Boot Camp- unable to install win 8.1 pro OEM on mac mini.

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Hi,

I have latest mac min with mavericks OS. I have genuine windows 8.1 Pro OEM version.

when I am trying to install windows OS, after windows 8 logo screen becomes blank and not going ahead.

I have tried with USB stick as well as DVD drive. The issue is same.

Is windows 8.1 pro OEM supports for the mac mini.

Than

Mac mini, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 OEM

Posted on Sep 29, 2014 11:35 AM

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Answer 1

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OEM versions may not be full retail versions, but just restore disks.

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Requirements for all Windows installations

In order to install Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, you need the following:

An Internet connection
An administrator account in OS X to use Boot Camp Assistant
The keyboard and mouse or trackpad that came with your Mac (If they aren’t available, use a USB keyboard and mouse)
A minimum of 2 GB of RAM, 30 GB of free disk space are recommended if you are installing Windows for the first time, or 40 GB of free disk space if you are upgrading from a previous version of Windows
An authentic Microsoft Windows full install disc or ISO file
A built-in optical drive, or a compatible external optical drive is required if you are using an install disc
8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install the downloaded drivers

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