Unable to download Boot Camp 6

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Unable to download Boot Camp 6

I am trying to upgrade to windows 10 on my Macbook mid 2012 retina via boot camp. The instructions say that Boot Camp 6 has the updates and drivers necessary - however, there doesn't seem to a way to upgrade my boot camp. I have tried to Boot Camp Assistant 5.1.4, but it shows that no updates are available on the app store.

When I boot into windows, there are certain drivers that are not working when I try to install the ones provided by my current version of boot camp. Also, it crashes during installation of Boot Camp in windows saying that my version of windows is incompatible.

I went through the same process on my late 2013 mac and had no problems.

So how to I get the Boot Camp 6 version?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Aug 13, 2015 1:36 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 17, 2015 1:56 AM in response to nuthman

hello nuthman,

please check your apple software app in windows 10, you will receive the bootcamp 6 update there.

also make sure your mac is on latest os update. 10.10.5.

Cheers!!

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brainmac

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Aug 17, 2015 2:33 AM in response to sudeepshirodkar

Wait, but in order to get windows 10, you need boot camp 6

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Aug 17, 2015 3:36 AM in response to brainmac

No. you don't require bootcamp 6. install windows 10 (upgrade from 8.1 or clean install doesn't matter). after installing open the apple software update, you will receive the bootcamp 6 update for win 10.

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brainmac

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Aug 17, 2015 12:47 PM in response to nuthman

I updated my software in the Mac app store until it says "no available updates" but in my boot camp, i see that it is still at 5.1.4 and when i try to perform a install of windows 10, it says that it needs to be updated.

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Joe M

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Aug 17, 2015 4:37 PM in response to nuthman

If you have Windows 10 installed, and after booting into Windows 10, open Apple Software Update for Windows and install available updates.to makes sure the Windows Support Software (drivers) for Boot Camp are up to date.

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brainmac

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Aug 17, 2015 11:07 PM in response to Joe M

If one has trouble getting windows 10, then how do they follow your instructions? The point is that we can't get windows 10 because we can't get boot camp 6.

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Answer 7

Aug 24, 2015 3:10 AM in response to brainmac

After struggling to download Boot Camp 6 using Apple Software Update - frequent disconnects, no resume support - I was finally able to download the installer. In order to spare similar pain to fellow users, I have created a torrent for the file which can be accessed at: http://www.demonoid.pw/files/details/3250118/53850648/

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Answer 8

Aug 24, 2015 6:07 AM in response to Shiva121212

Sorry guys, the above demonoid / torrent link has been deleted.

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Answer 9

Aug 24, 2015 2:01 PM in response to nuthman

I have also been unable to download boot camp 6. I did get windows 10 first though. When you click to get your upgrade, do you get a message that tells you your computer can't handle the upgrade? If yes, google that message. there is a workaround. I can't remember the message or find the workaround tab I used.

Once you have windows 10, run apple software update. right click on bootcamp (or maybe the menu is in the Tools pulldown) to download only.

I still had trouble at this stage downloading boot camp 6. This link that explains how to get the latest version of boot camp when the mac is running - If you don't see some features of your Mac in Windows - Apple Support

this link explains what to do with your boot camp 6 download:

Solution for Bootcamp 6 error on Windows 10

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