Vista x64 installing bootcamp drivers

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Vista x64 installing bootcamp drivers

Hello,

I'm at a loss about how to install bootcamp drivers in vista 64. I was albe to create the bootcamp partition with the Bootcamp assistant, I started the install, installed vista and logged in after the installed finished.

Next, I insert my leopard disk, the autorun starts and tells me bootcamp is not compatible with this version. I understand so I download the updated drivers from bootcamp 2, I end up with a BCUpdateVista64.exe which I can't get into Vista as my memorystick wasn't recognized (I think because the usb drivers haven't been installed?). Also, wireless network card seems to be installed but it can't find any networks. I ended up creating a 1GB fat32 partition and copy the file onto it.

Then, in vista, when I start that executable I get that annoying blue circel next to my cursor. It asks me if I want to run it and which I approve and then, nothing.

Please, someone tell me how to do this ....

imac 24", Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Jul 19, 2008 4:30 AM

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Answer 1

The hatter

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Jul 19, 2008 6:44 AM in response to InflatableMouse

A conundrum I guess:

Macs that officially support Vista 64-bit
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846

seems odd that the latest Penryn iMacs aren't listed and you need 64-bit setup to use BC 2.1 update, too. I never had the error message you got, in dozens of installs of x64 "not compatible" it would install but with errors on HAL and others. However, this should get you up and running: Guide to Installing Vista

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Answer 2

Aug 24, 2008 3:43 AM in response to InflatableMouse

As I understand, the Vista x64 installation is only available on MacBook Pros... but luckily there is a simple workaround, since I successfully installed BootCamp on my MacBook and installed BootCamp 2.1 update.
After installation of Windows Vista x64 (mine was with integrated SP1) do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel, make sure it's Control Panel Home, not the Classic.
2. Type UAC in the Search bar.
3. Click on the "Turn user account control (UAC) on or off".
4. Uncheck the "Use UAC..." and restart the computer.
5. Now, go to the Leopard install disc to: "D:\Boot Camp\Drivers\Apple" ('D' being you DVD drive) and click on BootCamp64 (remember that you have to be an administrator). It should install without a problem. Restart.
6. Download the BootCamp 2.1 update for Vista x64 and run it. Choose Reinstall/Update. Restart at the end.
There it is! It should work like this, at least it worked for me. The only problem for the MacBook is that the BootCamp64 doesn't include x64 drivers for the Intel X3100, but you can easily download and install these from: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProductID=2800&DwnldID=16 779&strOSs=162&OSFullName=Windows%20Vista*%20Ultimate,%2064-bit%20version&lang=e ng
I hope this helps!

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Answer 3

The hatter

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Aug 24, 2008 5:19 AM in response to InflatableMouse

Apple has for some unfathomable reason to me supported a MacBook 2008, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, but not the 2008 Penryn iMacs.
http://andersonshatch.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/macbook-pro-and-vista-64-bit/

You need 64-bit 2.0x drivers from a Mac Pro 2008 or MacBook to get up and running with Ultimate 64.

See this thread Windows 64-bit Unsupported?

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Answer 4

Greatbam

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Sep 21, 2008 3:12 PM in response to marko.nikolovski

I would avoid using the apple updates with vista. I just used an update from a couple days ago for a "software" update and it messed up my cd rom drive.

After installing the update my cdrw/dvd drive started reading any disk I put in it as a blank recordable disk.

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