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!


Thanks

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 8.4

Posted on Jul 20, 2015 5:51 PM

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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 model Windows 8 64-bit Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit Windows Vista 64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit Windows 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)
BCA BCA - - - -
MacBook Pro
(Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
BCA BCA - - - -



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.

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