Windows 10 on Macbook 2009

Question

Level 1

0 points

Windows 10 on Macbook 2009

Hi

I have upgraded to Windows 10 on my MacBook. The installation process worked fine, and I was able to use Windows yesterday. However, after shutting down the computer for the fist time after the upgrading, I can't get past the ctrl+alt+del window when I try to start up Windows. There is no response when I press ctrl+alt+del. I have found out that my MacBook from 2009 doesn't support Windows 10. There should have been a warning during the upgrading process. However, some people have had problems with ctrl+alt+del before, and I wonder if it is possible to start Windows after all. If not, how can I solve the problem? At least, it must be possible to uninstall Windows 10 without loosing programs and files.

Regards,

Rollon

MacBook, Windows 10, null

Posted on Nov 28, 2015 4:07 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Loner T

Level 9

59,471 points

Nov 28, 2015 4:18 PM in response to Rollon

Try Fn+Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Reply

Answer 2

Rollon Author

Level 1

0 points

Nov 28, 2015 4:36 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks, but it doesn't work. There must be some drivers missing, but I don't know where to find them or how to install them.

Reply

Answer 3

Loner T

Level 9

59,471 points

Nov 28, 2015 4:41 PM in response to Rollon

Try Shift+Ctrl+Alt+Del or Shift+Fn+Ctrl+Alt+Del.

There should have been a warning during the upgrading process.

Warning is already in Use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support . Microsoft does not really care.

Also, please try the On-screen keyboard.

Reply

Answer 4

Rollon Author

Level 1

0 points

Nov 28, 2015 5:05 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks again, but that doesn't work either. And I don't know how to use an on-screen keyboard before I can log in.

Reply

Answer 5

Loner T

Level 9

59,471 points

Dec 2, 2015 5:16 PM in response to Rollon

There is an Ease Of Access button, which can be clicked on with just the mouse. Please also see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/type-without-keyboard#type-without-ke yboard=windows-7 .

If Remote Access is enabled and you have second PC/Mac, you can use Remote Access and login remotely and change preferences, etc. You should also be able to install drivers.

Please also try the following two procedures and check if your Keyboard/Mouse will work.

Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support

How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Booting in Windows Safe Mode is another option to consider.

Reply

Answer 6

Rollon Author

Level 1

0 points

Dec 2, 2015 5:16 PM in response to Loner T

I used a windows keyboard to unlock. Then I disabled the ctrl+alt+del sequence. Now I can use the Apple keyboard.

Problem solved 🙂

Reply