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Installing Bootcamp on a Mac Pro using Windows XP Pro Upgrade

I almost gave up but here is my how-to-guide for those of you who are still wondering:

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Intel Mac Pro
- Bootcamp software
- Original Windows XP Upgrade CD
- Original older Windows Operating System CD (i.e. Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, etc; find out about elegibility requirements for the upgrade right in your XP Upgrade box).

TOOLS
- A twisty tie (that's right, get one from your bread bag, your original Mac package, or wherever)
- Perhaps a flashlight.

PROCEDURE
1. Follow the instructions to install the Bootcamp Assistant, Create the partition and begin the Win XP installation (included with the Bootcamp download).

2. As you already know, the moment of truth is when the XP Upgrade installation asks for your older Operating System disc you were not able to open your Optical Disc (Combo Drive/Superdrive) unit.

3. Fold the twisty tie at the top to create an "L" shape.

4) Open your Mac Pro's optical drive unit cover with one hand by pushing the cover down and hold it there.

5) Turn on your flashlight and locate the Optical Drive open button towards the lower right.

6) Slide the twisty tie folded tip around the middle and then slide it until it is in front of the Optical Drive open/close button.

7) Push the twisty tie

8) Ta-daa!

9) Now follow the instructions and repeat the procedure above to reinsert the Win XP upgrade CD when asked for it.

I hope this helps!