astrobeaver
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Q: Mac gets stuck on boot menu after choosing Windows option

I'm running OS X Yosemite on a mid 2013 Macbook Air 13".

 

I created a 33 GB partition alongside OSX partition and installed Windows 7 on it. The Windows installation went alright but after it wanted a restart, it hasn't been able to go back to completing the installation. This issue has cropped up after mutiple attempts. I can boot into OS X just fine.

 

The cursor and the keyboard freeze after selecting Windows.

 

I'm not using Bootcamp. It's ridden with too many issues.

 

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iPhone 4, Other OS, iOS 5

Posted on Jun 21, 2016 1:00 AM

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Q: Mac gets stuck on boot menu after choosing Windows option

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  • by suddenly.pineapples,

    suddenly.pineapples suddenly.pineapples Jun 21, 2016 11:00 AM in response to astrobeaver
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    Jun 21, 2016 11:00 AM in response to astrobeaver

    You could try resetting the SMC and PRAM.

     

    None of this will damage your computer in any way. The PRAM stores the current volume, brightness, and the startup disk preferences. The SMC controls the fan speed, along with other things, and resetting it may solve your problem.

     

    First, shut down your MacBook. Now press the power key, and right when it turns on, hold Command+Option+P+R simultaneously. Your computer will restart and you'll hear the startup chime. Keep holding the keys down until it restarts again. You can let them up when you hear the startup chime. Let it boot up and shut it down. Now try booting into Windows. If that doesn't work, it may be the SMC.

     

    To reset the SMC, shut down your computer if it isn't already. Make sure your Magsafe charger is plugged in to your computer and a power source. Now hold down the left side Shift+Control+Option and press the power button. You should notice the light on the Magsafe flash briefly. Now you can let up the keys.

     

    Try booting into Windows. If it still doesn't work, it is very likely a problem with your Windows installation, and you'll have to reinstall Windows.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Jun 21, 2016 11:40 AM in response to astrobeaver
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    Jun 21, 2016 11:40 AM in response to astrobeaver

    You need to use Boot Camp to provide proper support for Windows. Windows can't be installed by itself on a Mac computer.

  • by suddenly.pineapples,

    suddenly.pineapples suddenly.pineapples Jun 23, 2016 5:42 PM in response to Eric Root
    Level 1 (31 points)
    Mac OS X
    Jun 23, 2016 5:42 PM in response to Eric Root

    This is true to some extent, although you can do exactly what boot camp does, but manually.

  • by leroydouglas,

    leroydouglas leroydouglas Jun 23, 2016 6:08 PM in response to astrobeaver
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    Jun 23, 2016 6:08 PM in response to astrobeaver

    How did you install Windows?

     

    How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support