Problem using bootcamp to install windows 8

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Problem using bootcamp to install windows 8

I just bought a new MacBook Pro and have updated the software to 10.9.1

I am trying to install window 8.1 using Bootcamp. Windows is on a disk connected via an apple external drive.

After initiating Bootcamp, downloading software to a USB drive, partionining the hard drive, things just don't go anywhere after that.

It asks me to insert windows disk, computer restarts, then screen goes black with a question "hit any key to boot from CD", then back to start screen - skipping installation.

What gives?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Feb 15, 2014 8:16 PM

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Answer 1

judysings

Community Specialist

Feb 18, 2014 11:59 AM in response to Austin1801

Hi Austin1801,

Welcome to the Support Communities!

The article below may be able to help you with this.

Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634?viewlocale=en_US

Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide

manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.p df

What you need:

An installation disc with the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, or Windows 8 Pro.

You must use a single full-install Windows installation disc. You cannot use an upgrade version of Windows.

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An external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT).

I hope this information helps ....

Have a great day!

- Judy

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turbostar

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Feb 18, 2014 2:41 PM in response to Austin1801

Exactly what type of disc do you have?

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