rcalgary101 Author

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Macbook stuck on getting windows ready

I have a late 2013 Macbook Pro. I'm trying to install Windows 10 pro. I'm using BCA once the install USB and partitions are created the MBP reboots and installs. After another reboot the MBP gets stuck on the getting ready screen. After about 15 minutes on the getting screen the MBP seems to freeze. Any idea as to what's causing this?

Posted on Mar 11, 2018 10:01 PM

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Mar 12, 2018 1:56 AM in response to rcalgary101

Are you using W10 1709? If yes, I suggest you use W10 1607. See http://windowsiso.net/ .

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Mar 12, 2018 7:32 AM in response to rcalgary101

Disconnect all external storage, run SMC and NVRAM reset. Use the Lexar USB, and BCA-created USB Installer using W10 1607. Post any error messages you see.

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rcalgary101 Author

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Mar 12, 2018 2:16 PM in response to Loner T

Hello LT

I can confirm installing win10 1511 works on my late 2013 macbook pro. Thank you for your all help.

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rcalgary101 Author

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Mar 12, 2018 7:27 AM in response to Loner T

Hello LT

Here are a couple of things i have tried.

Iso's

Win10 1607

Win10 1703

Win10 1709

Server2012eval

(All isos were downloaded using a wired ethernet connection)

Usb drives

Memorex 16GB 2.0

Lexar 8GB 2.0

Kingston datatraveler 3.0

Deleted all drive partitions and reinstalled OSX mavericks

Update to High Sierra

Created partition using BCA

Created partition using just Disk Utility

Created USB installer using BCA

Created USB installer using Rufus on Windows

Reset NVRAM

Reset SMC

Installed using windows 10 support assistant drivers

Also tried Windows 10 usb with windows 7 boot camp drivers

Deleted all partitions on SSD and tried installing only Win10 on the computer

I can get through the windows installer wizard and the computer reboots it and gets stuck at at getting ready

Leaving the USB installer connected or removing after final install reboot results in the same thing

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rcalgary101 Author

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Mar 12, 2018 11:24 AM in response to Loner T

1. Reinstalled OSX

2. Upgraded to High Sierra

3. Downloaded W10 1607 from (http://windowsiso.net/windows-10-iso/windows-10-anniversary-update-1607-download -build-14393-0/windows-10-anniversary-update-1607-iso-download-standard/)

4. SMC reset

5. NVRAM Reset

6. Used BCA and created W10 install disk (on Lexar 2.0)

7. Formated and clicked new on bootcamp partition

8. Started windows install

9. Started install

No devices plugged in other than install usb and power cord. No hubs or adapters.

Stuck on this screen

Thank you

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rcalgary101 Author

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Mar 12, 2018 11:51 AM in response to Loner T

It's been on the windows logo for about a hour now. Just started download for Win10 1511.

Will update you once download is complete. Are the partitions created during the windows install step in the 3rd screenshot correct?

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Mar 12, 2018 11:36 AM in response to rcalgary101

How long has it been sitting on this screen? If 1607 does not work, can you try release 1511?

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Mar 12, 2018 2:35 PM in response to rcalgary101

Excellent. Please create a backup of macOS, Windows and create a Windows System Restore point.

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