Q: I had tried installing windows 8.1 pro with many different solutions like using Bootcamp or using gdisk part and upgrading the dis ... I had tried installing windows 8.1 pro with many different solutions like using Bootcamp or using gdisk part and upgrading the disk part from hybrid to EFI also tried Using Lenevo external Optical drive which doesnt worked my internal drive is damage more
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Mar 30, 2015 9:00 AM in response to iDeepVby Loner T,1. You cannot use the Lenovo external drive, because you already have a built-in SuperDrive. Get your internal drive fixed.
2. Your Mac does not support EFI Boot, because it is a PreUEFI model based on How to identify MacBook Pro models - Apple Support and the following list. If you force it with EFI boot, some of your hardware GPU/Audio will not work properly.
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Mar 30, 2015 9:13 AM in response to Loner Tby iDeepV,@Lonet T thanks for replying
I am keep getting this error after the check list is complete in windows 8.1 installation.
its says" Windows can't start the next phase of installation please restart the installation"
any other methods and how can i use lenovo optical disk drive to boot windows ignoring internal optical drive.
and i had tried all ways please suggest me best possible method to install windows 8 or 7
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Mar 30, 2015 10:40 AM in response to iDeepVby Loner T,You do not have a choice, but to get the internal Optical drive repaired/replaced.

