glassJAw Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I really tried hard on using OS X Tiger and Leopard but I can't win. I need to install Vista as my classes next semester revolve around .NET programming and running it in Parallels/VMware doesn't cut it. Is it possible to install Vista 64 bit only and will all drivers be there? I would like to have 2 finger scrolling and the 2 fingers on the trackpad and click to activate right clicking. Please don't tell me to sell the Macbook and buy another laptop. It has a 200 gigabyte hard drive, 2 gigs of ram, and it's scratched up so I won't get much back on it. Plus I love the size and works great with my 22 inch monitor. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Does it have a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo. If it has a Core Duo than you cannot run Vista x64. Also, afaik bootcamp doesn't include 64 bit drivers does it? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 It's a Core2Duo Macbook. As far as I understand, Bootcamp only works with Vista 32 bit. I was hoping that Microsoft Update would have all the right drivers but I can't find any sources on this. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbadenov Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I know that VMWare Fusion will support dual core and you can install Vista x64 but I am not sure about the drivers you need. And if you are needing to sell a scratched up MacBook, well, appearances do not matter too much to me (hint, hint) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Haha, well I've grown attached to the Macbook, I love the size and style. I may just back everything up and just try and see. I'm on Winter Vacation so I don't have any worries yet. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Why would we tell you to sell it? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 I just wanted to cover that I won't be doing that and I don't want it to be suggested to me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special-K Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Alright, that makes sense. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassJAw Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Looks like 64 bit won't work. There's no 64 bit drivers for iSight and Airport. Oh well. Guess I'm gonna use 32 bit Vista Business. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-542808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiJKa Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Did you actually try the installation? I've found that a number of 32bit drivers will work under Vista 64... (not on a macbook, but the basic premise is the same, no?) To be fair though, unless you've loaded up 4GB of ram into that laptop, there's NO reason I can reasonably think of for you to install 64bit vista. I mean, NONE. ALSO, in regards to VMWare Fusion: It will boot 64bit windows, but you REALLY don't want to load up VMWare tools (which include, amongst other drivers, Graphics Support) which bork you native Graphics Drivers and, thus, any native boot you might attempt later. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/76813-installing-vista-64-bit-only-on-a-macbook/#findComment-548496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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