Fusion, the serial number will be printed on a documentation form located in the box.
  
  
• 3). Run VMware Fusion for the first time. The first time that you launch VMware it will ask you if you want to register. It is fine to skip this option for now. Click the skip button to proceed to the next screen. This screen will ask you to enter your VMware Fusion serial number. Enter it and click the continue button. There should now only be one VMware Fusion window on your desktop. It will be labeled "Virtual Machine Library". If there are any other windows open, close them for now.
  
  
• 4). Setup a new virtual machine. In order to install Windows XP, you will need to setup a new virtual machine so that VMware Fusion can automatically install it. If you used a disc installation to install VMware, eject it from your drive. Now, insert the Windows XP Install disc and wait for your MacBook to recognize it. Click the "New" button in the lower left-hand corner of the Virtual Machine Library Window. VMware Fusion will now recognize your XP install disc and give you some basic setup options. The first screen will give you the option to "Use operating system install disc". Make sure that this option is selected and click continue. On the next screen there will be two drop down menus. From the first drop down menu, select "Windows". From the second drop down menu, select "XP Home or XP Professional" depending on which one you are installing. The final setup screen will prompt you to enter a username and password. Enter a username and password that you can easily remember and make sure there is a checkmark in both boxes. Click continue. On the next screen, read over everything to make sure it is how you want it, and click finish.
  
  
• 5). Install Windows XP. Windows XP should now automatically start installing itself through VMware Fusion. If you have ever installed Windows XP on a PC, you will be familiar with the installation process. It can take up to 45 minutes for Windows XP to copy necessary files to your hard drive and setup. Throughout the Windows installation process, you may need to enter your Windows XP serial number. Let this procedure finish completely before doing anything else on your MacBook. After it finishes, you will have successfully installed Windows XP on your MacBook.