Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac, Second Edition

by Joe Kissell

Find essential advice for running Windows on your Intel-based Mac!

Read this book to learn why you want to use a Mac to run Windows; understand the pros and cons of Apple's Boot Camp versus virtualization software; and find advice and step-by-step instructions for installing either Windows XP or Vista in Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop 3.0, VMware Fusion, and VirtualBox.

You'll also get help with connecting third-party peripherals and printers, sharing files between operating systems, avoiding Windows malware, and backing up a Windows installation. Plus, the book looks briefly at running Windows software without installing Windows and at running Windows on PowerPC-based Macs.

"I really enjoyed Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac. It was very informative, easy to read, and not too complicated."    —Brian Henson

Bonus: Includes coupons worth $10 off Parallels Desktop, 10% off the upgrade to Parallels Desktop 3.0, and 10% off VMware Fusion!

Read this book to learn the answers to questions such as:

• How can I get a copy of Windows XP or Vista that will work on a Mac?
• What can I expect and how can I avoid problems with Windows activation?
• Should I run Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion, or VirtualBox?
• How can I best right-click in Boot Camp?
• How can I make my Bluetooth device work with Boot Camp?
• What are my options for sharing files between Windows and Mac OS X?
• What is a smart way to back up my Windows installation?
• How can I print from my Windows software?
• What techniques can I use to avoid viruses and spyware in Windows?
• How do I use one installation of Windows for Boot Camp and my virtualization software?

151 pages printed in either color or black-and-white with color cover; Wire-0 binding; 7" x 9".

This book is available in two versions:

• Inside pages are printed in black-and-white with a color cover for $/ea.
• Inside pages are printed in color with a color cover for $/ea.