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i tried loading windows and failed. know the screen shows a black screen and says no bootable device and do not know what to do?

I have a mac book pro and tried loading windows 8.1 not knowing what version of bootcamp i had. I tried setup and made to where it ask which drive , it did show the boot camp drive and a warning sign said cannot load to this file In the process i ejected the disc and know the screen is black with the dos underscore

Posted on Aug 24, 2014 9:58 PM

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Aug 27, 2014 9:17 AM in response to draconfarm

Hello draconfarm


Check out the articles below to start sort out issues with trying to install Windows on your MacBook Pro. One of the things to look for is to see what version of Boot Camp you have because that could also be a factor as to why it could not be installing.


Boot Camp: Windows installation boots to black screen with blinking cursor

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4536


Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634


Regards,

-Norm G.

i tried loading windows and failed. know the screen shows a black screen and says no bootable device and do not know what to do?

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