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ahtsan Author

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[urgent]get "appleSSD.sys" error when installing windows 7 through bootcamp

Please help me. I keep google for this error for days, but still can't find a solution.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Aug 13, 2015 6:23 AM

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ful28361

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Posted on Aug 16, 2015 10:05 AM

PROBLEMS SOLVED!!!

Has the same problems. Before the messagge" applessd.sys etc.etc.", deleted the applessd.sys but non solve the problem becaus "Im having the same KB/Mouse issues. After removing the AppleSSD.sys files, I was able to get through most of the installation (with Wireless USB KB & Mouse working just fine). After restarting and getting to the Set Up Windows screen, to enter Username & Computer name Mouse and KB no longer work. I tried unplugging and replugging in to the back of my computer (27" iMac - 5k Retina mid 2015) but no changes"

I am using 27" iMac - 5k Retina and installing Windows 7 Professional. I bought product key and have tried to install it for days.

SUCCESS AT LAST!! Here's what you need: Windows 7 image, a USB 2.0 flash drive , and the Boot Camp drivers 5.1.5769 that i find in this link: Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5769 . They are hardware specific and available for download somewhere on the Apple Site. Here's what I did:

Using Boot Camp Assistant, prepare the USB flash drive. Select the first two items and prepare the disk. Quit Boot Camp Assistant.
From the Finder, delete the $WinPE$ and Boot Camp folders from the FLASH DRIVE.
Expand the old Boot Camp drivers 5.1.5769 (two folders and another file) on your desktop.
Copy the $WinPE$ and Boot Camp folders to the FLASH DRIVE.
Reopen Boot Camp Assistant and select only the third option, install Windows 7.
Sit back and relax as the installation proceeds.

Now the windows recognized my keyboard and mouse. The installation successufly. Perfect!

I hope this help will resolve your problem

From Italy

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Aug 20, 2015 6:49 AM in response to Kyotosomo

sell apple, buy asus, use windows. What's the problem? 🙂 The bootcamp is not major issue for apple, it's only pain in *ss for us

Aug 20, 2015 7:17 AM in response to Loner T

There's 3 good solutuions for those who wants JUST windows, not windows for modern games. And their name are - paralels desktop ( really good ), vmware fusion, virtual box ( free )

Aug 20, 2015 5:11 PM in response to ahtsan

I was able to successfully install Win 7 on the imac 5K retina display purchased 1st week in August. Returned it for a "regular" imac but am now getting this same error.

Loner T

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Aug 20, 2015 5:32 PM in response to katehazelgreat

BC6 drivers were available 13 Aug 2015, so you used older drivers. The AppleSSD.sys is part of BC6 package.

Aug 21, 2015 7:48 AM in response to katehazelgreat

To katehazelgreat: there is no need for Paragon in Tooshy's instructions.

Aug 22, 2015 7:59 AM in response to CofC-Tech

Thanks CofC-Tech.. Your solution worked like a charm for me on a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) version 10.10.5

Aug 23, 2015 1:53 AM in response to Loner T

No it isn't. Networking is comprised of standards. Standards that dont care about OS. If it is your job, you know how to do it easily.

Aug 23, 2015 1:57 AM in response to alexsoftdev

Are you serious? You do realize Windows literally dominates the server market share right? It's good for more than just gaming, as most of the world uses it for work as well.