jagr255

Q: What Boot Camp Assistant version should I use?

Hi,

 

So I have just downloaded Windows 8.1 onto my Macbook Pro 13" Retina Early 2015 and I am trying to access WiFi. I know that I need to download and install some version of Boot Camp Assistant. I have already tried BootCamps 5.0.5033, 5.1.5621, and 5.1.5640 but all have given me the error "The version of Boot Camp is not intended for this computer model." I am really not sure what other versions are applicable and I am really frustrated! Please send as much help as possible!

 

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MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 8.4

Posted on Jul 20, 2015 5:51 PM

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  • by Kappy,Solvedanswer

    Kappy Kappy Jul 20, 2015 5:59 PM in response to jagr255
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    Jul 20, 2015 5:59 PM in response to jagr255

    Try the one that came with your computer and is installed in the Utilities folder. Version 5.1.4. I don't know why you are downloading other copies.

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    Loner T Loner T Jul 20, 2015 8:13 PM in response to jagr255
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    Jul 20, 2015 8:13 PM in response to jagr255

    jagr255 wrote:

     

    I have already tried BootCamps 5.0.5033, 5.1.5621, and 5.1.5640 but all have given me the error "The version of Boot Camp is not intended for this computer model." I am really not sure what other versions are applicable and I am really frustrated! Please send as much help as possible!

     

    From System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support,

     

    Table key

    The tables will have one of these symbols or entries in each column. This is what they mean.

    • BCA: Use Boot Camp Assistant (BCA) to download the latest Boot Camp software. The support software available from Boot Camp Assistant is newer than what is currently available as a manual download.
    • 4 or 5:  These link to the manual download for the related version of the Boot Camp support software you need to install Windows on your Mac. You can also get the right version by using Boot Camp Assistant.
    • DVD: For older Macs, Windows drivers are located on the Mac OS X installation DVD that came with your computer.
    • Dash "-": This version of Windows is not supported.

    MacBook Pro

    Mac modelWindows 8 64-bitWindows 7 64-bitWindows 7 32-bitWindows Vista 64-bitWindows Vista 32-bitWindows XP 32-bit
    MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

    BCA

    -----
    MacBook Pro
    (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
    BCA-----
    MacBook Pro
    (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
    BCABCA----
    MacBook Pro
    (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
    BCABCA----

     

     

    Please notice that your specific model has tehekey as BCA, so your BC Drivers are only available from BC Assistant via a download to a USB2 flash drive. They cannot be downloaded manually. The BC drivers - .5621, .5033 and .5640 - you are trying are invalid for your Mac and the error message clearly states that.

     

    Kappy - OP is referring to BC Driver versions, not BC Assistant version.