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'Install or remove windows 7 or later version' option greyed out

I have a macOS 10.13.6, and I'm trying to use bootcamp to install Windows 10, and the install or remove windows 7 or later version option is greyed out. Bootcamp Assistant version is 6.1.0.

I made some mistakes the first time trying to install windows 10, and accidentally erased my MacBook Air, and restored it 3 months ago. It was around 2015 when I first got my laptop.

diskutil list and diskutil cs list:

This is what the disk utility looks like:

Can anyone help me on this?

Thanks in advance.

MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)

Posted on Jul 12, 2018 2:19 PM

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UltFireSword Author

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Aug 21, 2018 8:10 PM in response to Loner T

It's only been two days, but I found a discussion that is similar to my problem, except I'm trying to install Windows 10: Macbook Air early 2014, windows, meet black screen with latest Intel graphics driver (hd5000)

The post wasn't complete, and I contacted apple and Microsoft support, and apple directed me to microsoft, and they directed me to intel support. I couldn't contact Intel, but apple said for me to try to get them to make another version of Windows support software compatible for this computer.

Intel apparently is hard to contact...

Loner T

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Aug 21, 2018 8:32 PM in response to UltFireSword

High Sierra makes it worse, because it contains firmware updates as part of the macOS. I do remember that specific discussion. I have a 2012 13-in MBP, which has an Intel HD4K GPU. I do not allow Windows update to update any drivers. It is running the stock BC drivers.

Loner T

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Aug 22, 2018 9:24 PM in response to UltFireSword

Mojave may make it worse or better, similar to High Sierra. You are using an almost 'legacy' Mac, per Apple. Since you have a 2014 Model, if you really want Windows, you can try W7 and see if it is a bit more reliable.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 13, 2018 2:07 PM in response to Loner T

Yes, the options are the same after the SMC Reset.

I have the MacBook Air, early 2014.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 13, 2018 3:53 PM in response to Loner T

I ran it, the options are still the same.

Just to make sure, the nvram reset is shutting down my laptop, then holding cmd + alt + r + p?

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 13, 2018 9:45 PM in response to Loner T

Yes, I completed making the USB installer.

I want to install windows 10, and I do have the correct ISO file from Microsoft.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 14, 2018 8:27 AM in response to Loner T

I create the partition in disk utility? I'm a little confused on the first step.

Loner T

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Jul 14, 2018 8:33 AM in response to UltFireSword

Yes, in Disk Utility.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 14, 2018 9:26 AM in response to Loner T

I posted some pictures in the question, and which disk do I partition? It asks if I make a volume or just partition. I clicked partition, and could only split 3 gb or something.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 14, 2018 11:51 AM in response to Loner T

Ok, but that doesn't explain why I can't partition a larger amount than 3 gb.

At first I thought I didn't have enough space, but I checked and it still says I have 80 gb free.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 14, 2018 8:44 PM in response to Loner T

On resizing the container, this error popped up:

Started APFS operation

Error: -69524: Unable to get APFS Container resize limit information

Loner T

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Jul 15, 2018 11:56 AM in response to UltFireSword

Reboot and hold Alt/Option, select EFI Boot from the USB, and try to install Windows in the Bootcamp partition.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 15, 2018 12:50 PM in response to Loner T

No, I was already connected.

UltFireSword Author

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Jul 15, 2018 1:46 PM in response to Loner T

Do I remove the partition and erase the flash drive?

Loner T

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Jul 15, 2018 8:24 PM in response to UltFireSword

Can you post the output of

diskutil list

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