Bootcamp for Mid 2011 Mac Mini

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Bootcamp for Mid 2011 Mac Mini

how to fix error message on bootcamp saying "your bootable USB drive could not be created & there is not enough space aviliable on the disk." on a mid 2011 mini mac help!!

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 31, 2020 4:53 PM

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Answer 1

Loner T

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Feb 1, 2020 11:45 AM in response to Danilobdiaz

The supported method is to install W7/W8.1 and then upgrade to W10. This also helps with the Apple-specific drivers which are available for W7/W8.1 as noted in Install Windows 7 on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support.

The other method is to bypass BCA and build the USB Installer using a Windows PC and manually partition the disk and install W10 in legacy BIOS Mode (not EFI).

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Loner T

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Feb 1, 2020 10:56 AM in response to Danilobdiaz

W10 is not officially supported on a 2011 Mac, since Apple has no certified drivers for this year. What is the current macOS version?

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Danilobdiaz Author

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Feb 1, 2020 10:50 AM in response to Loner T

Hey, I’m trying to install windows 10 and yes I have a 32 gb usb2 flash drive! I’ve done all the necessary steps and fixed errors and when I startup bootcamp I get that error hopefully that’s the only problem that’s what I think and I’d very much appreciate your help man thank you ! 🙏🏻

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Danilobdiaz Author

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Feb 1, 2020 11:56 AM in response to Loner T

Alright I will install windows 8 rn I’ll update you if it worked and then when I want to upgrade later to windows 10 where do I update it or do I have to wait when they officially release the date to support older versions like my 2011 Mac mini & thank you again for your time much appreciated brother🙏🏻👏🏻 I’ll inform later if I was able to install windows 8 on my Mac mini which it should cause it’s supported.

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