I have partitioned a drive, 20 gig, for windows install using bootcamp assistant, but can go no further.
I need to install windows from usb drive.
bootcmap assistant gives error message when trying to download windows software, download could not continue windows support software not avaialble.
how can i resolve this?
Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Here is a link to the Apple instructions for 10.6 Boot Camp installation which if you read and carefully follow will allow you to accomplish what you wish. Especially note the parts that refer to the 10.6 installation disk and the Windows disk. If you deviate you will be lost again.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Boot_Camp_Install-Setup_10.6.pdf
i am working on Mac using OS 10.6.8., using bootcamp assitant to install windows. Bootcamp only provides two options: downlad software or I've already got it. downloading doesn;t work (error message) and i've got requests windows dvd/cd (which i do not have, file is on usb). bootcamp does not provide usb as option. thanks for your patience.
About the drivers. First, right, enlarge the partition. Then try installing Windows from a DVD.
Then what you have to do is open Boot Camp assistant once again, there you'll find "Download Windows drivers". Windows won't work properly if you don't do this operation. Basically, that's it. I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate like that.
thanks for the suggestion. i repartitioned the drive, 40 gb this time, still no luck. same error message. i repaired the disk(my HD), repartitioned again (50 gb) and stil the same error message in bootcamp (windows support software not available). no download, no drivers, no windows. : (
aleja00 wrote:
thanks for the suggestion. i repartitioned the drive, 40 gb this time, still no luck. same error message. i repaired the disk(my HD), repartitioned again (50 gb) and stil the same error message in bootcamp (windows support software not available). no download, no drivers, no windows. : (
As has been pointed out to you several times already, the drivers are on your Snow Leopard installation disc, I don't understand why you persist in ignoring this advice and will no longer repeat it to you. Use the drivers you have
The drivers you need are on the 10.6.8 installation disc (the one that came with your Mac)
Unless you are installing Windows XP your partition is too small, try 50G.
ok, how do i install them?
Start Windows, insert the disk, run setup.exe.
i am installing windows 7.
that's just it, i can't start windows, i haven't been able to install it yet.
still there?
Burn the iso to a dvd (not a usb drive) and install it by placing the disk in the computer.
file is too big, does not fit on std dvd.
Windows fits on a DVD (that's how most copies are sold) you are doing something wrong. BURN (not copy) the ISO file to a DVD
First you gotta make sure your windows is legal or copyright ..Moreover we student access windows on mac or mac book pro
Macbook Pro bootcamp 3.0.4 cannot download Windows drivers
