Installing Windows XP on Your Mac Using Boot Camp and FaceTime HD Camera Driver

Are you still using Windows XP for work or personal reasons? Although it may be an ancient operating system, some of us still need it to run old software. Luckily, installing Windows XP on your Mac is possible using Boot Camp.

However, the process can be challenging, especially if you're using a newer Sandy Bridge machine like my mid 2011 iMac (21.5 inch Core i5). In this case, Apple decided to limit the availability of Windows XP drivers for Bootcamp, making it difficult to install the operating system.

To get started, you'll need a copy of the Snow Leopard install CD and a FAT partition created using Disk Utility. Insert the XP install CD into your drive and boot from the CD, following the instructions to install XP on a partition.

Once installed, you may encounter issues with drivers. The graphics driver didn't work for me, so I had to go straight to the source and install the Display Driver+Catalyst Control Center available from AMD. For other drivers like chipset, ethernet, wifi, audio, and FaceTime camera, the ones available on Apple's website worked fine for me.

After installing XP, you'll need to boot up in Windows and insert the Snow Leopard CD to install the Boot Camp drivers. This will ensure that all your devices are properly recognized by Windows.

Another option is to use VMWare's Fusion 4, which allows you to create a clean install of XP or work from your existing Bootcamp partition. Although Fusion may not be as straightforward as Bootcamp, it can provide a more seamless experience with faster boot times and no driver issues.

In conclusion, installing Windows XP on your Mac using Boot Camp is possible, but it may require some extra effort to get all the drivers working properly. With a little patience and persistence, you should be able to get XP up and running on your Mac.

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