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How to install Windows 8 on Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display?

Hi,

I'm new to Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display. I'm a non-tech guy. Well, I'm familiar with Windows PCs but not familiar with Macbook Pros and OS X.

Please if you people can step me step by step that how to Install Windows 8 on Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display 15 inch.

Because recently, Apple released OS X Update 10.8.3 which includes support for Windows 8 in Boot Camp.

I will be very thankful. Please help!

Thanks

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM

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mende1

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Posted on Mar 15, 2013 12:02 AM

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

As you said, OS X 10.8.3 includes Windows 8 compatibility, so you can install it through Boot Camp.

It's as simple as open Boot Camp Assistant (it's stored on Applications > Utilities folder) and follow the steps to install Windows 8. If you want all the steps, Apple has just released the steps to install Windows 8 on Mountain Lion > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf

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AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 9:07 AM in response to mende1

Okay, I'm at Windows Setup.

What to Select in these:

1. Language to Install

2. Time and Currency Format

3. Keyboard or input Method

(Note: I'm at Windows 8 Setup)

AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 9:09 AM in response to mende1

I live in New Delhi, India.

mende1

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Mar 15, 2013 9:11 AM in response to AkshayJain

Normally, you don't have to modify any of those settings because they are already set up for your Mac (the ones that meet with your country). Since here, it's so important that you follow the steps provided by Apple > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf

If you do something wrong, you may lose everything from your computer. Be very careful

AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 9:17 AM in response to mende1

I'm getting an error: We couldn't create new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the setup log files.

mende1

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Mar 15, 2013 9:19 AM in response to AkshayJain

Where do you get that message?

AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 9:20 AM in response to mende1

Where do you want to install Windows?

mende1

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Mar 15, 2013 9:22 AM in response to AkshayJain

The first thing you should try is to restart the Mac and start the installation again. Anyway, that error is strange, because Windows can't detect the hard disk

AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 9:37 AM in response to mende1

Is it important to remove any other External HDD to remove while installing Windows 8 on Mac?

Because WD HDD and HP Flash Drive (BootCamp) was attached.

mende1

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Mar 15, 2013 9:38 AM in response to AkshayJain

You can remove the WD hard disk because you don't need it. I recommend you to do that with the MacBook turned off. Then, start the Windows installation

AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 10:44 AM in response to mende1

Hi Mende1,

Thanks for the Help. I have succesfully installed Windows 8 Pro on Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display. I wish you thanks with loads of Regards.

I'm really impressed by you.

Can I ask you certain questions?

1. Are you a Blogger or Webmaster? If Yeah, Then Please mention the URL.

2. You are also having Macbook Pro w/ or w/o Retina Display?

Thanks

mende1

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Mar 15, 2013 10:46 AM in response to AkshayJain

I had a blog in the past but I don't have enough time to post now. Apart from that, I haven't got a MacBook Pro, but a 2009 21'5-inch iMac

AkshayJain Author

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Mar 15, 2013 10:52 AM in response to mende1

You must start blogging man, You have ton of Knowledge. If you need help. I will help you in Blogging 🙂

mende1

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Mar 15, 2013 10:53 AM in response to AkshayJain

I prefer to help here or, at least, write user tips for this support community. Thank you

graj

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May 31, 2013 9:24 AM in response to AkshayJain

Hi akshay, by the above discussion, I think you have successfully installed windows 8 on your mac. Just wanted to know, how safe it is to run windows 8 on a mac and does it hang at times or is it very stable. Or if you had any issues so far.

nhlevin

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Nov 3, 2013 12:31 PM in response to AkshayJain

Akshayjan:

Can you please direct me to where you found a full version of Windows 8 from the Microsoft on-line store? As I understand, Windows 8 is only an upgrade and there are no full versions available. Did you have Windows 7 or some other version on the drive to which you downloaded the new version?

Also, how is 8 running on the MBP?

Thanks,

nhlevin

How to install Windows 8 on Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display?