Partition of Drive

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Partition of Drive

I wish to partition my drive so that I can install Windows 10. I have the Windows files in a folder on my flash drive. How would I partition the drive using Boot Camp and if not how might I do this?

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MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 18, 2016 3:33 AM

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Answer 1

Loner T

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Jan 18, 2016 6:37 AM in response to nafisafromdubai

Please start at How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support .

The following links should also help.

Use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support

https://help.apple.com/bootcamp/assistant/6.0/

You can also download an ISO (DVD Image) of W10 from Microsoft - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/home . This will make it easier to create an Installer that the Mac can use.

What year/model is your Mac?

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Answer 2

Jan 18, 2016 8:42 AM in response to Loner T

This Mac is early 2011. I decided that it is best to download Win 7 ISO file and use Boot Camp for the installation. I intend to do this using a USB.

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Answer 3

Loner T

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Jan 18, 2016 8:49 AM in response to nafisafromdubai

Your Mac supports Windows installation only via the built-in Optical drive. You will not be able to use a USB.

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Answer 4

Jan 18, 2016 9:54 AM in response to Loner T

Why does the Boot Camp help show that it can install from a USB? It also downloaded the support files and stored them on the USB to be used during the installation and partition. Please advise. Thanks

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Answer 5

Loner T

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Jan 18, 2016 10:20 AM in response to nafisafromdubai

Have you modified Bootcamp Info.plist? Can you check the the model in About This Mac? Do not post the serial number of your Mac.

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Answer 6

Jan 18, 2016 10:29 AM in response to Loner T

I've not modified anything to do with Boot Camp. It has never been used until now. The model is MacBook Pro (13 inch, early 2011).

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Answer 7

Loner T

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Jan 18, 2016 10:45 AM in response to nafisafromdubai

If you do see a Create USB Installer option, then you can use it. There are a handful models from 2011-12 with built-in Optical drive, which will also support a USB installation.

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