This will allow the disk image to grow as more data is required, allowing you to only use as much disk space as necessary. One benefit of this installation process is the ability to select the “Expanding” disk format. You will also be able to specify how much RAM is allocated to the operating system. Installation of an operating system through Parallels will walk you through the process of preparing the drive and creating a virtual machine for the OS.The Apple Bootcamp installation requires a utility that comes preinstalled on all Intel-based Macs called “Boot Camp Assistant” that will allow you to partition your hard drive, and provide you with a virtual CD containing all of the necessary drivers for your operating system.For example, when installing Windows, the installation process will be the same as if you were installing Windows natively on a PC. Installation of the actual operating system after the initial setup process is complete will be done using its own procedure. Most users will want to set Mac OS X as the default operating system, but there is a way to select a specific operating system to boot at startup. Setup of operating systems in both applications is done via detailed onscreen instructions and takes approximately 5 to 15 minutes. While Boot Camp allows you to install Windows XP on your Intel Mac, you can run only one operating system at a time.

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