Boot Camp 4.0 and Snow Leopard: A Comprehensive Guide

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Introduction

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Apple's Boot Camp software has revolutionized the way users can dual-boot Windows alongside their favorite operating systems on Intel-based Macs. With the release of Boot Camp 4.0, this process just got even more streamlined for those looking to install Snow Leopard (10.6) alongside Lion or later versions.

Prerequisites

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Before diving into the installation guide, make sure you meet these basic requirements:

1. Your Mac must be a supported Intel-based model running Snow Leopard (10.6.x).

2. You have an available hard drive partition with at least 30 GB of free space.

3. A valid copy of Windows 7 or later is required.

Installation Steps

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### Step 1: Download and Install Boot Camp

1. Launch the App Store from your Applications folder (or use Spotlight to search for it).

2. Search for 'Boot Camp' in the store's search bar, then select the correct result.

3. Click on 'Free' or 'Install Now,' depending on whether you've already downloaded the software.

### Step 4: Install Snow Leopard

1. Once Boot Camp Assistant has finished downloading and extracting files to your hard drive:

* Double-click on the resulting `.dmg` file named `BootCamp5.6.14.dmg`.

2. Follow the prompts in the installation wizard, carefully reading each step.

3. After clicking 'Continue' several times:

### Step 7: Boot into Snow Leopard

1. Restart your Mac while holding down Command (⌘) + Option (⌥).

2. Select the newly created boot drive from the Startup Manager and press Enter.

Troubleshooting Tips

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If you encounter any issues during installation or post-installation, refer to Apple's comprehensive 'Boot Camp Support Page'(http://support.apple.com/bootcamp). Additionally, ensure that your system is fully updated before attempting a Snow Leopard install.

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