Q: How to really install Windows 8.1 on iMac 5K 1TB FD.

Hi,

I have tried more than 10 times to try to install Windows 8.1 either using BootCamp or partitioning the FD manually, the Windows partition is always on Disk01 partition 04, which everytime Windows rejects to install, I honestly do not know what else to do in order to have windows install or even recognise the partition as available to be used for installing it.

Anybody with ideas on how to get this right?

I have been lucky that Boot Camp Assistant has restored my FD everytime, not really crazy on deleting the CS LV.

Thanks in advance,

iMac with Retina 5K display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 30, 2015 9:03 PM

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alberto.benamu May 31, 2015 4:57 PM in response to Loner T
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May 31, 2015 4:57 PM in response to Loner T

It worked it is installing now... THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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Loner T May 31, 2015 5:01 PM in response to alberto.benamu
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May 31, 2015 5:01 PM in response to alberto.benamu

There are a few known issues in BCA where it has a choice between EFI boot (supported on post-Late 2013 Macs) and BIOS (aka MBR) boot. It should choose EFI in your case, but it chose MBR mode. I suggest creating a Bug Report at https://bugreport.apple.com/problem/viewproblem .
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alberto.benamu May 31, 2015 5:08 PM in response to Loner T
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May 31, 2015 5:08 PM in response to Loner T

Will do, thank you again.
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