How Does Windows Work on a Mac?
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Windows and Mac Partitions
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When Windows is installed on an Intel-based Mac computer, it utilizes a separate partition (space) on your Mac's hard drive. Apple's Boot Camp creates a partition on your Mac's hard drive, while third-party software such as Parallels creates a virtual partition so it can run both Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously.
Windows in Boot Camp
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Running Windows in Boot Camp is exactly like running Windows on a PC except that some Mac features are available. Since your Mac boots directly into Windows, it cannot access Mac-only features until you reboot into Mac OS X. Boot Camp requires Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Vista.
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Windows in Third-Party Software
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Third-party programs like VMWare Fusion and Parallels enable you to run both Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously, and even transfer information between the two operating systems seamlessly. Your Mac will still boot using Mac OS X, but you can run Windows in a separate window or full screen.
Virus Warning
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Macs running Windows are just as susceptible to viruses as PCs running Windows. If you're using Windows on any machine, always install security updates and consider investing in anti-virus software.
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