James Frew
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Windows Software

Q: Windows 10 USB on Quad MacPro Mid-2010

Hi guys, we have a MacPro running El Capitan [early 2013] on which we want to install Windows 10.

Windows 10 is on a USB stick.

Bootcamp asks for a Disk.

How do we overcome this impasse?

We have a downloaded ISO ~4GB from Microsoft but there does not seem to be any way to get Bootcamp to load the USB or the ISO file.

 

Previously we had WindowsXP installed no problem and this still installs but we just cannot get Windows 10 on the dedicated hard disk.

 

Help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 2.8 Quad 6GB Ram

Posted on Jul 12, 2016 7:46 PM

by James Frew,Solvedanswer
James Frew James Frew
Level 2 (283 points)
Windows Software
A:

Job done.

Windows 10 now installed on my 2010 'unsupported' MacPro.

Apple's guidance was not helpful. Sorted on my own and works a treat.

Great job, me!

Posted on Jul 13, 2016 8:25 PM

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  • by becky_s22,

    becky_s22 becky_s22 Jul 13, 2016 10:54 AM in response to James Frew
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    Jul 13, 2016 10:54 AM in response to James Frew

    Hello there, James Frew!

     

    Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you are trying to install Windows 10 on a Mac Pro with Boot Camp. I can understand how important it is to be sure it installs properly. You might want to check out this article about how to Use Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp.

     

    Specifically:

     

    Mac computers that support Windows 10

    The following Mac models support 64-bit versions of Windows 10 when installed using Boot Camp. Use About This Mac to see which Mac you have, then check this list to see if it supports Windows 10:

    MacBook Pro

    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)

    MacBook Air

    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)

    MacBook

    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)
    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)

    iMac

    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 5k, 27-inch, Mid 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)
    • iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)
    • iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

    Mac mini

    • Mac mini (Late 2014)
    • Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012)

    Mac Pro

    • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

     

    It looks like you said the Mac Pro you have is from Early 2013, which is not compatible with Windows 10 and might be why you're having the issue with the installation. 

     

    Cheers!

  • by James Frew,Solvedanswer

    James Frew James Frew Jul 13, 2016 8:25 PM in response to James Frew
    Level 2 (283 points)
    Windows Software
    Jul 13, 2016 8:25 PM in response to James Frew

    Job done.

    Windows 10 now installed on my 2010 'unsupported' MacPro.

    Apple's guidance was not helpful. Sorted on my own and works a treat.

    Great job, me!