Q: How do I update win 8.1 drivers on my Mac?

I have just put windows 8.1 on my daughters Macbook Pro, I was wondering how to update the drivers so that windows can see the wifi and trackpad any help would be appreciated thank you.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Jan 14, 2014 2:26 PM

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by Kappy,

Kappy Jan 14, 2014 2:32 PM in response to zebby42
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Jan 14, 2014 2:32 PM in response to zebby42

See if this is helpful:

Boot Camp 5- Frequently asked questions
Boot Camp Support Software 5.0.5033
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zebby42 Jan 14, 2014 2:49 PM in response to Kappy
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Jan 14, 2014 2:49 PM in response to Kappy

I have tried this but it says it's not supported on this version of windows.
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Kappy Jan 14, 2014 2:52 PM in response to zebby42
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Jan 14, 2014 2:52 PM in response to zebby42

Install Win 7, then the drivers, then Win 8.1.
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zebby42 Jan 14, 2014 2:58 PM in response to Kappy
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Jan 14, 2014 2:58 PM in response to Kappy

I've already put windows 8.1 on the partitioned drive. Everything is working ok apart from the right click on the pad and the WiFi. Do you think hard wiring to the net would work?
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Kappy Jan 14, 2014 3:08 PM in response to zebby42
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Jan 14, 2014 3:08 PM in response to zebby42

I don't know since I've never used Boot Camp and Windows without having installed the drivers as well immediately after installing Windows.

I recall something in the FAQ about having to do Win7 before installing the drivers and installing Win8 after the drivers were installed.
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BobTheFisherman Jan 14, 2014 5:17 PM in response to zebby42
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Jan 14, 2014 5:17 PM in response to zebby42

Windows 8.1 is not yet supported in Boot camp. No drivers.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634
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zebby42 Jan 14, 2014 11:59 PM in response to BobTheFisherman
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Jan 14, 2014 11:59 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

Thanks guys you've both been very helpful.
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