Where i can get the windows support software for bootcamp?

lost my mac os x installation disk and need the windows support software for bootcamp. have a 17" mac book pro bought 08/2010... where i can get it?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You'll have to purchase another copy of the OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard' disc, because that disc is the only source of Boot Camp 3.0 drivers.
The Boot Camp 3.1 and Boot Camp 3.2 drivers and some recent machine-specific updates are available online from Apple here: http://support.apple.com/downloads/#Boot%20Camp

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    I am trying to install windows 7 on my macbook pro 13", when i run bootcamp it tells me that there is not a windows support software available for my computer. Where can i get the windows support software for my macbook?

    Apple only supports Windows on certain hardware.
    http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
    Apple provides their framework for Windows to run on a Mac, a piece of software called a Hybrid MBR that bridges the gap between how Windows reads the drive partition table (MBR) and EFI/GUID partition table that Mac's use.
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    Your hardware has to meet the other requirements the second and third operating system needs as as being able to install drivers that will work for your hardware, especially the fans or they will run loud and fast by default.
    http://refit.sourceforge.net/
    This above is a advanced procedure which requires knowledge how computers and various operating systems, drive formats and so forth work.
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    There is a very high potential for losing your data if your using advanced/non-Apple methods to install Windows on your only Mac where Apple doesn't support it. Also one shouldn't be doing this on Mac hardware that is under AppleCare or warranty as it might be voided. Proceed at your own risk and education.

  • How do I download the windows support software for my Mac? I am getting an error  message saying that the software is not available

    How do I download the windows support software for my Mac? I am getting an error  message saying that the software is not available

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    I do not recommend you to download the Windows support software through Boot Camp Assistant.
    Instead, you can download the Windows support software for most Macs from the Apple website. Go to this website, look for your MacBook Pro model and the Windows version you want to install, and follow its steps.
    To install Windows > http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_ 10.8.pdf

  • HT3986 I got a plain macbook (not a pro) that I got on 2010 and I've lost the CD's that came with it, can I still download Windows7? If yes, can someone please send me a link where I can get the windows? Thanks

    I got a plain macbook (not a pro) that I got on 2010 and I've lost the CD's that came with it, can I still download Windows7? If yes, can someone please send me a link where I can get the windows? Thanks

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    Hey guys, I've got quite a big problem at the moment... In December, I bought a MacBook7,1 (the Mid-2010 Unibody model) and used my OS X install disc whenever I wanted to install Windows XP/Vista/7 drivers to my Boot Camp partition. However, I've recently got quite a bit of a problem...
    See, I can't find my OS X Install Disc. So I have to use, from within the Boot Camp Assistant, the "Download the Windows support software for this Mac" function, to be able to burn to DVD/install to a USB stick.
    Now, this function up until recently used to work completely fine - no issues at all. However I need to reinstall my Windows 7  (again, I know, Windows has quite a few problems but I really do need to use it for what I do - gaming, etc) again, and whenever I try this option in the last... week, I'd wager, it comes up with "Download could not be continued" and "The Windows Support Software is unavailable" errors.
    I've checked on this forum and some people are saying that Apple removed the support software for some Macintosh computers? What on Earth? What about us lot who don't have our OS X install discs anymore?! I don't think it's fair they've specifically gimped a functionality that was working fine until a bit ago for no apparent reason. It's just... stopped working. Is this for everyone?
    Is there some alternative I can use? I've tried everything. I don't have someone I could just borrow the OS X install disc from and I think it's rather unfair if they expect to me to shell out for an OS X install disc again when I could previously do what I wanted for free!!!

    The point isn't whether I lost them, the point is that I was able to use the Boot Camp Assistant previously fine to download the Win Support Software and put that on a USB stick (which has since been formatted for other usage).
    Since this was made available as an option, I haven't really had much need for the OS X install discs (Unless I really, really needed to reinstall OS X at some point but I have no reason to fear that right?). To claim this being "okay" because I've misplaced the discs is rather outrageous.

