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Bootcamp download network error

I'm running the Bootcamp Utility and am at the stage where I have ticked all the boxes and am creating an install drive on a USB stick. During this process Bootcamp consistently fails during download of the apple drivers reporting a network error, despite the network being ok. Is anyone else having this issue?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Oct 19, 2012 5:42 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2012 7:58 AM

Look to the right under "More Like This" ------->


The download servers are notoriously slow. Keep trying. Be patient.

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Nov 2, 2014 9:17 AM in response to robotkidder

The BC drivers need to be put on the USB after the ISO has been copied to the USB.


The drivers .zip file can be used on the Windows side after Windows installation is complete.


When BCA downloads the drivers it downloads a file called WindowsSupport.dmg in /Library/Application\ Support/Bootcamp. If the file is there and recent, it will not download the drivers again.


Do not use a wireless connection to download. One option is to check ONLY the download drivers box and let it download the drivers and put it in the above directory first. Once they are there, BCA knows to check and put it properly the second time, when the first two checkboxes are enabled.

Nov 2, 2014 1:45 PM in response to robotkidder

When I go to http://support.apple.com/fi_FI/downloads/#macoscomponents I get an error


"Ei hakutuloksia. Muuta hakuehtoja ja suorita haku uudelleen."

It looks like you local Apple Software servers have an issue. Can I suggest using


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


When I try I do not get the Finnish chat window is not working either. Please also try


https://www.apple.com/support/feedback/

Bootcamp download network error

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