Boot Camp "The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error" Loop

Thank you for your assistance it however still isn't working!

I have:

-Removed the BC partition with the BCA.

-Reset SMC and NVRAM

-Downloaded the 1607 iso again onto another new 2.0 USB drive

...works brilliantly up until "Getting started" following by the "Computer restarted unexpectedly" message.

Windows 7 and 8.1 work quite well but essentially run into the same problems when upgrading...

iSimon88 wrote:

Thank you for your assistance it however still isn't working!

I have:

-Removed the BC partition with the BCA.

-Reset SMC and NVRAM

-Downloaded the 1607 iso again onto another new 2.0 USB drive

...works brilliantly up until "Getting started" following by the "Computer restarted unexpectedly" message.

Windows 7 and 8.1 work quite well but essentially run into the same problems when upgrading...

The ISO should be on your Mac's internal disk in Document or Desktop (but not Downloads), and BCA should build the USB2 installer. If you use a Windows Media Creation Tool USB, it does not have the necessary BC drivers to allow reboot environment to support proper functionality of Apple-specific hardware.

What is the current macOS version on your Mac?

Remove the current Windows partition using BCA, run SMC and NVRAM Reset, connect the USB2 Installer, and click only the Install option in BCA, partition, and test. Do not connect any other external storage except the USB2 installer.

I am running High Sierra.

No external devices other than the power supply have been plugged into the device during the process, my bluetooth mouse is switched off.

I will follow your steps once again and see what happens.

Should I unplug the USB drive when it counts down to restart following the main installation process?

The only thing that has changed on my device is that I have upgraded my SSD drive - do I need to update any settings or drivers? I ran Sierra and Windows 7 on my old drive.

The new 256gb SSD drive is from another macbook and replaces the 128gb drive I had before.

Thank you so much for your help - both are working perfectly fine on my original SSD.

I guess I just incorrectly assumed that it would just be interchangeable - I guess I will just have to hunt for a older model unless you think there is a way to utilise my new drive and transfer the setup over?

iSimon88 wrote:

I will just have to hunt for a older model unless you think there is a way to utilise my new drive and transfer the setup over?

No, you will run into the same issue again. You will need to look for a larger SSD specific to that model.

I had this problem as well, but installing Windows 10 Home (without the S and N) worked for me. The S does NOT stand for "standard" but more like simple - you can only install programs from the windows store, for example.

While your Mac reboots, hold the Alt/Option key? What available selections do you see? If you see macOS, select it and check.

... if macOS boots.

Also, see How to switch between Windows and macOS in macOS High Sierra - Apple Support .

Do not un-install Windows. Try How to reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support and check if your default OS is macOS.

Also, see Start up your Mac in Windows or macOS with Boot Camp - Apple Support .

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My boot camp still has problems

A lot of people has this problem. I've hadn't find a solution yet, it seems to have appeared since the last bootcamp drivers update.

What types of issues are you seeing currently? Does Alt/Option work? Did NVRAM Reset help?