I tried to install Windows 8.1 on my MacBook Pro mid2010 running El Capitan-
Boot camp could locate the iso file, or the CD the I burned out of it.
Any idea? should I try with Win 7?
MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), bootcamp
On a 2010 model, ISO (or USB Installer) is not supported. Can you burn W8.1 to physical DVD and try to install using BC Assistant?
Please also see Use Windows 8.1 on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support and check if your specific model is listed.
Hi Loner,
Yes I did burn W8.1 to physical DVD and inserted in the built-in DVD reader on my MacbookPro 15"mid 2010 with El Capitan 10.11.6 but the BC always told me: cannot find the installer disc. I tried 2 ways of burning, (1)- copying the iso disk whole (2) first opening the ISO disk image and copying the files and folders separately using sudo. Both ways gave the same answer"cannot find the installer".
Do you think I have more chances with Win7 and bootcamp 5.1.56... ?
Thanks
Marcel Klapisch
Your ISO should be about 4-4.5 GB. Right-click on the ISO, and select Burn from the pop-up menu. Expand the Burn dialog box and set options to be lowest burn rate, with verification enabled and mount after burn. Test it on the OSX side for mounting. Use OSX Terminal command 'drutil' to eject the DVD. Test with BCA. Use the last 'Install' option and partition and test.
Bravo! It worked.🙂
However now I had forgotten to get an activation key and I am stuck with the black screen with the green Window Logo. How do I restart on Mac OS?
Are you able to shutdown/restart and hold the Alt/Option key and switch to OS X? You may also need an SMC and NVRAM reset.
Once you switch to OS X, please also see Boot Camp: Set the default operating system .
Thanks, That worked too.
MS doesn't sell activation keys for Win8.1 anymore, I had to buy one on the local version of eBay.
Thanks.
Please backup OSX, Windows and create a Windows System Restore point.
I tried to install Windows 8.1 on my MAcBook Pro mid2010 running El Capitan- failed
