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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.
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.
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?
Is it the wireless not working?
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.
I followed the instructions online, still didn't work.
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.
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!!
I've done that a few times, still doesn't work.
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.
Post Date: Feb 11, 2014
File Size: 924.9 MB
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?
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.
Bootcamp assistant itself was installed before I got the computer. I'm going to download the bootcamp files and see if that works!
Wow you mean you haven't downloaded the files. You stated that you had and tried to install from a usb? You mean you haven't. Have you read any thing that was posted here? Loner T even posted a link showing you how to proceed.
How to install necessary drivers for mac mini running windows 7
