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How do I install boot camp on OS X 10.5.6?

I am looking to install boot camp on my MBP, but I can't seem to figure out where to install it from. If I recall correctly, previous versions were available from the apple website--is this still true?

Do you need the install DVD? If so, I don't have a copy (work laptop)--is there a way around this? Detailed instructions please!
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garryvictor1 | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Boot camp is already installed in your MBP OS X. If you do not have one (but I think it's impossible because Boot camp is preinstalled in Leopard), you can download it here:
http://www.soft32.com/Download/Free/Apple_Boot_Camp/4-200398-1.html

For more instructions on how to install windows os on your mac using boot camp, open the links below:

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sixhoursago | 3 years, 5 months ago Report

Yes, Boot Camp comes installed already on Leopard, but that is a little misleading. It means that the software required for Boot Camp is already there, but actually setting it up is a process in itself. I think the original question was looking for details regarding the setup process.

Do NOT use the version of Boot Camp linked in the answer above. Firstly because it is an old version from the beta days, and will not work with Leopard. Also because it is not hosted on apple.com, and it is generally a good idea to download this kind of low-level software only from Apple directly.

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sixhoursago | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Run the "Boot Camp Assistant" application located in the Utilities folder (which in turn is located in your Applications folder.) A quick way to find it is to type it into Spotlight.

The Boot Camp Assistant should run you through the process in a pretty straight-forward manner. Be sure to have on hand:

1 - A non-activated copy of Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista.
2 - A blank CD.
3 - Your Leopard installation disc.

A possible workaround to not having your install disc is to visit an Apple Specialist such as the Apple retail store or The Mac Store and have them help with or perform the installation. Of course before doing this you may want to try asking your employer if you can use the disc.

The first source I've listed is Apple's official Boot Camp Installation and Setup Guide. It may prove useful!

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walliemac | 2 years, 7 months ago Report

I"ve just upgraded my OS to 10.5.6 Leopard but I can't find Boot Camp on in utilities or applications. Should I do a reinstall? Or should I wait until spotlight has indexed my hard drive and search using spotlight?

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kichigai | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Run the Boot Camp Assistant in /Applications/Utilities/ which should tell you if you're going to have complications. If this machine has been running for a while, you'll probably run into fragmentation issues. If you have fragmentation issues, then your problems will be pretty bad.

If you have fragmentation, you'll probably need to back up your system (I find Time Machine most adept at this), format your hard disk, re-install OS X and your data, and try again.
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canamrotax | 3 years, 5 months ago
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You can use the install disc from another mac, as long as it has the same 10.5.5 that yours came with. (I'm guessing you did a software update to get 10.5.6) You also need a new (or never registered) copy of Windows XP. That alone will cost you between $150 and $200. Once you have those two items, you start the install program from the utilities folder. The step by step instructions on the screen are pretty easy. Once done, you can boot as a windows machine by holding the alt/option key down while powering up. I hold it until the hard drive selection screen pops up, even though I probably don't have to. You can set the preference of standard boot-up to either OSX or Windows in either operating system, click a small black diamond at the bottom right of the screen in Windows XP, or in the Boot Camp icon in the utilities folder in OSX.
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