lsepcyeu
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Q: 8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install the downloaded drivers.

bootcamp 5.1

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204048

8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install the downloaded drivers.


this is for backup or for run via usb stick...?

Posted on Jan 28, 2015 3:45 AM

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Q: 8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install the downloaded drivers.

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  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 29, 2015 6:37 AM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 29, 2015 6:37 AM in response to lsepcyeu

    This is for BC drivers (and Windows ISO, if necessary). If your Mac supports using USB to boot from, it will contain both, otherwise the Windows Installer will be on DVD Media using your built-in (or external) Optical drive.

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    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 29, 2015 8:42 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 29, 2015 8:42 AM in response to Loner T

    what means "BC"...? drivers...

     

    If install from ISO File this file may deleted after install?

     

    If buy a Macbook pro and want install in bootcamp windows 10 (when come), well if in iso (or in dvd and convert to iso)

     

    basically required usb sticks or dvd drive?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 29, 2015 9:40 AM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 29, 2015 9:40 AM in response to lsepcyeu

    BC = Bootcamp Drivers are used by Windows to support Apple Hardware visible to Windows.

     

    The ISO is not deleted during or after installation. It is copied to the USB, as needed.

     

    The USB stick is needed, if your Mac does not have an Optical drive (for DVD) and it will hold the BC drivers and Windows ISO.

     

    The USB is also needed, if your Mac has an Optical drive, to hold just the BC drivers.

  • by lsepcyeu,

    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 29, 2015 11:06 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 29, 2015 11:06 AM in response to Loner T

    cannot Not usb stick, Not dvd

    but

    SSD itself of Mac... hold these?

     

    especially if use win install with boot-camp,... with Visualization software - Not a separate install?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 29, 2015 2:52 PM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 29, 2015 2:52 PM in response to lsepcyeu

    If you use Virtualization software, then you can use the Windows .ISO file directly in VM engine as a virtual Optical drive. You do not need USB or DVD media.

  • by lsepcyeu,

    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 30, 2015 8:43 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 30, 2015 8:43 AM in response to Loner T

    In case of scenario

    Boot-camp only, usb stick with drives and iso needed to be on laptop from before boot till end  and shutdown of win 10...?

     

    In the scenario using VMWare Fusion that can run win 10 either as pure VM or from boot-camp - I think not require separate install in the latter case... what happens required also usb stick?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 30, 2015 12:27 PM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 30, 2015 12:27 PM in response to lsepcyeu

    You can use VMware Fusion to boot Windows from an existing Bootcamp/Windows partition. You do not need two copies of Windows.

     

    You can start at How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support as a guide to Windows installation.

  • by lsepcyeu,

    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 31, 2015 3:37 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 31, 2015 3:37 AM in response to Loner T

    in this post of : Jan 30, 2015 6:43 PM


    There are two scenarios

    one boot-camp only

    another boot-camp and Fusion - both options


    so 3 total cases 1 + 2 = 3


    which needed of 3 USB stick to be in Mac from boot to shutdown????




  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 31, 2015 6:17 AM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 31, 2015 6:17 AM in response to lsepcyeu

    The VMware Fusion installation and VM creation is an independent process.

     

    1. Install Bootcamp/Windows and BC drivers. (You need a USB stick and ISO or DVD media for this installation only).

    2. Install VMware Fusion.

    3. Import Bootcamp/Windows as a VM in Fusion.

  • by lsepcyeu,

    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 31, 2015 9:40 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 31, 2015 9:40 AM in response to Loner T

    FROM WHERE GET boot-camp drivers if buy a MacBookPro mid 2015 and win 10 in August 2015...?

     

    also if win 10 is download - come in an ISO...?

     

    AFTER INSTALL usb stick must kept in a cabinet , and boot-camp or vm ware(import BC/win10 to Fusion) run without it... correct?

     

    win 10 iso & drivers are less than 8GB?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 31, 2015 9:50 AM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 31, 2015 9:50 AM in response to lsepcyeu

    The BC drivers will be downloaded from Apple Servers by Bootcamp Assistant which is built in to the Apple OS X.

     

    W10 may come in either ISO or physical media. You can use either. Please also see http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203909.

     

    You can always re-build the USB using Bootcamp Assistant, so you may need to save the USB.

     

    You can estimate the total size by looking at W10 TP download size and the BC drivers size (roughly 1GB today). It may be better to use a 16GB USB to be safe.

  • by lsepcyeu,

    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 31, 2015 10:04 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 31, 2015 10:04 AM in response to Loner T

    BC drivers copied to SSD & USB STICK during bootcamp install?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jan 31, 2015 10:08 AM in response to lsepcyeu
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    Jan 31, 2015 10:08 AM in response to lsepcyeu

    BC drivers are copied to the USB stick. They are installed automatically and silently after Windows is fully installed.

  • by lsepcyeu,

    lsepcyeu lsepcyeu Jan 31, 2015 2:05 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jan 31, 2015 2:05 PM in response to Loner T

    BC drivers must downloaded saved to usb along ISO - saved with native name - and installation should find them (or prompt for them?)...?

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