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Bootcamp 5.0 on Mac book pro 2012 Mac OS X 10.8

Hi, Thanks for your time guys, I am currently running on Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion with the Bootcamp assistant 5.0. I got up to the part where I had just installed Windows 7 but as of late, Apple stopped selling their macbook pros with the CD's which is required for the next step of installing drivers and having the features of a computer. Is there any alternative way that will fix this problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Aug 23, 2012 2:48 PM

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The hatter

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Posted on Aug 23, 2012 3:06 PM

You didn't look close enough during Boot Camp Assistant to check the box to download the software or read the rest of the instructions.

CDs were actually DVD anyway never was a CD - you can burn the support software to a CD though or flash memory. Most use flash USB stick and not a CD.

And Lion and ML don't come with discs anyway.

Mac 101: Using Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1461

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

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6.pdf

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

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

The Boot Camp Assistant can burn Boot Camp software (drivers) to a DVD or copy it to a USB storage device, such as a flash drive or hard drive. These are the only media you can use to install Boot Camp software.

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT4569

Installation Guide

Instructions for all features and settings.

Boot Camp 4.0 FAQ Get answers to commonly asked Boot Camp questions.

Windows 7 FAQ Answers to commonly asked Windows 7 questions.

http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

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jimjimz Author

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Aug 25, 2012 5:28 PM in response to Csound1

When you open bootcamp assistant, which option is that? 1 2 or 3? when I did it, I did option 1 and 3.

jimjimz Author

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Aug 25, 2012 7:26 PM in response to jimjimz

Thank you all for your help. It is greatly appreciated, I just successfully instaled the bootcamp drivers into my Windows OS. Once again, thank you guys.

Csound1

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Aug 25, 2012 10:31 PM in response to jimjimz

You're welcome, thanks for the star 🙂

The hatter

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Aug 26, 2012 8:12 AM in response to Csound1

Making something simple is so hard and complex anymore!

Add salt. Not too much, not too little. Simmer and stir but don't let it boil. Let cool. Eat.

Csound1

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Aug 26, 2012 8:26 AM in response to The hatter

The hatter wrote:

Making something simple is so hard and complex anymore!

Add salt. Not too much, not too little. Simmer and stir but don't let it boil. Let cool. Eat.

🙂

ShermanX

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Sep 5, 2012 2:42 PM in response to Csound1

Hello

Today I tryed to make a Win7 partition with Bootcamp. Everthing went fine, it rebooted automatic and windows install started up - but then it said it needed som drivers - I tryed to find them on the usb-stick but without luck.

What`s the problem?

I had checkmark on all 3 options.

My gear:

MaxbookPro Retina w. MountainLion

Regards Bo (DK)

ShermanX

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Sep 5, 2012 2:45 PM in response to ShermanX

Here is my WININSTALL usb stick! Think it looks ok.

Henrikp

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Sep 5, 2012 3:48 PM in response to ShermanX

I think I have the same problem. I have done all the steps in boot camp but when installing the windows it won't find the driver where it should be installed. I assume that the installer should find the partition of the Hard drive which is mentioned for windows (In my case 50Gt) That is not happening and I got stuck in the beginning of the installation process and cannot get out from there. What should I and ShermanX do. Is there anyone who can tell?

Csound1

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Sep 6, 2012 11:23 AM in response to Henrikp

Henrikp wrote:

I think I have the same problem. I have done all the steps in boot camp but when installing the windows it won't find the driver where it should be installed. I assume that the installer should find the partition of the Hard drive which is mentioned for windows (In my case 50Gt) That is not happening and I got stuck in the beginning of the installation process and cannot get out from there. What should I and ShermanX do. Is there anyone who can tell?

Install the drivers after you install Windows, and install them while running Windows.

Csound1

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Sep 6, 2012 11:24 AM in response to ShermanX

ShermanX wrote:

Here is my WININSTALL usb stick! Think it looks ok.

Insert the stick while you are in Windows, run setup.exe

ShermanX

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Sep 7, 2012 8:42 AM in response to Csound1

How can I run setup.exe - it`s looking for a driver!

/ShermanX

Csound1

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Sep 7, 2012 8:43 AM in response to ShermanX

ShermanX wrote:

How can I run setup.exe - it`s looking for a driver!

/ShermanX

Can you boot Windows, yes or no please.

The hatter

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Sep 7, 2012 8:54 AM in response to Csound1

Maybe there are times when helping someone is really hurting, and having to explain .exe is the first of many signs that this is so.

Start wtih a good book and Virtualize Windows first.

ShermanX

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Sep 7, 2012 9:00 AM in response to Csound1

I can boot Windows via USB stick, but at some point it`s asking for a driver!

Csound1

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Sep 7, 2012 9:16 AM in response to ShermanX

Please tell me whether or not you have installed Windows, it sounds as though you have not. How far into the Boot Camp process did you get, downloaded drivers (step1), created a partition?

Bootcamp 5.0 on Mac book pro 2012 Mac OS X 10.8