Error 0x80300024 When Installing Windows 7 Using Bootcamp

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Error 0x80300024 When Installing Windows 7 Using Bootcamp

Hi. I'm trying to install windows on my mac mini. I have a 2010 mini server with dual 500gb hard drives. I want to have one disc for apple and the other disc for windows. When I try the install I get the windows error 0x80300024. After some research I found a straightforward, but not easy solution. It seems windows freaks out when it sees more than one physical hard drive. Therefore the solution is to disconnect the cables for the other hard drive, install windows on the target drive, then reconnect the cables to the other drive. I rather not tear open the mini and do this as it looks a little painful. Anyone have a suggestion on how to get around this? And yes, I know it's a windows issue but i figured there must be some mini users who've experienced this issue.

Thanks.

Craig

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.2), mac mini server. no optical drive.

Posted on Jan 12, 2013 4:51 AM

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BDAqua

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Jan 12, 2013 2:09 PM in response to cguarent

Hi Graig,

One possble solution here, with maybe alt key to boot your Windows installer instead of the c key...

PrincessPeach

Jun 17, 2009, 06:48 PM

I just installed it today (twice actually, after changing my mind about something) so I can tell you how to do it. What I did was completely ignore Boot Camp and used Disk Utility to format the intended Windows drive as FAT32/Master Boot Record. Then I just rebooted with C held down and the Windows 7 CD took care of the rest.

I have a 2009 Mac Pro so all my drivers etc were on my OS disc. If you need to burn the drivers, by all means use Boot Camp just for that part 🙂

I got a warning in Windows 7 that Boot Camp had issues with the RC but it has been rock solid so far.

http://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-722467.html

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cguarent Author

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Jan 14, 2013 5:22 AM in response to cguarent

Hello BD,

Thanks so much for your response. I did exactly as you said and the installation went perfectly. I am now running Windows on my Mac Mini. No need to buy another computer and it's running perfectly. Again, thanks for taking the time and helping me out. You saved me hours and hours of work!!!! :-)

Craig

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