video card

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by Landscaper, Oct 10, 2006.

  1. Landscaper

    Landscaper Bit poster

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    I am wondering if there is a way to install a video card on my Macbook Pro. I have purchased some design software to run on windows xp, but it says that I need some kind of video card. As far as I can tell, there is not one installed on my mac. Any ideas? I hope I didn't just waste my money on these programs. Thanks for any advice.
     
  2. James Bond 007

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    Require some kind of video card under Windows? Then I believe you should use Boot Camp to install Windows XP natively on your Macbook Pro and install your design software after booting your Macbook Pro under Windows XP. That way that software should probably work.

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  3. constant

    constant Forum Maven

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    Installing a new video card into a notebook would be some kind of trick. But it is surprising that the video hardware is not already adequate.

    Parallels uses virtual hardware, which includes a virtual video card. So if your software requires a reasonable level of video, then it is highly unlikely to work in Parallels.
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