I have just started studying to be an accountant and I need to be able to run SAGE Instant Accounts on my Powerbook but, SAGE does not work on OSX. Foxy Brown Ill Na Na 2 The Fever Raritan on this page. I went into Apple Premium Seller in Brighton and explained that I have a Powerbook G4 and that I need to get Windows working on my it so, that I can install the software.

The 'expert' suggested that I get Bootcamp and that will allow me to install Windows. As Bootcamp is included in OSX 10.5 I upgraded to it from OSX 10.4. I have since found out that Bootcamp will not work on my Powerbook G4 as it is does not have Intel. I do not know what to do now. I am vaguely aware that you can have Windows XP running on a Powerbook G4 as my friend has 'Virtual PC' on his but, he does not know where to get it from or how much it will cost as he was given the laptop by his dad.

Please can someone tell me the cheapest/best way for me to get windows working on my Powerbook G4? Powerbook G4 15' 1.5hz, Mac OS X (10.5.5) Posted on Dec 8, 2008 8:31 AM. Yes, Boot Camp or Parallels is only for Intel Macs.

Missing system disks, so tried burned image to dvd and powerbook keeps ejecting it. Tried on thumbdrive and not recognized. OSX 10.5 Leopard. Any suggestions??

I am not aware of any easy answers for G4 owners now. Virtual PC was acquired and discontinued by Microsoft. While there is some support for the last versions sofar as security updates, it is my understanding that Virtual PC, and Windows XP are not being sold anymore to the general public.

Perhaps you could find a used or new-old-stock copy. It runs poorly at best anyway. IIRC, there were some other hacks for running Windows on G4s, but I am not sure. All interest disappeared with the introduction of Intel Macs that could run Windows natively.

Dec 8, 2008 9:55 AM. Thanks, for all your help everyone. As I only need to runs windows to use the SAGE software that my accountancy course uses, it would be a little unecessary to buy a second macbook just for that given the price and that my current macbook suits all my needs. I do not mind which of the emulators I use as I can live with the slow performance, but I only really know about virtual pc. Is there a recommended emulator that I can download or shall I just purchase a copy of virtual pc from amazon? Dec 21, 2008 9:51 AM.

Antkershaw: I can't remember how I did it, since it is now many years ago. Here are directions from VPC help: Install the version of Windows included with Virtual PC 7 Use the Create New PC Assistant to install the virtual machine and Microsoft Windows operating system that is included with Microsoft Virtual PC. Do not use this method to install any other operating system. In Virtual PC, on the File menu, click New.

On the Select a Setup Method screen, click Install from a Virtual PC for Mac CD, and then click Begin. Insert the Virtual PC 7 CD into the CD drive of your Macintosh, and then click Continue. In the Name box, type the name for your virtual machine, such as Windows XP Professional. You can either accept the name that is provided, or you can create your own name.

If you do not create a name, Virtual PC uses the name of the operating system that you are installing, for example, Windows XP Professional. To install the configuration information and operating system files for your virtual machine, do one of the following: To accept the default location, click Install. By default, the Assistant installs the configuration information and operating system files for your virtual machine in the User/Documents/Virtual PC List folder on your Macintosh hard disk. To select a different location, click Change Location, select a location, and then click Install. On the Getting Started screen, click Start Windows. You are now ready to finish configuring your Windows operating system.

For more information about configuring a Windows operating system, see About Configuring Windows. Important You cannot create a new virtual machine in Virtual PC 7 by installing the version of Windows that is included with an earlier version of Virtual PC.

If you want to create a new virtual machine by using a Virtual PC version 5.x or Virtual PC version 6.x CD, you must first create the virtual machine in Virtual PC 5 x or Virtual PC 6.x, and then import the virtual machine into Virtual PC 7. To use the Import command, however, the virtual machine must also run a supported operating system. Cornelius Jan 5, 2009 7:22 PM. Apple Footer This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only.

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The disk on my PowerBook G4 is going bad. Split Second Velocity Crack Serial Generator Download more. This is a Bad Thing, but at least I learned how to do some cool things with my Mac at boot time. I’ve checked all these on my system running Mac OSX 10.3 (Panther). I found that might work, but I haven’t verified anything except what’s listed below: Booting from CD — hold down the “ C” key (until the Apple logo appears) while powering on the laptop.

Insert a bootable CD as soon as the power is on. Booting as a FireWire “target” — connect the PowerBook to another FW-equipped system. Hold down the “ T” key (until FW symbool appears) while powering on the laptop. Choosing boot device — hold down the Option key (until the Apple logo appears) while powering on the laptop. You’ll see an icon for each bootable device (hard disk, bootable CD, network, etc). Select one of the icons, then click on the right-arrow icon.

Booting single-user — hold down the “ Command-S” keys (until the Apple logo appears) while powering on the laptop. Added 2005-12-19: Hold down the mouse button while powering on — eject CD-ROM. My G4 Powerbook doesn’t want to boot. I think it has MAC OSX installed and the previous owner may have had some security measures installed. I popped my OS 9 CD in the cdrom drive and cannot get to any screen where it allows me to boot from the CD. When booting, it goes to the Apple logo and then the little round icon shows it’s doing something.

Butit never boots. I will be happy to hose the present OS so I can install OS 9 which I have. Used G4 Powerbook I am considering purchasing but it doesn’t want to boot. I think it has MAC OSX installed and the previous owner may have had some security measures installed. I popped my OS 9 CD in the cdrom drive and cannot get to any screen where it allows me to boot from the CD.

When booting, it goes to the Apple logo and then the little round icon shows it’s doing something. Butit never boots. I will be happy to hose the present OS so I can install OS 9 which I have.