Problem installing Windows 10 using bootcamp

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Problem installing Windows 10 using bootcamp

I own a 15in Macbook Pro (mid 2010). Recently i changed my hdd and reinstall OS and updated to the latest version OS X El Capitan. Due to work requirement, i need to runs Windows as well in this Macbook. I tried install Windows 10 using bootcamp, which i created a USB bootable Windows Start Up disk, downloaded latest apple supports files and created a partition for the Windows OS. Everything went smooth, but however i got stucked during the Windows installation which i'm requested to select the bootcamp disk i just partitioned.

The error i got is like this " Windows cannot be installed to this disk. the selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI system, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks".

I did tried quit the installation and reformat the partition to "Ex-FAT" format, but yet same error came out when i attempted to install the Windows again.

Please help. I need the Windows urgently. Thanks alot

MacBook Pro, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 7:06 PM

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Answer 1

dialabrain

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Sep 14, 2016 7:22 PM in response to Fuai

FWIW, you have to let Boot Camp create the partition. I'm going to see if I can get your post moved to the Boot Camp Community.

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Fuai Author

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Sep 14, 2016 7:31 PM in response to dialabrain

I did follow bootcamp instruction to create the partition for my Windows. Just that got this error when i want to select this partition to continue my Windows Installation

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dialabrain

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Sep 14, 2016 8:13 PM in response to Fuai

I see they didn't move your post. At any rate I found the problem. Your MacBook doesn't support Windows 10.

See the list of compatible Macs on this page…

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

edit: they did move it.

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Fuai Author

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Sep 14, 2016 9:08 PM in response to dialabrain

Same problem when i tried to install Windows 8.1

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Loner T

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Sep 14, 2016 9:18 PM in response to Fuai

A 2010 Mac needs to use BC Assistant and a physical DVD of W8.1 to install it. You cannot use a USB Installer, because it will not install correctly. You will also need to restore Bootcamp Info.plist from a Time Machine backup of re-install OS X.

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