Can I install Windows Vista on Macbook Air 2014?

[Xanthe]

Now, this may come as a stupid question to Expert Mac Users. It also may sound stupid that I want to install Vista. It's a personal choice lmao
So, can I install windows Vista with Bootcamp? Or is this not possibe?

 

[The Catboy]

Why not just try it out? If it works, then you know you can do it, if it doesn't work, then you can't. You never know until you actually try.

 

[Xanthe]

Why not just try it out? If it works, then you know you can do it, if it doesn't work, then you can't. You never know until you actually try.

I want to try, but I'm not sure if Apple still has the Bootcamp drivers for Vista considering how old it is. I appreciate the comment, though! I probably will try regardless

 

[Margen67]

Vista

whyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

[cearp]

windows 7/onwards started booting 'better', supporting efi etc... i don't think vista had that, so that might make it harder.
i'm not sure how difficult it would be. really, tell us why, i'm interested. just the novelty value of running vista on a mac?

 

[sarkwalvein]

whyyyyyyyyyyyy

Well, there is this thing called hardcore masochism, you know?

 

[Xanthe]

windows 7/onwards started booting 'better', supporting efi etc... i don't think vista had that, so that might make it harder.
i'm not sure how difficult it would be. really, tell us why, i'm interested. just the novelty value of running vista on a mac?

I'm not sure how to explain it. I just like the old "simple" feeling of it.

 

[Margen67]

I'm not sure how to explain it. I just like the old "simple" feeling of it.

You do realize that 7 is almost completely the same right?

 

[Xanthe]

You do realize that 7 is almost completely the same right?

Yes, but I can still like Vista...

 

[Xanthe]

but why Vista specifically?

As I said, It's a personal favorite choice of mine.

 

[Margen67]

Yes, but I can still like Vista...

Yes, but Vista is inferior to 7.

 

[the_randomizer]

Well, there is this thing called hardcore masochism, you know?

Self-inflicted Schadenfreude?

 

[Supster131]

Yes, but Vista is inferior to 7.

I prefer Vista over 7
Vista just looks more appealing.

 

[Shadowfied]

Jesus christ..at least use XP if you refuse anything above Vista.....but not Vista..oh god..it hurts..

 

[tech3475]

The main issue with Vista now may be support, besides software compatibility, Microsoft will end long term support next year so there will be no more security updates.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/lifecycle

 

[dekuleon]

Install inside Oracle Virtual Box

 

[cearp]

Install inside Oracle Virtual Box

'of course' - you can install most things in virtual box

 

[Xanthe]

'of course' - you can install most things in virtual box

I would but you can't use those things at full speed. I want the real deal. A full speed OS.

 

[cearp]

I would but you can't use those things at full speed. I want the real deal. A full speed OS.

it depends on your computer, anyway, i have run a vm in a vm and the speed in that vm was great
it's not like emulation

 

[CheatFreak47]

I would just install Windows 7 Ultimate, hack away at it a bit and install a Vista Visual Style if I really really wanted it to look like Vista.