Why does my Mac not support Windows 8 after the 10.8.3 update.

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Why does my Mac not support Windows 8 after the 10.8.3 update.

Hello community,

Today i was very exited to finally get my hands on the new 10.8.3 update und finally install Windows 8. But in the moment my Mac downloaded the support software (Drivers and Stuff), i got the message "Your mac only supports windows 7". First i tought my Macbook Pro might be to old (Mid2010). But it isn't. But the FAQ on Boot Camp 5.0 and Windows 8 are saying something different. here is the Link

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5628

It would be very cool if someone could tell me the reason why it's not working or how i get it to work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. And sorry for the bad english.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3), Mid 2010

Posted on Mar 15, 2013 7:12 AM

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Answer 1

Shootist007

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Mar 15, 2013 7:20 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Are you sure you have a Mid 2010 Macbook Pro and not a Late 2009 model that you happened to buy in 2010?

Go to the Apple logo in the menu bar and select About this Mac then more info. Does it say Mid 2010 model?

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Answer 2

Mar 15, 2013 7:26 AM in response to Steezy Browny

You do not say how you are running Windows, Bootcamp, Fusion, Parallels, VirtualBox??

I know you need to be running ParallesDesktop 8 for Windows 8 to run on Mac.

Ok - I do see your ref to Bootcamp. Sounds like you have a 2009 Mac? You can download the latest drivers: http://support.apple.com/downloads/

requirements: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634

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Answer 3

Mar 15, 2013 7:25 AM in response to Shootist007

Yeah i'm very sure. Checked it like you proposed. And i forgot to mention that i checked the version of boot camp as well. It's 5.0.3

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Answer 4

Mar 15, 2013 7:31 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Latest driver 5.0.5033 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1638

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Answer 5

Shootist007

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Mar 15, 2013 7:27 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Well if you have the Applecare extended warranty take the system to an Apple store and have them fix whatever is wrong with it that is stopping you from installing Win 8.

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Answer 6

Mar 15, 2013 7:31 AM in response to leroydouglas

No Apple Care of course. What do you mean by the latest driver?

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Answer 7

Mar 15, 2013 7:35 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Latest driver 5.0.5033 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1638

This download contains the Windows Support Software (Windows Drivers) you will need to support Windows 7 and Windows 8 on your Mac.

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Answer 8

Mar 15, 2013 7:38 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Well i know now why it doesn't work offically. In the link you sent me

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634

was a section for al the different models. If you click on Macbook Pro you get a spreadsheet where all the models are. And in the column of windows 8 is a -

So no offical support but do you get it working well without the real support drivers or do i have to be happy with windows 7

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Answer 9

Mar 15, 2013 7:45 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Seems like you would need official support.

You could call tech support

U.S. iPod, Mac and iPad technical support:

(800) APL-CARE (800-275-2273)

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Answer 10

Shootist007

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Mar 15, 2013 7:47 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Let me guess. You have a 13" Mid 2010 Macbook Pro. Is that correct? If so Win 8n is not supported on that Mac. No discrete video card.

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Answer 11

Mar 15, 2013 7:58 AM in response to Shootist007

Yes, yes like i said... saw it already. but thank you all guys for the effort

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Answer 12

Mar 15, 2013 7:59 AM in response to Steezy Browny

Steezy Browny wrote:

Well i know now why it doesn't work offically. In the link you sent me

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634

was a section for al the different models. If you click on Macbook Pro you get a spreadsheet where all the models are. And in the column of windows 8 is a -

So no offical support but do you get it working well without the real support drivers or do i have to be happy with windows 7

Be happy that you are remaining on Windows 7. 8 is a pos. 😉

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