Boot Camp 4.0 Network Problems

I have the same problem with a Imac 2009

I had the same problem with downloading the drivers. After about ten times it worked. Seems to me they have a server issue. FYI I understood that windows XP is no longer supported with bootcamp 4 (Mac OS Lion)

Thank you for the answer. Yes, I know but I have windows 7 and the problems is always there. I can't dowload drivers.

It doesn't. You can leave XP and Vista there as is, as they were, you may be able to create a partition, and tell BCA you will install later. you can't use the BC 4.0 drivers though, that should still allow using your 10.6 DVD's.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20086465-263/boot-camp-4-requires-windows-7 -or-later/

Boot Camp 4.0, OS X Lion: Frequently asked question

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4818

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf

create a Windows support software (drivers) CD or USB storage media

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407

I have the same problem!

And it has nothing to do with the version of windows you try to install!

This error comes before you can choose the windows version you like to install!

Does anyone have a fix for this?

I am having exactly the same problem on my MacBook Pro (15", Mid-2010, OS X Lion). I have a reliable internet connection and am getting the same error message when trying to download the "Windows support software".

Solved it!!!

After a look in my Proxy Settings, I unchecked "Auto Proxy detection" and everything is working now...

You champion! Had this problem for a few hours now, unchecked "Auto Proxy Detection", (which is under the advanced network settings) and presto! Support Software downloaded without an issue. Thank you!

It´s not only while downloading the BootCamp Support Software!

I had this problem also with other Lion utilities. Now everything works fine!

I think the auto proxy detection in Lion has a little problem! ;-)

I got all excited thinking I finally found a solution...

"Go into System Preferences - Network - Advanced - Proxies

Uncheck "Auto Proxy Discovery", click OK, Apply"

But this didn't work in my case... any other suggestions???

I am having exactly the same problem. I have turned off Auto Proxy Discovery and I am still getting the error message:

Can't install Windows Support Software because you are not connected to the Internet.

I am running 10.7.1 on a MBP Late 2008.

Any further suggestions???

It doesn't work with me either... someone solved it??

macbook late 2009..

I just installed Lion on my MacBook4,1 a.k.a. 13" (Early 2008) and launched Boot Camp Assistant 4.0.1. As soon as I got to the download Windows support software step I also got the error "Can't install Windows Support Software because you are not connected to the Internet." I launched System Preferences > Network, clicked Advanced and under Proxies the Auto Proxy Discovery checkbox was already unchecked. I tried a few cycles of checking Auto Proxy Discovery, clicking OK, clicking Apply, repeat with Auto Proxy Discovery unchecked ... and still got the same error. I noticed odiggy's comment and tried restarting Boot Camp Assistant. That did the trick, even though the Auto Proxy Discovery checkbox ended up the same as it started. Windows support software is now downloading...

There is a direct download, Boot Camp 4.0.x package.

The link is in the thread here:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3207049?answerId=16605226022#16605226022