Installing Windows 10 on MacBook Pro

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Installing Windows 10 on MacBook Pro

Hello there!

I've recently purchased a second hand MacBook Pro 13.3 inch (Mid 2012) and was attempting to install windows 10 onto it, which it is compatible with. I went through the process through Boot Camp Assistant, but at the first stage it claims that "Your bootable USB drive could not be created". Many of the other discussions mentioned unmounting the drive, which I did but still the same error message came up. I reformatted my USB to be a FAT32 too (if of any importance, this model only has 2 USB 3.0 ports apparently) and used the .iso provided from the windows website and still no dice.

I'm a little stuck now so if anyone could help me it would be much appreciated.

If it's any help, the spec's are

Processor - 2.5GHz, Intel Core i5

Memory - 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Graphics - Intel HD Graphics 4000 512MB

Software - OS X 10.8.5 (12F2560)

Thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), null

Posted on Jan 19, 2017 4:11 PM

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Answer 1

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Mystery of life

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Jan 22, 2017 7:00 PM in response to kaz-k

I see (mid 2012) Macbook Pro is supported macbook pro list! Only 64-bit versions of Windows 10 when installed using Boot Camp.

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

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)

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Answer 2

Jan 22, 2017 5:10 PM in response to Aberated

Try to re-install windows (delete the old file) and try again, make sure you are using the correct iso file. If you can and have a good amount of storage, download windows 7 or 8 and try to upgrade to windows 10.

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Loner T

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Jan 22, 2017 6:23 PM in response to Aberated

Please use a USB2 flash drive of 8+ GB. BC Assistant will erase/format it to MBR/FAT32. If you can, use a wired connection to your network for the Download of Windows support software. Your W10 ISO should be on the Mac's internal drive.

If you get the same error, please run Disk Utility First Aid on your internal disk first, before you attempt to create the USB installer. Do not connect any other external storage till Windows is fully installed.

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Aberated Author

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Jan 22, 2017 6:59 PM in response to Loner T

Hi Loner T,

Thanks for your response. Just a question with that first line where you mentioned a "USB2 flash drive". As far as I know, it's not the flash drive but rather the port on the computer which is USB2 right? If that's the problem, on my MacBook Pro it unfortunately only has USB3.0 ports, are there any work arounds?

Thanks.

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Loner T

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Jan 22, 2017 8:01 PM in response to Aberated

The physical port supports both USB2 and USB3. The issue is not the ports, but the drivers on the Windows installer. W7, for example, has no USB3 drivers by default, unless the ISO (boot.wim and install.wim) is modified manually using Windows utilities (see this link).

The USB3 drivers are installed when BC6 drivers are put in place, so USB3 support is available after Windows is fully installed.

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kaz-k

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Jan 19, 2017 7:36 PM in response to Aberated

Your MacBook Pro is not listed supporting windows 10.

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

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Answer 7

Aberated Author

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Jan 22, 2017 5:04 PM in response to kaz-k

Hi Kaz-K,

As Mystery of life mentioned, you should be able to find it on the list, right at the bottom of the MacBook Pro list. If I'm mistaken, please let me know.

Thanks.

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