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Q: boot camp installation hangs at realtek audio stepSearch or ask a question

I am trying to install boot camp for win 7 home prem 64 bits on Mac Pro laptop. The boot camp installer is hanging at the Realtek audio step. I tried other versions of boot camp, version 4.0.4326 and it complained that it did not support this system. I tried version 5.0.5033 and it complained that it did not support 64 bit. Any suggestions?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Sep 28, 2014 11:30 AM

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  • by rkmpls2016,Helpful

    rkmpls2016 rkmpls2016 Nov 26, 2015 8:46 PM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel
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    Nov 26, 2015 8:46 PM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel

    This totally worked for more recent installs of MacOS too (ie: El Capitan).

     

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    Reply  Recommendedby lincizy on Nov 13, 2015 1:05 AM

    I found a solution, when the installation hangs at realtek audio:

    1. DO NOT turn it off

    2. go to your bootcamp folder, manually install the realtek driver, DO NOT restart

    3. after manully setup, open Task Manage, and kill the "RealtekSetup" process

    4. bootcamp will skip the Realte, and have fun

  • by rkmpls2016,

    rkmpls2016 rkmpls2016 Nov 26, 2015 8:42 PM in response to lincizy
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    Nov 26, 2015 8:42 PM in response to lincizy

    This response was dead-on brilliant. Solved my problem. Thank you!

  • by jgriffee,

    jgriffee jgriffee Nov 28, 2015 1:31 AM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel
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    Nov 28, 2015 1:31 AM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel

    I had to run a search for "Realtek" and it was buried ridiculously deep -- c:\Windows.old, etc. Following the steps here did allow the Boot Camp installer to finish, though, so thanks for the tip! Restarting now - fingers crossed.

  • by Pete Buchta,

    Pete Buchta Pete Buchta Nov 29, 2015 6:00 AM in response to lincizy
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    Nov 29, 2015 6:00 AM in response to lincizy

    This post is very helpful. It should be posted on Apple's board since it is a workaround for the hang. After the realtek hang is bypassed and the rest of the script runs this solves a number of problems with the mssing audio driver (cirrus) and it sets the time and other keyboard functions correctly, such as volume and brightness.

  • by vanderlay,

    vanderlay vanderlay Nov 30, 2015 6:26 AM in response to lincizy
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    Nov 30, 2015 6:26 AM in response to lincizy

    this worked a charm, thank you very much!!

  • by Hennaba,

    Hennaba Hennaba Dec 1, 2015 10:40 AM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel
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    Dec 1, 2015 10:40 AM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel

    Thanks so much.

     

    I have tried all sort of option.

    I had already installed the newest driver for REALTEK, to get HDMI speaker to work.

    Installed Bootcamp, it hangs with realtek. Taskmanager, close process. OK, bootcamp instals.

     

    Fantastic. Thanks again

  • by Craig Macbook,

    Craig Macbook Craig Macbook Dec 1, 2015 1:45 PM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel
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    Dec 1, 2015 1:45 PM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel

    Herman you're a star. I was starting to lose the will to live with this Windows 10/ Boot Camp install.

  • by PaulT83,

    PaulT83 PaulT83 Dec 3, 2015 10:17 AM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel
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    Dec 3, 2015 10:17 AM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel

    Thanks! It really helped me!

  • by Sfjtfnfxgnxfg,

    Sfjtfnfxgnxfg Sfjtfnfxgnxfg Dec 3, 2015 9:13 PM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel
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    Dec 3, 2015 9:13 PM in response to hermanfromsan gabriel

    Hey there!

     

    First, I want to give credit to the two original replies, who 100% solved this problem for me. You guys are the real MVP's and really saved me today.

     

    Second, looking into both options presented, I found my own solution which I hope will be easier for the average person looking to install Windows 10 on a Mac.

     

    When the computer boots into Windows the first time, the Boot Camp menu automatically pops up.

     

    1. QUIT THE BOOT CAMP INSTALLER. Don't even start it.

     

    2. In the WININSTALL drive, click the folder that says "Bootcamp"

     

    3. Click "Drivers"

     

    4. Click "Realtek"

     

    5. Install the Realtek Driver.

     

    6. Once this finishes, drag the Realtek Driver to the Recycle Bin. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP

     

    7. Restart your machine.

     

    8. After your computer starts up, click the WININSTALL drive again.

     

    9. Click the "BootCamp" drive again

     

    10. Click the "Setup" file

     

    Run the setup as usual, it will complete without issue.

     

     

    Basically the only thing i'm doing here is installing the Realtek driver manually, and then deleting it from the Setup package so there is no issue in the first place. This hopefully will be easier than using task manager to quit a part of the setup process manually, OR having to rename .exe files to help the install. Good luck, and PM me for any and all questions!

  • by rapple10,

    rapple10 rapple10 Dec 4, 2015 6:28 AM in response to lincizy
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    Dec 4, 2015 6:28 AM in response to lincizy

    This worked for me - Many Thanks.

     

    For other novices like me, the Bootcamp folder is located on the Wininstall thumb drive  that was created by the Bootcamp Assistant.

  • by roocarl,

    roocarl roocarl Dec 5, 2015 1:35 AM in response to rapple10
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    Dec 5, 2015 1:35 AM in response to rapple10

    This is driving me crazy :-(  how do I find the wininstall ?

    Tried finding all the other options where is control .? I can only find control panel

    Cannot find bootcamp on windows page ?

    Cannot see more details on setup page ?

    Thought this was meant to be straightforward .........

    Using a new 15' macbook pro retina with graphics card and the latest windows 10 download

  • by Twister8008,

    Twister8008 Twister8008 Dec 5, 2015 5:43 AM in response to roocarl
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    Dec 5, 2015 5:43 AM in response to roocarl

    Wininstall is on your thumb drive with the windows boot camp support files. If it is not there, try to create another support file download in iOS.

  • by roocarl,

    roocarl roocarl Dec 5, 2015 6:36 AM in response to Twister8008
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    Dec 5, 2015 6:36 AM in response to Twister8008

    I have loaded windows cancelled bootcamp on my thumbdrive but still no wininstall  ? I tried windows then boot but no drivers option .? Tried searching usb drive for wininstall and drivers but nothing ?. Where am i going wrong ?????

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Dec 5, 2015 7:23 AM in response to roocarl
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    Dec 5, 2015 7:23 AM in response to roocarl

    On El Capitan, you can create a USB using...

     

    BC6-Assistant-Download-Software.png

  • by roocarl,

    roocarl roocarl Dec 5, 2015 9:45 AM in response to Loner T
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    Dec 5, 2015 9:45 AM in response to Loner T

    I have a usb with window on that is not the issue just spent 90 mins on phone with apple advisor !! Will be throwing this macbook out the window soon grrrrrrr I cannot find the realtek drivers or the wininstall on my usb ?.......7 hours in total trying to get this sorted and still nothing can anyone talk me through it step by step with options that actually appear on my Macbook instead of quoting folders that are nowhere to be found If so I would be forever gratefull :-)

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