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i have installed windows 7 on my MBP but cant get the drivers

i have installed windows 7 home premium on my MBP running mountain lion from the windows official disc that came with a Dell lappy but i cant download the drivers , when i go to boot camp and try downloading drivers , it shows network error.

the function keys are not working as well i cant right click using trackpad

plz help

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Dec 4, 2012 9:05 AM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2012 9:09 AM

The download servers are extremely slow. Be patient.


Your Dell branded Windows will not work. It is a pared down version of Windows that includes only the items needed by your Dell. It is licenced to your Dell. You need a generic OEM version of Windows or a full retail version of Windows.

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Dec 4, 2012 9:27 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

is there any way i can install drivers for this windows or i will have to buy a windows disc ??

i just want to enable wifi over my windows rest i can manage

thank u

Dec 5, 2012 6:27 AM in response to Community User

Sharya wrote:


i downloaded parallels and when i run windows using parallels all drivers work perfectly

every thing is so amazing

The divers work in Parallels because Parallels is creating drivers for virtual hardware. Parallels is not using your computer's hardware it is creating virtual hardware. There still are no Windows 8 Bootcamp drivers. Bootcamp uses your computer's actual hardware.

i have installed windows 7 on my MBP but cant get the drivers

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