Apple Inc. is rolling out a new version of Boot Camp that will bring Windows 10 support for Macs with OS X Yosemite installed. Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 can be upgraded according to Apple, but is offering a how to guide if you are if you are starting from the beginning.
In a blog post Apple writes, “Windows 10 is available from Microsoft as an ISO file, an installation DVD, and a USB flash drive. You need an ISO file of the 64-bit version of the Windows 10 installer to install Windows on your Mac. If you don’t have an ISO file, you can use Disk Utility to make one from your Windows installation DVD or USB flash drive.”
Apple explains that it is possible to upgrade an existing Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, but also provides full instructions for how to start from scratch. If you are installing from scratch Apple warns that users should be aware that they are using the Windows Installer for full installation and not an upgrade installer.
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- So the Windows 10 technical preview is out and i was eager to test it out on my MacBook Pro. I am discussing only installation through bootcamp. While following the instructions that found on the web, i had to encounter many issues.
If you’re already using Windows 10 on your Mac be sure to download Boot Camp’s latest Windows support software so that you’ll have the most up to date drivers.
If you use Boot Camp to run Windows on your Mac, you can visit the AMD website to download the latest version of their drivers for Windows. These Mac computers use AMD graphics: 15-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2015 or later; 27-inch iMac introduced in 2014 or later; 21.5-inch iMac with Retina display introduced in 2017 or later.
Here’s a list of Macs that will support Windows 10:
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)
iMac (Retina 5k, 27-inch, Mid 2015)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)
Mac mini (Late 2014)
Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
Mac mini (Late 2012)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)
You can install Boot Camp here.
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So the Windows 10 technical preview is out and i was eager to test it out on my MacBook Pro. I am discussing only installation through bootcamp. While following the instructions that found on the web, i had to encounter many issues. Hence i am trying to consolidate everything i know or did, in this post.
1. Register for Windows 10 technical preview. https://insider.windows.com
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2. Download the Windows 10 technical preview ISO file from the windows website. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-sg/windows/preview-iso
3. Lauch Bootcamp Assistant (Applications > Utilities > Bootcamp Assistant) and click continue.
Basically it should look like this:
4. “Create a Windows 7 or later version install disk”
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If this option is available, you can use the ISO file directly in the next step and continue with the installation.
If this option is not available you are left with two choices:
a. Enable the option
Close the application. In Finder, go to Applications > Utilities. Right click on Boot Camp Assistant, select ‘Show Package Contents’
Right click the “Contents” folder, select ‘Get Info’. In ‘Sharing & Permissions’ section, enable ‘read & write’ for all and add one more entry admin with ‘read & write’ privilege. [For this you need to unlock the folder by clicking the lock symbol and prompt for the password will appear. You can use your admin password to unlock]
Once you have updated the permissions for “Contents” folder, open the folder and do the same ‘Sharing & Permissions’ changes for the “Info.plist” file.
Now open the “Info.plist” file using TextEdit or Xcode application. You need to make modifications in below sections:
<key>DARequiredROMVersions</key> : Here you need to add you computer’s Boot ROM Version. You can find this by clicking the apple icon (top left corner) on the finder window, select ‘About this Mac’, then ‘System Report’, then ‘Hardware’
Note down the ‘Model Identifier’ and ‘Boot ROM Version’
In Info.plist file section add you computer’s Boot ROM Version like below: (Please ensure its in the logical order)
<key>PreESDRequiredModels</key> : Here do the similar addition. Instead of Boot ROM Version you add the Model Identifier (MacBookPro7,1) /first section of your Boot ROM version (MBP71).
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<key>PreUEFIModels</key> : Here also add Model Identifier or first section of Boot ROM Version as suited.
<key>USBBootSupportedModels</key> : Do similar addition in this section too.
Note: If you file has PreUSBBootSupportedModels as the section, remove the ‘Pre’
<key>Win7OnlyModels</key> : Remove this section
Save the file. Now saving the file just won’t get the work done. You need to sign the file. For that goto to Applications > Utilities > Terminal
Run the command:
sudo codesign -fs – /Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app
You will be prompted to enter the password. Do the same and click enter. Now your boot camp assistant is updated. Reopen the application and try.
b. Create a installation disk and use it.
You can create an install disk for Windows 10 using the Disk Utility application in Mac. (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility) Choose the burn option and select the ISO image and burn it to the dvd. This will be your installation disk.
5. Continue with the instructions on screen the Boot Camp Assistant, plugin the USB drive that you are going to use. (Remember this drive will be formatted during the installation) The USB drive can be of size 8GB or more.
Insert your flash drive and then select the ISO file’s location. Boot Camp will then download all the necessary drivers to run Windows and transform your USB drive into a boot disk. This step takes a while, so be patient.
You’ll then be asked to partition your hard drive. This is a critical step, as you can’t expand or shrink the storage later on. Instead, you’ll have to wipe that part of the drive and start from scratch. It is recommended you select at least 20GB, but 30GB or more is best, as Windows 10 itself will take up a sizable chunk.
Partitioning will take time as well as installation.
When you’re done, click Install to start installing Windows 10.Computer might restart several times during the installation and you don’t have to worry about it. If for some reason your computer boots back to OS X, reboot and hold the Option key. This brings up a menu where you can select which operating system to launch.
Enjoy trying Windows 10.