Macbook Air (mid 2011) Boot Camp Windows Support Software HELP!

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Macbook Air (mid 2011) Boot Camp Windows Support Software HELP!

Hey all,

I only recently got my mid 2011 Macbook Air 13" and have had no problems thus far. However, today I tried using Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows 7 onto my machine and there appears to be a problem in downloading the "Windows Support Software" (i.e. drivers). It only reaches ~20% and stops there. I've tried DL links that have been around these forums and none of them seem to work (as they are dated to be early 2011 drivers, not mid 2011). Where might I directly download these drivers in a "BootCampESD.pkg like" file? Does anyone have a link? If not, how might I get Boot Camp Assistant to actually download the drivers?

NOTE: I have Windows 7 installed and my flash drive has been formatted to MS-DOS (FAT32) so everything is fine except for the friggin' download. I'm also using Boot Camp 4.0.1 since I'm on Lion...

I greatly appreciate any and all help!

David

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Nov 13, 2011 12:57 PM

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Answer 1

citrus101

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Nov 13, 2011 2:02 PM in response to dlim1027

Hi dlim 1027,

Do you have the drivers for W7 on a CD or USB external storage device?

Which size (GB) has this device?

Probably you need a device with more GB space. An external hard drive would be the best solution.

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Answer 2

Nov 14, 2011 12:04 AM in response to dlim1027

I have the same problem it stucks and cant download!!!!!!!!!!!!

ahhhh its frustrating

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Answer 3

Nov 14, 2011 4:27 AM in response to dlim1027

Help please!

Brand new AIR 10.7.2 with 256 GB BUT I had to come to terms with using a partition and pay+ £150 for Windows 7 Prof. but USB data is not recognized so I can run Windows and then install office.

These Windows frustrations are what made me a Mac convert!

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Answer 4

Nov 14, 2011 4:37 AM in response to dlim1027

Has someone tried to install Windows 7 in a Mac Air using the share disc facility? I have an iMac (running Snow Leopard) and frustratingly failed to install the Windows 7 in the partition I need to have on the Air running Lion but as per my previous post, the USB did not do the job.

I'd be most grateful if you could help.

Thanks in advance

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Answer 5

dalstott

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Nov 14, 2011 10:34 AM in response to dlim1027

In this thread https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3207049?answerId=16605226022#16605226022there's a link to download the BootCamp 4.0 Driver package.

It is on page 3 about half way down the page.

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Answer 6

The hatter

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Nov 14, 2011 10:42 AM in response to patriciaprefersmac

Your post would be better in itsvown thread.

2011s need BC 4.01+

Windows SP1 Pro is US $130, System builder

Thevissue are weak support - not with Windows per se but delivery dl etc

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Answer 7

Dec 5, 2011 12:21 AM in response to dlim1027

I have the same problem, MBA 13" 2011, formats the USB drive, creates the ISO image, then gets to about 20% of downloading Windows Support Software and ...

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Answer 8

Jan 21, 2012 4:47 AM in response to dlim1027

you can download via this direct link:

http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/54/00/041-0694/sq2RLp7XVNQzRG8qdpsq9sj4 pHsgXkgPYg/BootCampESD.pkg

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GEOteca

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Jan 23, 2012 5:31 PM in response to stormxeron

To me it's the same (2011 Macbook Air 13 ju). Also does not recognize the WIFI connection. I make the phone connection and start the process, but stops when he has a long 10%. I installed BootCampESD.pkg but still the same. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

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Answer 10

Feb 3, 2012 12:43 AM in response to GEOteca

does your mac osx recognise wifi? if no, then try restoring the osx

if yes, then simply download the pkg file:

http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/54/00/041-0694/sq2RLp7XVNQzRG8qdpsq9sj4 pHsgXkgPYg/BootCampESD.pkg

and copy all the installation file from that pkg file into FAT32 formatted disk

Then install it on windows and then you are ready to go

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Answer 11

GEOteca

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Feb 6, 2012 9:04 PM in response to dlim1027

Thank you. I solved the problem by buying the cable transceiverand connecting to the Internet. The problem was, as I said the apple service center, in a programming error in wifi connections for large data volúmnes ¿?.

Cordially

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