How to update Bootcamp Assistant

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How to update Bootcamp Assistant

I have a Macbook Air 2015 just updated to High Sierra 10.13.2 from 10.12.5, but my bootcamp assistant is an older version even after the High Sierra update. It still asks me to plug in a USB with Windows 8 when I know for a fact that the newer bootcamp assistant can allow you to browse to a local ISO file and supports up to Windows 10.

So my question is how can I update my bootcamp assistant so that it takes a local ISO file of Windows 10, and does not require a USB.

Thanks!

MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra (10.13.2)

Posted on Dec 11, 2017 8:40 AM

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Answer 1

Loner T

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Dec 11, 2017 8:47 AM in response to Felix333

Felix333 wrote:

It still asks me to plug in a USB with Windows 8 when I know for a fact that the newer bootcamp assistant can allow you to browse to a local ISO file and supports up to Windows 10.

This logic is driven by your Mac model identifier. Can you post the Model Identifier from About This Mac -> System Report?

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Loner T

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Dec 11, 2017 8:55 AM in response to Felix333

You have an early 11-in 2015 MBA. Can you check the BC Assistant version by right-clicking on the BCA and Get Info or running BCA and About?

A SMC Reset may or may not correct the problem. HS is a bit buggy in this area.

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Answer 3

Loner T

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Dec 11, 2017 9:09 AM in response to Felix333

On Sierra 10.12.6, the BCA version is Version 6.1.0 (6050.60.1), so you do have the latest version. Run a SMC Reset and test. On 2017 models, the underlying hardware supports. 2015 models are too old.

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