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Unable to purchase correct Windows 8 or 7 ISO image from Microsoft for Boot Camp instalation

I’m trying to install Windows on my MacBook Pro Retina using Boot Camp. I cannot find a Windows ISO image to purchase and download from Microsoft (MS).

MS no longer sells win 7 and for Windows 8 they told me I needed the 64-bit System Builder Version of Windows 8, which they don’t sell. Elsewhere, the 64-bit System Builder Version of Windows 8 no longer seems to be available.

Any suggestions or successful (recent) experiences getting the Win ISO image online? Has anyone had success installing the full commercial Win 8 ISO image after purchasing from Microsoft, rather than the System Builder version that seemed to be available a month ago, but is no longer available?

Thank you in advance for suggestions and recommendations.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Feb 1, 2014 10:30 PM

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tug-

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Posted on Feb 2, 2014 12:25 AM

here you go; http://www.soft-zilla.com/2013/01/windows-8-iso-download.htmlhttp://

just add win 8 iso into search bar.

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Feb 15, 2014 1:08 AM in response to Đặng Xuân Cường

Yes, like that, but after many trial and errors, and reading about what worked for others in the Apple Support Community.

For example, to make boot camp work, I had to remove the USB with the Apple support drivers right before Win 7 began installing and then put back in after it began installing.

Also, DVD on the right-hand-side of the MacBook Pro and the USB on the left.

Little things like that! All lessons from the experiences of others.

Feb 15, 2014 1:20 AM in response to montaguelord

no i was test and complete, DVD on the right or left no impostant. This ISO is product of macbook, imac from mid 2013...help overcome erro can not input user name as keyboard, trackpad

tug-

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Feb 15, 2014 1:25 AM in response to Đặng Xuân Cường

you need a WIRED usb mouse or keyboard, if using a wired mouse simply use the onscreen keyboard.

Feb 15, 2014 1:41 AM in response to tug-

completely useless, if no add driver for it

tug-

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Feb 15, 2014 2:10 AM in response to Đặng Xuân Cường

the usb ports remain functional at this point. driver application is not required at this time.

have you tried a wired mouse/keyboard yet?

Feb 15, 2014 2:30 AM in response to tug-

yes, i was test, but no complete

tug-

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Feb 15, 2014 2:37 AM in response to Đặng Xuân Cường

is this a wired mouse/keyboard as opposed to a wireless usb mouse/keyboard as the wireless ones will not work.

the wireless drivers are not installed yet, at this time.

Feb 15, 2014 5:28 AM in response to tug-

therefore need to source 3.0 drivers before installing windows 7 to install it load the usb 3.0 to keyboard and trackpad or Magic Mouse, and I have more work and successful installation: can be installed using the supper driver or creating USB installer

Unable to purchase correct Windows 8 or 7 ISO image from Microsoft for Boot Camp instalation