Can't download Windows Support Software for BootCamp

Todd Reitz wrote:

I have a brand new 27" iMac and I have it all set up and working, but cannot install BootCamp.

Every time I try, I get the message:

"Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update Server."

I have reinstalled the system software, contacted Apple phone "Support" and they were horrible. The tech told me I'd have to pack up my new machine and take it to the Apple Store. I'm not doing that as it's in the mall and I'm staying away from crowded areas, plush it's a real PITA.

There must be a solution out there?

~/Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app

Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant ...

Boot Camp Assistant User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Todd Reitz wrote:

That tells me nothing I haven't already read. I've been a Mac owner for 25 years and I've done BootCamp installs several times.

I am not asking HOW to do this, I'm asking WHY this software won't download?

Verify you are using the Safari browser to connect to the Apple server...

Todd Reitz wrote:

This happens through the BootCamp assistant app. What does that have to do with Safari?

Unless you are sayin Safari needs to be my default browser for some reason?

If BC Assistant is causing issues, try Brigadier (https://github.com/timsutton/brigadier).

This will let you download the WindowsSupport files.

Precisely at what stage are you getting this message?

Also, you are saying "brand new iMac" (assuming 2020).

It is quite possible the Bootcamp drivers have not yet been

updated for the new iMacs and why they are not downloading.

With a release of Bug Sur imminent, updating Bootcamp for

the new iMacs is likely low on the priority list.

I'm having the same issue, and I know many users reported the same issue. Don't know how to use Brigadier...