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Q: I'm trying to install window7 on my macbook pro early 2011 with bootcamp but this is the message i keep getting trying to create partition The Windows support software could not be saved to the selected drive. please help i need it

please have been trying to get this thing for days now but here I'm looking for help , this the message it keep giving me anytime i tried The Windows support software could not be saved to the selected drive. i hope someone can help here thanks.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 20, 2015 1:51 PM

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  • by Loner T,Helpful

    Loner T Loner T Jun 20, 2015 1:54 PM in response to emmynaty
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    Jun 20, 2015 1:54 PM in response to emmynaty

    On your model, the software is saved on your internal disk. Run Disk Utility and Repair Disk. If that does not work, boot into Safe mode (Try safe mode if your Mac doesn't finish starting up - Apple Support) and try BCA again.

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    Loner T Loner T Jun 20, 2015 2:45 PM in response to emmynaty
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    Jun 20, 2015 2:45 PM in response to emmynaty

    Please ensure you are using a USB2 flash drive, not a USB3 storage device.

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    emmynaty emmynaty Jun 25, 2015 1:44 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 25, 2015 1:44 PM in response to Loner T

    thanks for getting back to me but please how do i differentiate usb2 to usb3 storage device ? i look forward to hear from you soon .

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    Loner T Loner T Jun 25, 2015 2:29 PM in response to emmynaty
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    Jun 25, 2015 2:29 PM in response to emmynaty

    In OS X check System Report and look under USB. If your device shows up under High Speed bus it is usb2 otherwise it is usb3.

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    emmynaty emmynaty Jun 26, 2015 4:54 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 26, 2015 4:54 PM in response to Loner T

    thanks again i think it does not show up under high speed bus but it does under hub, so is there any other way for me to get it done cause i also have 2 external hard drive and have also tried to use it but it won't save on it so i was thinking maybe my bootcamp need to be update cause it won't even create window partition even when i uncheck ''The latest windows support software from apple'' it saying ''Insert your Windows installer disc and wait a few seconds for the disc to be recognized'' when i have the iso file on my mac and also on external drive it won't go further than that, so the question is do i need to update my bootcamp ? or is there any other way to for me to  start installing window7 iso on my mac without using the bootcamp ? i really need help here , thanks.

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    emmynaty emmynaty Jun 26, 2015 4:56 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 26, 2015 4:56 PM in response to Loner T

    thanks again i think it does not show up under high speed bus but it does under hub, so is there any other way for me to get it done cause i also have 2 external hard drive and have also tried to use it but it won't save on it so i was thinking maybe my bootcamp need to be update cause it won't even create window partition even when i uncheck ''Download The latest windows support software from apple'' it saying ''Insert your Windows installer disc and wait a few seconds for the disc to be recognized'' when i have the iso file on my mac and also on external drive it won't go further than that, so the question is do i need to update my bootcamp ? or is there any other way to for me to  start installing window7 iso on my mac without using the bootcamp ? i really need help here , thanks.

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    Loner T Loner T Jun 26, 2015 7:08 PM in response to emmynaty
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    Jun 26, 2015 7:08 PM in response to emmynaty

    From MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) - Technical Specifications, you only have USB2 ports. Is your USB readable on the OSX side? What brand and size is the USB?

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    emmynaty emmynaty Jun 27, 2015 8:22 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 27, 2015 8:22 AM in response to Loner T

    great if only have  usb2 so why bootcamp won't save on the flash and of course  is readable on the OS X side and size is 16g  and here is everything you have to see about the flash drive :-

     

    Cruzer Glide:

      Product ID: 0x5575

      Vendor ID: 0x0781  (SanDisk Corporation)

      Version: 1.26

      Serial Number: 200549639313E0429D55

      Speed: Up to 480 Mb/sec

      Manufacturer: SanDisk

      Location ID: 0xfa130000 / 7

      Current Available (mA): 500

      Current Required (mA): 200

      Capacity: 16.01 GB (16,008,609,792 bytes)

      Removable Media: Yes

      Detachable Drive: Yes

      BSD Name: disk2

      Partition Map Type: MBR (Master Boot Record)

      S.M.A.R.T. status: Not Supported

      Volumes:

    UNTITLED:

      Capacity: 16.01 GB (16,008,608,768 bytes)

      Available: 15.99 GB (15,986,515,968 bytes)

      Writable: Yes

      File System: MS-DOS FAT32

      BSD Name: disk2s1

      Mount Point: /Volumes/UNTITLED 1

      Content: DOS_FAT_32

      Volume UUID: 3684F24B-2E3C-3E9E-8D50-EAAC73632EFC

     

     

    hope this will help cause i practically used it as windows7 bootable and it works but bootcamp won't save on it for some reason and you didn't get to answer all my questions which are:-

    - can i instal windows7 without bootcamp cause it really getting frustrating ?

    - or do i need to update my bootcamp cause I'm running yosemite right now ? and i'm not using macbook pro (15-inch,early 20011 but 13-inch) just want to be clear cause i don't know what is wrong anymore thanks

  • by Loner T,Solvedanswer

    Loner T Loner T Jun 27, 2015 9:07 AM in response to emmynaty
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    Jun 27, 2015 9:07 AM in response to emmynaty

    1. Was Bootcamp info.plist modified?

    2. If the BCA is failing to download software, it can be downloaded manually from System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support.

    3. Your Mac does not support booting from USB. It supports only DVD/CD boot. Run BCA and choose the last option "Install..." and install Windows completely.

    4. Download software from step 2 on the USB2 device you have, and install BC drivers manually using Boot Camp: Install or repair Boot Camp drivers.

  • by emmynaty,

    emmynaty emmynaty Jul 8, 2015 8:51 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jul 8, 2015 8:51 AM in response to Loner T

    thanks for your help everything is working except for my trackpad is not working on windows, there is no way for me to right click and if i set the mouse to do right click there is no way for me to click at all except for me to use keyboard please is there anything i can do about it to make the trackpad to function on windows, thanks a lot for your help i just finish installing the window .

  • by Loner T,Helpful

    Loner T Loner T Jul 8, 2015 10:14 AM in response to emmynaty
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    Jul 8, 2015 10:14 AM in response to emmynaty

    Check the Control Panel -> Boot Camp -> Trackpad tab for available settings.

     

    Please also see

     

    Boot Camp: Set trackpad options

    Boot Camp: Right-click with a mouse or trackpad