HT201468: How to install Windows using Boot Camp

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jakedcksn
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Windows Software

Q: At what part of the process should the Windows Product Key be provided?

While trying to download Windows 8.1 to my Mac, i downloaded the ISO file from Microsoft.  I proceeded to select the ISO file as the ISO image for Boot Camp, and i was met with the error message of "Boot Camp only supports Windows 7 or later installation on this platform. Please use an ISO file for Windows 7 or later installation."

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Jul 4, 2016 11:10 AM

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jakedcksn

Q: At what part of the process should the Windows Product Key be provided?

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  • by swandy,

    swandy swandy Jul 4, 2016 11:54 AM in response to jakedcksn
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    Jul 4, 2016 11:54 AM in response to jakedcksn

    Assuming that you downloaded the correct ISO file (there is a link to the correct versions as part of the Boot Camp instructions on this website), the key is entered during the actual Windows installation - not when Boot Camp is partitioning the drive.