There are several ways to accomplish this, but I’m going to look at four options-Boot Camp, Parallels, VMware Fusion and VirtualBox. I’m just here to help you get Windows 8 running on your Mac. Whatever the reason, you want to run the Windows 8 Preview Release. Maybe you’re a glutton for punishment who lives on the bleeding edge. If you still insist on installing a 32-bit version of windows please reply here. however I could only use 2gb of ram and many other functions (like the correct screen resolution) were unavailable. It is possible to install a 32-bit version of windows as I have accidentally done myself on the same macbook that you have. Installing a 32-bit version of windows will only allow the use of 2gb of ram and leave the rest of your ram unavailable.
Your mac supports 64 bits and you have at least 8 gb of ram which nullifies the reasons for 32-bit versions. There is no need for a 32-bit version of windows. I suggest you use a 64 bit version of windows 7.
Parallels 64 bit mac for mac#
7 Getting Started 8 The SSO Installation page will be skipped when installing Parallels Client on a Windows Server operating system.
Parallels 64 bit mac mac os x#
Please ensure you have 64-bit Mac OS X before purchasing Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac. It means you will be able to install and run Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac only on 64-bit Intel Mac. Information Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac is a 64-bit application.