alxkum
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Q: Solution for Bootcamp 6 error on Windows 10

I've had the same problem as many of you when trying to install Bootcamp 6 on my Windows 10 machine. The error about "not valid boot camp service" and wrong "bootcamp.msi" and "The installed product does not match the installation source(s)" kept popping up.

 

Here's what I did to fix it:

 

  • Create a restore point (just in case)
  • Make sure you downloaded BootCamp 6 via "Apple Software Update" (will also work if Apple releases the files directly for download)
  • Navigate to C:\Users\{yourUsername}\AppData\Local\Apple\Apple Software Update\ (you might need to turn on "Show hidden files" in Explorer if you can't see it), there you'll see a file called AppleBcUpdate.exe. Either open WinRar or rename that file to "AppleBcUpdate.exe.zip" (you might need to turn on "Show file extensions in Explorer) and double click it. Extract the two folders in there to the root of D:\ or C:\ (doesn't really matter).
  • Click the start button and type in "regedit". Right click -> Run as administrator
  • Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products and find the folder "A2C2B2AF14AEA5943980062716525D26". Rename that folder to something like "_A2C2B2AF14AEA5943980062716525D26" or whatever. You can also export it (as a backup) and then just delete it.
  • Close regedit.
  • Click the start button and type in "cmd". Right click -> Run as administrator
  • Type in "D:" (if you extract BootCamp to D:\). Then "cd BootCamp\Drivers\Apple". Now type in "BootCamp.msi" and hit enter.
  • The installer should now run through fine.
  • Restart your computer, even if you're not prompted to do so.

 

This is what worked for me. I have now a successful BootCamp 6 installation on Windows 10:

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Also: I'm not responsible if anything breaks

Posted on Aug 13, 2015 3:33 PM

by alxkum,Solvedanswer
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If you're getting a "Windows Installer stopped working" dialog, just click on "Close Windows Installer" and it should continue to install.

Posted on Aug 13, 2015 5:04 PM

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  • by DubaiRover,

    DubaiRover DubaiRover Dec 23, 2015 7:14 PM in response to Loner T
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    Dec 23, 2015 7:14 PM in response to Loner T

    Even after a new installation i could not active it although i have a genuine activation code

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Dec 23, 2015 7:53 PM in response to DubaiRover
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    Dec 23, 2015 7:53 PM in response to DubaiRover

    Are you referring to Windows activation or Office activation?

  • by DubaiRover,

    DubaiRover DubaiRover Dec 23, 2015 8:03 PM in response to Loner T
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    Dec 23, 2015 8:03 PM in response to Loner T

    office not windows,, it seems that three members in this thread had the same problem i am having.. i think it is because of renaming A2C2B2AF14AEA5943980062716525D26 in the regedit ... although i renamed it after a successful installation of the boot camp but too bad it missed up my office

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Dec 23, 2015 8:18 PM in response to DubaiRover
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    Dec 23, 2015 8:18 PM in response to DubaiRover

    If you renamed the entry, look underneath this entry and check the parameters and values are stored in it.

  • by Gryphon MacThoy,

    Gryphon MacThoy Gryphon MacThoy Jan 4, 2016 12:22 PM in response to alxkum
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    Jan 4, 2016 12:22 PM in response to alxkum

    I had to manually kill the RealTek*.exe installer to allow the rest of the setup to run through properly. I waited 45 min for the realtex install to finish, but it never did. Luckily, my audio is working fine as far as I can tell, so I'm no bothered by it.

  • by Urban_Zamboni,

    Urban_Zamboni Urban_Zamboni Feb 7, 2016 10:04 PM in response to alxkum
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    Feb 7, 2016 10:04 PM in response to alxkum

    i have this same sisue but your explanation was not very clear...please help me!, so do you add an underscore to the front of the name of that folder with all the numbers and letters? or do i export it? do i export both the original and the one with the extra underscore in front? which do i delete? then my bootcamp drive is C: so why would i type D: followed by cd blah blah blah... please please please be more specific and watch your types! lol even though i suck as well with them haha, much appreciated

  • by Urban_Zamboni,

    Urban_Zamboni Urban_Zamboni Feb 7, 2016 10:06 PM in response to alxkum
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    Feb 7, 2016 10:06 PM in response to alxkum

    im so confused how to fix this botocamp 6 update on my windows 10...

  • by mattis matros,

    mattis matros mattis matros Feb 14, 2016 5:49 AM in response to alxkum
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    Feb 14, 2016 5:49 AM in response to alxkum

    AND IF IT DOESN'T? THE INSTALLER JUST KEEPS SPINNING. TRIED TO REINSTALL THREE TIMES.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Feb 14, 2016 10:59 AM in response to Urban_Zamboni
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    Feb 14, 2016 10:59 AM in response to Urban_Zamboni

    OP may not respond. Please start new discussion(s) as appropriate for your specific issues.

  • by Ironmaniac,

    Ironmaniac Ironmaniac Jul 28, 2016 7:09 AM in response to alxkum
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    Jul 28, 2016 7:09 AM in response to alxkum

    Hi,

     

    I am facing the same issue. I am stuck at the step

     

    Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products and find the folder "A2C2B2AF14AEA5943980062716525D26". Rename that folder to something like "_A2C2B2AF14AEA5943980062716525D26" or whatever. You can also export it (as a backup) and then just delete it.


    I don't see the any folder with the above name. Please help.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jul 28, 2016 7:24 AM in response to Ironmaniac
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    Jul 28, 2016 7:24 AM in response to Ironmaniac

    The long string may be different.You will need to search the registry to find the correct key. Please back up your Registry before you make any changes and create a Windows System Restore point.

  • by Ironmaniac,

    Ironmaniac Ironmaniac Jul 29, 2016 9:44 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jul 29, 2016 9:44 AM in response to Loner T

    Hi Loner,

     

    Please mention what to do. And how to do.

    1. 'Backing up registry' is to create a restore point?  Or there is more to it?

    2. How do I tell the key is the correct one? What exactly am I searching the registry for?

     

    Please, help.

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jul 29, 2016 9:57 AM in response to Ironmaniac
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    Jul 29, 2016 9:57 AM in response to Ironmaniac

    A restore point will work. You can also export the Registry save it to an external flash drive. For the proper key, look for other entries under the  same key to discern what they belong to under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products.

  • by Ironmaniac,

    Ironmaniac Ironmaniac Jul 29, 2016 7:50 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jul 29, 2016 7:50 PM in response to Loner T

    Hi Loner,

     

    I don't understand this part.

    For the proper key, look for other entries under the  same key to discern what they belong to under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products.

    Can you tell what do I do after I open regedit and navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products ?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jul 30, 2016 7:56 AM in response to Ironmaniac
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    Jul 30, 2016 7:56 AM in response to Ironmaniac

    Is it possible to post a screen shot of the entries under this entry?

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