Boot Camp — Windows 10

Hi everyone, I'm trying to install Windows 10 on a MacBook Pro 2018, version A1990, seqioa, and it's not working. I keep getting the error "Windows cannot locate the disk and partition specified in the unattended answer file's <ImageInstall> setting." Make sure the setting references a valid partition and restart the installation. I've tried everything, but nothing works.

Reset NVRAM

Reset SMS

FireVault is disabled

Tried via USB by holding down the option key

Tried everything Loner T wrote, nothing helps.


Help me solve this problem.

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Mar 17, 2026 8:18 AM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2026 7:11 PM

Assuming you're running Sequoia or Tahoe (the latter has a very narrow window within which it will run), everything should be in order for Windows 10 and later. The latest operating systems always carry firmware upgrades for their target machines, which might also fix issues running Windows.


First, let's look for any issues with the computer and SSD. (see this Apple Support doc). Anything other than code ADP000. you need to see your local Apple-certified gurus ASAP.


If Apple Diagnostics passed, run Disk Utility and launch First Aid to verify SSD integrity.


To boot from a Windows USB stick, you first need to lower the pre-boot security. Enter Recovery (Command+R on startup) and set the startup security to Medium (middle option of three).


Get back to macOS and download Windows 10 version 22H2 (64-bit). Save the ISO where you know you can find it. Then, run Boot Camp Assistant again and walk the steps you see onscreen. If this fails in the same spot, boot from a USB stick with Windows 10 version 1909 or later. If you are able to install Windows from USB, you need to go back to macOS one more time, then launch Boot Camp Assistant again. This time, though, use the top menus to download the Windows support software to a separate flash drive. Once this is done, go back to Windows and install the software you just downloaded


Good luck,

Nate

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Mar 17, 2026 7:11 PM in response to fara__isma

Assuming you're running Sequoia or Tahoe (the latter has a very narrow window within which it will run), everything should be in order for Windows 10 and later. The latest operating systems always carry firmware upgrades for their target machines, which might also fix issues running Windows.


First, let's look for any issues with the computer and SSD. (see this Apple Support doc). Anything other than code ADP000. you need to see your local Apple-certified gurus ASAP.


If Apple Diagnostics passed, run Disk Utility and launch First Aid to verify SSD integrity.


To boot from a Windows USB stick, you first need to lower the pre-boot security. Enter Recovery (Command+R on startup) and set the startup security to Medium (middle option of three).


Get back to macOS and download Windows 10 version 22H2 (64-bit). Save the ISO where you know you can find it. Then, run Boot Camp Assistant again and walk the steps you see onscreen. If this fails in the same spot, boot from a USB stick with Windows 10 version 1909 or later. If you are able to install Windows from USB, you need to go back to macOS one more time, then launch Boot Camp Assistant again. This time, though, use the top menus to download the Windows support software to a separate flash drive. Once this is done, go back to Windows and install the software you just downloaded


Good luck,

Nate

Boot Camp — Windows 10

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