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Installing Windows 8/8.1 on a Late 2006 iMac

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Judging on how much it seems to be non-recommended, i might not try it...

Maybe i should just wait to get a windows desktop

According to Apple's website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 you can actually install windows on an iMac Late 2006 but it has to be Windows Vista or XP using installation DVD instead of using Boot Camp. This is the picture:

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So, basically... I'm just wondering if it's possible for me to install windows 8/8.1 on my iMac, i really have no idea what i'm doing but i've watched a few videos on it and it seems to work, But i don't really know what i'm doing, all i know is that i have to use boot camp xD

So if someone could help me out with an answer, and possibly even help me install it, it would be greatly, greatly appreciated.

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PowerPC or Intel?

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PowerPC or Intel?

That's core 2 duo era. OP i wouldn't suggest doing this. 

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That's core 2 duo era. OP i wouldn't suggest doing this. 

So, it's not reccomended to do this ?

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You can try with bootcamp, but I don't now if you will have full driver support for it

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You can try with bootcamp, but I don't now if you will have full driver support for it

Thank you! But how would i go about installing it with bootcamp ? 

(sorry, i'm really new to this) Even if you could just link something to help

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Thank you! But how would i go about installing it with bootcamp ? 

(sorry, i'm really new to this) Even if you could just link something to help

I really don't recommend it. 

 

But here: https://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

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It depends on your current OSX version, check these guides for your current OSX, you need at least 10.8 for having windows 8 compatibility https://support.apple.com/manuals/#macoscomponents

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Thank you! But how would i go about installing it with bootcamp ? 

(sorry, i'm really new to this) Even if you could just link something to help

To use Boot Camp Assistant, just go open it then you'll be asked to Create Windows Installation Disk, Download Drivers and Install Windows ... Tick all that and plug your chosen USB, choose the Windows .iso file and then it should create the Windows Installation USB with its drivers. But before doing this go check Apple's website to know whether your iMac is compatible or not.

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Judging on how much it seems to be non-recommended, i might not try it...

Maybe i should just wait to get a windows desktop

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Judging on how much it seems to be non-recommended, i might not try it...

Maybe i should just wait to get a windows desktop

According to Apple's website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 you can actually install windows on an iMac Late 2006 but it has to be Windows Vista or XP using installation DVD instead of using Boot Camp. This is the picture:

P0Bx5.jpg

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CPU: i5-4690 | Motherboard: MSI B85-G43 | Memory: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB | Power Supply: Corsair CX500 | Video Card: MSI GTX 970

Storage: Kingston V300 120GB & WD Blue 1TB | Network Card: ASUS PCE-AC56 | Peripherals: Microsoft Wired 600 & Logitech G29 + Shifter

 

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According to Apple's website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048 you can actually install windows on an iMac Late 2006 but it has to be Windows Vista using installation DVD instead of using Boot Camp. This is the picture:

 

But I've seen a bunch of videos of people installing windows 7 or 8 with boot camp, and on the same OS

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But I've seen a bunch of videos of people installing windows 7 or 8 with boot camp, and on the same OS

Well, the iMac you have is the old one..... Not everything is compatible so.....

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Well, the iMac you have is the old one..... Not everything is compatible so.....

Guess i just need to get a desktop...

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