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How do I update Boot Camp w8x64 rMBP

When I first bought this computer, 13" retina, Boot Camp 5 wasn't available. I installed windows 8 on it. Now, I'm wondering what are the benefits of updating boot camp. The mouse trackpad is really agrivating me to the point of wanting to sell this computer. I don't want to because I'll miss its lovely screen. I use trackpad++ and it helps, overwhelmingly, but it isn't enough. Also the sensitivity is crazy on this machine. I don't even have to physically touch it and it triggers. [Just in case the climate affects it I'm in Florida.] Sometimes when resting my fingers on the homerow the bottom of my thumb triggers a response from the trackpad.


I also have hi-DPI problems.

A lot of times with checkboxes.

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These are my settings, which also display another problem I'm having. In the Custom sizing options window, the font is very bold. It's annoying.


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Another common HiDPI problem is the buttons cropping text. Also very bold.

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Again buttons cropped this time in height instead of width. For both Server and connections

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Typical weirdness that happen with certain applications.

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These problems are NOT with all applications, especially Microsoft.


It may have to do with the text scaling settings because I see similar problems when I connect to an external monitor.


I know I got a bit off topic, but it stems to the root of how to install bootcamp 5 and it's pros/cons. Also I'm open to suggestions on problems I'm having with my rMBP. I'm thinking about moving to a Lenovo Helix if problems persist. I have a x201 tablet that has a way better keyboard, but I can't use it anymore. The screen ***** compared to the retina.


Thanks in advanced.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012), Windows 8

Posted on Apr 19, 2013 5:07 PM

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Apr 19, 2013 5:49 PM in response to TonyStarkPE

You didn't incicate if you are running OSX or not so somewhat hard to answer.


If you do have OSX installed is Windows 8 x64 running under BootCamp?


Have you upgraded to OSX 10.8.3?


I installed Windows 8 x64 on a 13" MacBookPro i7 16GB back in December 2012 before OSX 10.8.3 was released: I then updated pursuant to this link.


http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=17005831#post17005831


Let us know your configuration in more detail and we shall try to help.

How do I update Boot Camp w8x64 rMBP

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