Installing Windows 8.1 on Macbook pro retina

can i install winodws 8.1 on macbook pro retina with superdrive?is it works?

yes sorry if it ruin the ending of one of the youtube clips you will be witching if you have problems as how you install windows in bootcamp
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    yes sorry if it ruin the ending of one of the youtube clips you will be witching if you have problems as how you install windows in bootcamp
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