Jojocn
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Q: is it necessary to upgrade bootcamp support software from 5.0 to 5.1 for windows 8?

I have currently installed version 5.0.0533 version do i need to upgrade to 5.1.5621?

I have windows 8.0 pro in bootcamp , MBP mid 2012 latest Yosemite 10.10.2

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Mar 9, 2015 5:48 PM

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Q: is it necessary to upgrade bootcamp support software from 5.0 to 5.1 for windows 8?

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    Loner T Loner T Mar 9, 2015 6:13 PM in response to Jojocn
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    Safari
    Mar 9, 2015 6:13 PM in response to Jojocn

    No. Please see Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems - Apple Support. If you originally installed Windows using 5.0.5033, you can continue using it.

     

    From Boot Camp Support Software 5.0.5033

     

    System Requirements

    • MacBook Air (Mid 2011) and (Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010)
    • * MacBook Pro 13 inch-Mid 2010 is not supported
    • MacBook Pro (Early 2011)
    • MacBook Pro (Late 2011)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Late 2012)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2009)
    • Mac Pro (Mid 2010)
    • Mac mini (Mid 2011)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012)
    • iMac (Mid 2011)
    • iMac (Late 2011)
    • iMac (Late 2012)
    • Windows 7 and 8, 64 bit only

     

    From Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621

    System Requirements
    • MacBook Air (11-inch & 13-inch, Mid 2011)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch & 13-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch & 17-inch, Mid 2010)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, & 15-inch, Early 2011)
    • MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch,15-inch & 17-inch  Late 2011)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch & 15-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch and 15-inch, Early 2013)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2009)
    • Mac Pro (Mid 2010)
    • Mac Pro (Mid 2012)
    • Mac mini (Mid 2011)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012) 
    • iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)
    • iMac (21.5-inch & 27-inch, Mid 2011)
    • iMac (21.5-inch & 27-inch, Late 2012)
    • iMac (21.5-inch) Early 2013
    • Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, 64 bit