HT201468: How to install Windows using Boot Camp

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Mark Padilla

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Q: Boot Camp

So is it really that hard to use Bootcamp and can i use my windows 8 latest ?

And i do have the Discs to the laptop with the windows .

Thank you Mark Padilla .

Mac mini (Late 2012), iOS 7.1.1

Posted on Mar 28, 2015 7:10 PM

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by Loner T,Helpful

Loner T Mar 28, 2015 7:14 PM in response to Mark Padilla
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Safari

Mar 28, 2015 7:14 PM in response to Mark Padilla

Yes, you can use Windows 7/8. Please see

How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support
Boot Camp 5.1: Frequently asked questions - Apple Support
System requirements to install Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp - Apple Support
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by Kappy,Helpful

Kappy Mar 28, 2015 7:15 PM in response to Mark Padilla
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Desktops

Mar 28, 2015 7:15 PM in response to Mark Padilla

Not hard at all if you read the documentation first. Note that you cannot install Windows from installer discs coming from another Windows laptop. They will not work. You need the retail installer DVD.
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by Mark Padilla,

Mark Padilla Mar 28, 2015 7:19 PM in response to Kappy
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Mar 28, 2015 7:19 PM in response to Kappy

Thank you both i am glad i asked for your assistance yes i see i will have to get the windows Disc yes i only have the Lenovo hp Discs with the windows 8 included on Disc . Thank you again Mark Padilla
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