Using Boot Camp Problems!

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Using Boot Camp Problems!

Hello, I wanted to install Windows 8.1 on my MacBook Air (Early 2015) and used boot camp to create windows install on my USB, I couldn't download the windows support software so I downloaded one of the versions off apple website.. once I installed Windows 8.1.. there was no drivers so I opened the usb and tried to install the windows support software in the folder called setup.exe but it said its not meant for this computer and I tried other versions of the windows support software too.

I managed to install few drivers like wifi and stuff from the folders but other than that nothing else works... no sound.. screen brightness is weird and keeps getting brighter and darker every now and then..

What should I do!?

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Aug 19, 2015 11:42 AM

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keg55

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Aug 19, 2015 11:52 AM in response to Bubuuh

Have you tried the steps in this link?

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Aug 19, 2015 11:57 AM in response to keg55

I would try to follow those steps but I run into a problem with boot camp... it wont download the software into my usb when I try to download them :/

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keg55

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Aug 19, 2015 12:00 PM in response to Bubuuh

Did you format your USB thumb drive as MS DOS (FAT) from Disk Utility?

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Aug 19, 2015 12:02 PM in response to keg55

Yes I did.

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keg55

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Aug 19, 2015 12:15 PM in response to Bubuuh

Do you get any Bootcamp download while in Windows 8.1 when you run the Apple Software Update app?

Another thing I would try is to recreate the USB drive's installer. Start at the beginning in OS X and Bootcamp Assistant by check the 1st two boxes "Create a Windows 8 or later install disk" and "Download the latest Windows support software from Apple" and uncheck the 3rd box. This should recreate your installer USB drive with the Bootcamp drivers folder on it. If it completes then you have the drivers on a USB drive for your Mac Model and you can boot into Bootcamp Windows and run the setup.exe to install the drivers.

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Aug 19, 2015 12:17 PM in response to keg55

Don't really get any updates in the app.. only iTunes, ICloud and QuickTime. I will try to download the software again and what you suggested..

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Aug 19, 2015 1:26 PM in response to keg55

Is there any difference between MS-DOS(FAT) and MS-DOS(FAT32) !? D:

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Aug 19, 2015 1:59 PM in response to Bubuuh

Why won't windows support software download through bootcamp!? can i download the windows support software somewhere online for my version and then put it on my usb so i can install it so i can have windows drivers!?

Im running 10.10.5 OS X Yosemite Early 2015 Macbook Air

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keg55

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Aug 19, 2015 2:22 PM in response to Bubuuh

Bubuuh wrote:

Why won't windows support software download through bootcamp!? can i download the windows support software somewhere online for my version and then put it on my usb so i can install it so i can have windows drivers!?

Im running 10.10.5 OS X Yosemite Early 2015 Macbook Air

This is the only link I'm aware of that gives a list of Mac Models and the Windows version (4-32bit or 5-64bit) of the Bootcamp drivers you can download. However, I don't see anything for 2015 models. You can try this linkto find your drivers. Otherwise, if your Mac is still under warranty, you can call Apple Support and ask them. I'm surprised, that recreating the Windows 8.1 installer through Bootcamp Assistant won't work for you and won't download the support drivers.

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Bubuuh Author

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Aug 19, 2015 2:26 PM in response to keg55

Yeah, it says that it can't be saved on the selected drive.. I'm not sure what to do.. if i could find the drivers manually.. that would be good :/

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keg55

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Aug 19, 2015 2:37 PM in response to Bubuuh

Are you using a 16GB USB thumb drive? If you're using something less, it may be that only the Windows install files will fit. I used a 16GB USB thumb drive.

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Aug 19, 2015 2:41 PM in response to keg55

Yes 16GB drive.. also managed to get it to download the software but it didn't ask for password and kinda stuck.. should i wait!?

http://imgur.com/7yStvTO

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Aug 19, 2015 3:12 PM in response to Bubuuh

The driver matrix for W8.1 is no longer visible on the BC site. You can look at Use Windows 8.1 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support in addition to the links that keg55 has posted.

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Aug 19, 2015 3:19 PM in response to Loner T

Yeah, I've checked all that.. been here for hours rummaging through the links.. and i might have fixed it.. the download moved from the screen i posted to half of the download bar.. not sure yet.. will wait..

I used this method.. so far promising and its downloading.. half way..

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Loner T

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Aug 19, 2015 3:34 PM in response to Bubuuh

I like this part

Plugin in the USB drive and Restart your Mac in safe mode.

From Try safe mode if your Mac doesn't finish starting up - Apple Support ...

What is safe mode?

Safe mode (sometimes called safe boot) is a way to start up your Mac so that it performs certain checks, and prevents some software from automatically loading or opening. Starting your Mac in safe mode does the following:

Verifies your startup disk, and attempts to repair directory issues if needed

This repairs your disk (same as Disk Utility Repair Disk) which allows the disk operations to proceed.

There is a copy saved in /Library/Applications\ Support/Bootcamp/WindowsSupport.dmg .

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