Can my gf play pwi from MAC?

kvlb03
kvlb03 Posts: 3 Arc User
edited January 2011 in Support Desk
Hy there , my gf just aquired a mac notebook , i see that pwi doesn`t support that OS and she can`t play but i`m wondering if there is an alternative such as installing win xp on another partition or smthg like that so she can play?

Here are some specifications of notebook maybe they help you :


Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MB71.0039.B0B
SMC Version: 1.60f5
Serial Number: W80196S0F5W
Hardware UUID: A6BF38BA-D539-5E49-AD4F-1F1EB3633F29
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled


Ty , and i hope i`ll get this problem solved b:sad b:bye
Post edited by kvlb03 on

Comments

  • Elemental$$$ - Raging Tide
    Elemental$$$ - Raging Tide Posts: 9 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    kvlb03 wrote: »
    Hy there , my gf just aquired a mac notebook , i see that pwi doesn`t support that OS and she can`t play but i`m wondering if there is an alternative such as installing win xp on another partition or smthg like that so she can play?

    Here are some specifications of notebook maybe they help you :


    Model Name: MacBook
    Model Identifier: MacBook7,1
    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
    Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
    Number Of Processors: 1
    Total Number Of Cores: 2
    L2 Cache: 3 MB
    Memory: 2 GB
    Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
    Boot ROM Version: MB71.0039.B0B
    SMC Version: 1.60f5
    Serial Number: W80196S0F5W
    Hardware UUID: A6BF38BA-D539-5E49-AD4F-1F1EB3633F29
    Sudden Motion Sensor:
    State: Enabled


    Ty , and i hope i`ll get this problem solved b:sad b:bye

    buying a windows licence and using bootcamp would be the only way
  • kvlb03
    kvlb03 Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    So that-s the only solution?
  • Krisnda - Lost City
    Krisnda - Lost City Posts: 1,465 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    kvlb03 wrote: »
    So that-s the only solution?
    Either that or you can use Wine. You may want to look that up, its free.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
    A good moderator should:
    - Have the computer skills necessary to handle forum-related tasks (Web skills, basic programming)
    - Be patient to handle all sorts of requests
    - Be level-headed to keep discussions and some petty squabbles in check.b:cool
  • kvlb03
    kvlb03 Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    Krisnda - Lost City wrote: »
    Either that or you can use Wine. You may want to look that up, its free.


    ok so what does this do ? u tried it works ? seems complicated :P tell me more please
  • Elemental$$$ - Raging Tide
    Elemental$$$ - Raging Tide Posts: 9 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    kvlb03 wrote: »
    Hy there , my gf just aquired a mac notebook , i see that pwi doesn`t support that OS and she can`t play but i`m wondering if there is an alternative such as installing win xp on another partition or smthg like that so she can play?

    Here are some specifications of notebook maybe they help you :


    Model Name: MacBook
    Model Identifier: MacBook7,1
    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
    Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
    Number Of Processors: 1
    Total Number Of Cores: 2
    L2 Cache: 3 MB
    Memory: 2 GB
    Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
    Boot ROM Version: MB71.0039.B0B
    SMC Version: 1.60f5
    Serial Number: W80196S0F5W
    Hardware UUID: A6BF38BA-D539-5E49-AD4F-1F1EB3633F29
    Sudden Motion Sensor:
    State: Enabled


    Ty , and i hope i`ll get this problem solved b:sad b:bye
    Krisnda - Lost City wrote: »
    Either that or you can use Wine. You may want to look that up, its free.


    well okay i forgot that but wine has issues (different OS but mac/linux basic are the same (tell me if wrong) wine when I tried it on my computer made the game unplayable because character wasn't visible and neither were the monsters... (except TT/legendary parts of weapons)
  • AndreiSin - Sanctuary
    AndreiSin - Sanctuary Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    mhm now my gf is trying this she downloaded wine and now she downloading pwi . i`ll let u know if it-s working btw ty for reply
  • ozimov
    ozimov Posts: 199 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    Please note that we do not offer support for playing our Windows PCs games on Mac or Linux operating systems through multi-boot, emulation, or virtualization technologies. We only support native Windows hardware and OSes.



    Option #1 to play PC games on an Intel based Mac:

    Apple OSX Snow Leopard or later has a utility called Boot Camp that you can use.

    http://www.apple.com/macosx/compatibility/

    You will need to also buy a full version of Windows, so that it can run on your Mac through the Boot Camp setup program.

    http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/


    Option #2 to play PC games on an Intel based Mac:

    Install Crossover on your Intel based Mac.



    Crossover/Codeweavers Support



    Good Luck.
  • AndreiSin - Sanctuary
    AndreiSin - Sanctuary Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    Ty Ozimov i understand that and what actually does Crossover if u can give me more info , ty .

    My gf will try both Wine and Crossover and see what-s better or what working .

    As soon as i`ll get info i`ll post here ty.
  • CharmingChu - Dreamweaver
    CharmingChu - Dreamweaver Posts: 12 Arc User
    edited January 2011
    I actually play PWI on a Macbook. I run it through parallels. It seems to work fine, the only issues I have seem to be related to the Macbook's poor ability to keep itself cool.

Categories