Can I download Windows 8 directly onto Macbook Air?

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Can I download Windows 8 directly onto Macbook Air?

Hi,

I would like to install Windows 8 onto my new Macbook. I have not yet bought Windows 8 software, but will download it, hopefully, direct to the Macbook Air.

I have read how to install Windows using existing disks, but not found any answers for downloading directly to the Macbook.

Please do advise,

Richard

Posted on Sep 6, 2013 10:26 AM

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Answer 1

sberman

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Sep 6, 2013 1:59 PM in response to ConnietheCoton

Here is how to install Windows 8 on a Mac:

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11131

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Answer 2

Sep 6, 2013 3:36 PM in response to sberman

Thanks for your response. I'd prefer to use a downloadable version, rather than via an external drive. BootCamp doesn't seem to have an option for installing by download... does it?

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Answer 3

sberman

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Sep 6, 2013 3:42 PM in response to ConnietheCoton

Hopefully this answers your question:

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Can I use a downloaded (ISO) version of Windows with Boot Camp?
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 and later), MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 and later, including Retina models), Mac mini (Mid 2011 and later), and iMac (Late 2012) can install downloaded (ISO) versions of Windows 7 and 8.

To determine if your Mac supports this feature:

Click the Go menu and choose Utilities.
Open Boot Camp Assistant.
Click Continue. If you see a "Create a Windows 7 or later install disk" checkbox, your Mac supports the use of downloaded (ISO) install images. See the Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide for more information.

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The above comes from here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5639

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