How to Run Windows On a Mac

Not sure how to run Windows on your Mac? Here you will find helpful tips to efficiently run Windows on Mac OS X 10.5 or later. 

STEPS

1. Turn on your Mac and log into your account.
2. Go to the Utilities folder located under "Applications" or type "Boot Camp Assistant" into spotlight search.
3. Launch Boot Camp Assistant.
4. Click Continue.
5. Decide how much space you want for your Windows partition. You can divide space equally between Mac OS and Windows, give Windows 32GB, or assign space manually using the slider.
6. Then click Partition.
7. Insert your 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 DVD into your drive and click Start Installation.
8. Your Mac will restart and launch the Windows installer. Click continue/next. *For Windows XP click Enter then press F8*
9. If prompted for product key enter it or leave it blank (you can enter it later).
10. When presented with a list of partitions, select the one labeled BOOTCAMP.
11. Format that partition and click continue.
12. The installation process will begin. Your Mac may restart several times.
13. Once Installation is finished and you have created a user account, insert you Mac OS X install DVD to install all of the Boot Camp drivers necessary for a smooth Windows-Mac environment.

TIPS

• When you turn on your Mac, hold down the option key to select whether you want to boot into Mac OS X or Windows.
• There are some Macs that can run 64-Bit versions of Windows. They are: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008) and later, MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008) and later, Mac Pro (Early 2008) and later.
• Backup important information prior to installing Windows via Boot Camp.
• These steps require a Intel Mac, otherwise you won't have the setup app.

WARNINGS

• You must use the Mac OS X install DVD that came with your Mac. Do not use another Mac's install DVD or a retail copy of Mac OS X. If you do, you will experience frequent crashes while under Windows.
• Only Macs from 2009 or later support 64-Bit Windows. Do not attempt to install 64-Bit Windows on Macs that are from 2008 or earlier.

YOU MUST HAVE :

1. Mac OS X 10.5 or Later
2. 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 install DVD

Source : WikiHow