Q: MacBook Pro (2013) Can't Install Windows 10

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Mason_K

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Q: MacBook Pro (2013) Can't Install Windows 10

So today I am attempting to install windows 10 on my MacBook Pro (2013) model. It is on the OS X EL Capitan and appears to be the latest version, as there are no updates in the app store of any kind. So I started the windows 10 installation process by downloading a 64-bit version of the Windows 10 ISO and then after the download I placed it on my desktop. I then proceeded to bootcamp and un-checked all of the options except "create a Windows 7 or later version install disk", as this is what I had done 2-ish years ago when I installed windows 8, (but later un-installed it due to performance issues and overall not liking the software). I then continued by choosing my 32gb lexar usb and my ISO image on the desktop and then received a message saying that Windows 7 or later is only supported by bootcamp. I then went back and checked the first two options to download the latest support software for windows and still the same issue, also it didn't appear that it downloaded anything.

Any help would be appreciated.

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Apr 16, 2016 11:24 AM

I have this question too

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Loner T

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1. You may run into an issue with the ISO being on the desktop and/or being open/mounted. Put it in Documents.

2. What is the name of the ISO file? Can you post the MD5sum of the ISO file? Wireless downloads of the ISO can cause block corruption which causes BC Assistant failures.

3. The Download Windows Software checkbox should be automatically checked when you check the Create USB Installer. Try this when connected to the network via a Wired connection.

4. Disconnect all external storage and run a SMC and NVRAM reset before your next attempt.

Posted on Apr 16, 2016 2:34 PM

Q: MacBook Pro (2013) Can't Install Windows 10

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by theratter,

theratter Apr 16, 2016 11:42 AM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 11:42 AM in response to Mason_K
I think you need to start with the documentation:

Click on the left button, Open Boot Camp Help.

Create an ISO image for Boot Camp from Windows installation media
Use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp
Boot Camp Help
How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support

You may also need to install one of the following after installing Windows:

Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5722
Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5769
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Mason_K Apr 16, 2016 11:52 AM in response to theratter
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Apr 16, 2016 11:52 AM in response to theratter

I already read the documentation and followed all of the steps properly but to no avail.
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theratter Apr 16, 2016 12:05 PM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 12:05 PM in response to Mason_K

I never use Windows or Boot Camp, so I don't have any new answers for you. I've selected all the available help from Apple.
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Mason_K Apr 16, 2016 12:07 PM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 12:07 PM in response to Mason_K

Thanks, and no problem. Hopefully someone has experienced this problem or knows how to solve it.
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theratter Apr 16, 2016 12:31 PM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 12:31 PM in response to Mason_K

You are looking for user Loner T.
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Mason_K Apr 16, 2016 2:18 PM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 2:18 PM in response to Mason_K

Okay thank you. Hopefully he sees this thread.
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Mason_K Apr 16, 2016 2:33 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 16, 2016 2:33 PM in response to Loner T

1. Tried that.
2. Win10_1511_1_English_x64.iso What is a MD5sum?
3. Nevermind it appears that it's now working that I connected via ethernet.

Thank you so much for your help.
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Mason_K Apr 16, 2016 2:47 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 16, 2016 2:47 PM in response to Loner T

Actually I spoke too soon the copying of the windows files onto the usb gets stuck at the halfway point. I know this isn't impatience because I experienced this problem when trying to install windows 8 2 years go.
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Loner T Apr 16, 2016 2:58 PM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 2:58 PM in response to Mason_K

Mason_K wrote:

2. Win10_1511_1_English_x64.iso What is a MD5sum?

MD5sum is a checksum computed for a file, which is used to verify the integrity of the file. If you enter the highlighted command in OSX Terminal when you are in the directory/folder where the ISO file is located, you should see the output as shown in the second line. If the long string hash value does not match what you have, the ISO file was corrupted during download.

openssl md5 Win10_1511_1_English_x64.iso

MD5(Win10_1511_1_English_x64.iso)= a4fde74732557d75ffc5354d0271832e
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Mason_K Apr 16, 2016 3:56 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 16, 2016 3:56 PM in response to Loner T

Actually I decided to wait and it went through the processes rebooted and now it says no bootable device even though my USB is plugged in. It says insert boot disk and press any key but my keyboard isn't responding.
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Loner T Apr 16, 2016 4:08 PM in response to Mason_K
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Apr 16, 2016 4:08 PM in response to Mason_K

Is the USB a USB2 flash drive or some other type of USB Device? Do you have any other external devices/usb hubs connected. The USB Installer should be directly connected to the built-in USB ports.

You can also run SMC/NVRAM Reset, and boot the Mac with the USB Installer connected. You will need to be careful, because you may have two icons Windows (legacy MBR/BIOS) or EFI Boot (GPT/EFI). You should try the Windows icon first.
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Loner T Apr 16, 2016 5:40 PM in response to theratter
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Apr 16, 2016 5:40 PM in response to theratter

theratter wrote:

You are looking for user Loner T.

Thank you.
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Loner T

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Apr 16, 2016 2:34 PM in response to Mason_K

1. You may run into an issue with the ISO being on the desktop and/or being open/mounted. Put it in Documents.

2. What is the name of the ISO file? Can you post the MD5sum of the ISO file? Wireless downloads of the ISO can cause block corruption which causes BC Assistant failures.

3. The Download Windows Software checkbox should be automatically checked when you check the Create USB Installer. Try this when connected to the network via a Wired connection.

4. Disconnect all external storage and run a SMC and NVRAM reset before your next attempt.

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