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How to get Windows 8.1 on Mid 2010 MBP?

I have been looking and looking for a way to take the physical CD that comes with the windows software and download windows 8.1 to my 13-Inch, Mid 2010 MBP through BootCamp. Is there another way or a different way to load windows 8.1 onto my computer?

I am running OS X Yosemite, Version 10.10.3

Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Memory: 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3

Startup Disk: Macintosh HD

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce320M 256 MB

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Apr 18, 2015 7:20 PM

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Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 5:48 PM in response to NickNack27

Boot to OSX. Verify that you can see all partitions.

Can you post the output of

sudo fdisk /dev/disk0

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 5:51 PM in response to Loner T

This is before reboot, just let me know when your ready for me to reboot:

Last login: Sun Apr 19 19:35:31 on ttys000

Nicholass-MacBook-Pro:~ NickPoulos$ sudo fdisk /dev/disk0

Password:

Disk: /dev/disk0 geometry: 30401/255/63 [488397168 sectors]

Signature: 0xAA55

Starting Ending

#: id cyl hd sec - cyl hd sec [ start - size]

------------------------------------------------------------------------

1: EE 0 0 2 - 25 127 14 [ 1 - 409639] <Unknown ID>

2: AF 25 127 15 - 1023 254 63 [ 409640 - 349999200] HFS+

3: AB 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [ 350408840 - 1269536] Darwin Boot

*4: 07 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [ 351678464 - 136718336] HPFS/QNX/AUX

Nicholass-MacBook-Pro:~ NickPoulos$

Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 6:07 PM in response to NickNack27

Insert your W8.1 DVD. Power cycle you Mac and hold Alt Key. Choose Windows (not EFI Boot) and start the installer. Pick the partition that was just created, nothing else, otherwise you will cause problems for OS X.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 7:30 PM in response to Loner T

The orientation seems to be stuck sideways on this picture, but this is where I am:

I Seem to be stuck on this screen? The underscore at the end is blinking still at this point however the DVD doesn't sound like its spinning. Thoughts? I held the power button to turn off, then started it back up and held the alt key, selected the windows disk and this pooped up. I clicked a random key and it's still sitting.

Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 7:40 PM in response to NickNack27

Disconnect all peripherals, except Keyboard and Mouse. Is there any other external storage connected?

Use BCA and select only the Download Software option, and download it to a USB2 flash drive, which will be erased, formatted and written. Leave this plugged in and test.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 7:41 PM in response to Loner T

I had a wireless mouse attached, unplugged and went through process again. Appears to be working fine now.

Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 7:46 PM in response to NickNack27

Ah, there are no BT drivers installed yet, and there is no WindowsPE environment.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 7:51 PM in response to Loner T

Which type of installation do I want?

Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications

(The files, settings, and applications are moved to Windows with this option. This option is only available when a supported version of Windows is already running on the computer.)

Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)

(The files, settings, and applications aren't moved to Windows with this option. If you want to make changes to partitions and drivers, start the computer using the installation disc. We recommend backing up your files before you continue.)

I'm assuming I go with the "Custom"

Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 7:54 PM in response to NickNack27

Custom and after you choose the BC partition, you will see a set of screens similar to https://help.apple.com/bootcamp/mac/5.0/help/#/bcmp173b3bf2.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 8:01 PM in response to Loner T

This is what popped up when I went to partition on Drive 0 Partition 4: WINDOWS

Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 8:11 PM in response to NickNack27

You have to click on Format and let the Installer convert it to NTFS and then click Next. Make sure you have the Windows partition selected, do not wipe any other partition.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 8:19 PM in response to Loner T

Ok, it's currently loading now.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 8:30 PM in response to NickNack27

It finished installing and the OS X side opened up? Do I need to restart the computer and open the Windows side, I'm presuming.

NickNack27 Author

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Apr 19, 2015 8:42 PM in response to NickNack27

Tried that, keeps pressing me through to OS X side. Thoughts?

Loner T

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Apr 19, 2015 8:54 PM in response to NickNack27

Did the Installer complete and allow you to create a log in and password? If not, Reboot and hold the Alt Key and choose the internal Bootcamp installation (not the DVD/CD).

How to get Windows 8.1 on Mid 2010 MBP?