HT201456: Boot Camp 5.1: Frequently asked questions

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liam gardner

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Q: I have tried to install Windows 8.1 64 on my new Mac Book Pro from a full install disc.

I have tried to install Windows 8.1 64 on my new Mac Book Pro from a full install disc. When I get the the choice of partitions to install Windows 8.1 on the Windows installer says that the Bootcamp partition is not valid.

Has anyone encountered the same issue?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 12, 2015 10:59 PM

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Q: I have tried to install Windows 8.1 64 on my new Mac Book Pro from a full install disc.

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by Loner T,

Loner T Feb 13, 2015 5:38 AM in response to liam gardner
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Feb 13, 2015 5:38 AM in response to liam gardner

BCA creates the partition as FAT, which the installer needs to format.

Please see https://help.apple.com/bootcamp/mac/5.0/help/#/bcmp173b3bf2 for reference. Where does it break in your case?
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HT201456: Boot Camp 5.1: Frequently asked questions

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