Q: How to install necessary drivers for mac mini running windows 7

I've recently installed Windows 7 on a late 2012 Mac mini,, and it won't connect to the internet because it needs some drivers. I followed the instructions, downloaded everything I was supposed to and it doesn't work. Is there a way I can download them to a usb and install them? I've uninstalled and reinstalled it several times.

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 7:14 AM

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by Acm001,

Acm001 Oct 13, 2015 11:06 AM in response to rene___
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Oct 13, 2015 11:06 AM in response to rene___

You downloaded the bootcamp drivers to a usb drive before installing windows? If so you just run the bootcamp installer after installing windows. You could also download bootcamp on another laptop onto the usb.
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by Loner T,

Loner T Oct 13, 2015 11:09 AM in response to rene___
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Oct 13, 2015 11:09 AM in response to rene___

Please also see Install Windows 7 and earlier on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support .
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by rene___,

rene___ Oct 13, 2015 11:27 AM in response to Acm001
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Oct 13, 2015 11:27 AM in response to Acm001

Yes I downloaded the bootcamp drivers before installing windows. They are on the usb connected to the mac mini, I'm not sure which file they are in. I ran the setup folder and it rebooted, but still not able to connect to the internet. Is there any other folder I need to run in order to install them?
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Acm001 Oct 13, 2015 11:31 AM in response to rene___
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Oct 13, 2015 11:31 AM in response to rene___

Is it the wireless not working?
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rene___ Oct 13, 2015 12:51 PM in response to Acm001
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Oct 13, 2015 12:51 PM in response to Acm001

Neither the wireless or wired connection work. The plugin doesn't even light up when I plug the internet cable in. It says the necessary drivers were not installed correctly.
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rene___ Oct 13, 2015 12:52 PM in response to Loner T
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Oct 13, 2015 12:52 PM in response to Loner T

I followed the instructions online, still didn't work.
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by Loner T,

Loner T Oct 13, 2015 1:11 PM in response to rene___
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Oct 13, 2015 1:11 PM in response to rene___

In Windows -> Control Panel -> Device Manager expand Network Adapters and post a screen shot using Windows Snipping tool. Use a USB to transfer the image file and post it as a reply.
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by jndupuis1,

jndupuis1 Oct 13, 2015 4:30 PM in response to rene___
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Oct 13, 2015 4:30 PM in response to rene___

Hi!
Plug in your Boot Camp USB. My Computer (This PC)>Open your USB then Double click on the Setup file in Bootcamp folder. Install screen should pop up. When you click install, sit back and watch! Leave your USB plugged up. Your computer will restart when you click "Finish". After all is done after Desktop is loaded, Safely Remove USB.

Cheers!!
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rene___ Oct 14, 2015 9:34 AM in response to jndupuis1
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Oct 14, 2015 9:34 AM in response to jndupuis1

I've done that a few times, still doesn't work.
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rene___ Oct 14, 2015 9:35 AM in response to Loner T
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Oct 14, 2015 9:35 AM in response to Loner T
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by Loner T,

Loner T Oct 14, 2015 9:42 AM in response to rene___
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Oct 14, 2015 9:42 AM in response to rene___
The list of other devices is extensive, which indicates your BC drivers are not installed. If you did download the BC drivers, can you post the BC driver version you downloaded or look at Bootcamp.xml on the USB and post the line with Product Version?

You should be using Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621.

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rene___ Oct 14, 2015 1:28 PM in response to Loner T
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Oct 14, 2015 1:28 PM in response to Loner T

I'm using bootcamp version 5.1.4, it was installed before I got the computer..could that be the problem? If so, is there a way I uninstall this version and install the correct version?
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Acm001 Oct 14, 2015 2:00 PM in response to rene___
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Oct 14, 2015 2:00 PM in response to rene___

Download the correct bootcamp files as stated and run the installer. What do you mean by bootcamp was installed before you got the computer? Are you talking about bootcamp assistant or the actual files you download using bootcamp assistant.
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by rene___,

rene___ Oct 14, 2015 2:35 PM in response to Acm001
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Oct 14, 2015 2:35 PM in response to Acm001

Bootcamp assistant itself was installed before I got the computer. I'm going to download the bootcamp files and see if that works!
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