  • Windows support software for bootcamp 5.1.2

    Hey guys, I just finished installing windows 8.1 for my mac (MacBook Pro mid 2012). I realised that keyboards function aren't working (sound, light, etc.) and no wifi. It's because I do not have the driver install. The problem is, I cannot find windows support software for bootcamp 5.1.2 at all. Can anyone help me out here? Thanks!

    pvongva wrote:
    The problem is, I cannot find windows support software for bootcamp 5.1.2 at all. Can anyone help me out here? Thanks!
    Boot Camp Assistant gives you an option to download support software during initial setup. If you have skipped this step, you can try with this download: https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1720?locale=en_GB
    If that won't work for you, you might have to remove Boot Camp partition and setup all over again.

  • Is there any other ways to get the Windows support software?

    Hi guys, I encountered some problems while downloading windows support software using boot camp assistant. This keeps showing up:
    I have tried over 10 times, even with VPN connected. But it failed every time at this point, very frustrating. Is there any other way to get windows support software? Maybe a third party website to download?

    You can try downloading Windows support software from this page > http://www.cafe-encounter.net/p682/download-bootcamp-drivers
    I tested the links and they work. However, this must be the last thing you should try as packages may be modified (now not, because they are from Apple servers)

  • Can not download Windows Support Software on Bootcamp 5.0

    Hi guys,
    I'm running OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.2 and Bootcamp 5.0.
    Recently bought Windows 7 Home Prof. and installed it already via Bootcamp.
    All nice and well so far
    Only when I'm trying to download the windows support software it starts with the download, but somewhere in the
    middle of it stops and comes up with the message that it could not download the file.
    I have tested my internet connection and it runs as usual.
    My questions are:
    1. Is there another place I can get windows support software for Mountain Lion 10.8.2 and download it manually?
    2. What's causing my problem?
    3. Is it possible to downgrade to an earlier bootcamp version if that solves the issue?
    Thank you & looking forward to your ideas.!

    PowerGlider wrote:
    I have the same situation, very frustrating. When I go to download the support software it stalls with the insallation bar at about 20% complete, then nothing, 20 minutes of nothing moving!
    I quit after 20 minutes. What's up with "support" software that doesn't work? If support doesn't work doesn't leave much confidence in anything else.
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    Thanks Bob.
    I finally got it working.
    In the end what was needed was a huge amount of patience.
    After about 6 attempts downloading the windows support software and burn it
    To a CD, I had another 5 attempts downloading and saving the file to an external
    Memory drive.
    Sometimes it got stuck at 20%
    other times the download bar went to 40-50% and then got stuck with the error message.
    During all my attempts I had the same network settings and I always was connected to my broadband Internet via wireless LAN.
    Initial time invested was 2-3 days as the waiting always took a lot of time until the error message showed up.
    I'm happy that my bootcamp windows finally has the drivers it needs,
    But apple should seriously consider to check their download servers as
    The next person who has to sit through this process will certainly
    Not speak that diplomatic about this experience.
    Try again, be patient, 20 mins is nothing.

  • How can I download Windows support software for Macbook1,1 with SL ?

    Macbook white 1st gen w/ Snow leopard.
    Bootcamp assistant quits with "The Windows support software is not available".
    How can I reach the drivers manually?
    Thanks!

    Bootcamp assistant quits with "The Windows support software is not available".
    Doesn't make sense why it would tell you that. The 3.x drivers for both the 64 and 32 bit versions of Windows 7 can be downloaded from Apple's own site.
    64 and 32 bit 3.1 update drivers after applying the initial drivers from your Snow Leopard DVD within Windows 7:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1336
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL996
    64 and 32 bit 3.2 update drivers:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL979
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1333
    3.3 update drivers:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1443

  • Cant find "windows support software" for bootcamp

    I am trying to restart bootcamp. I keep getting stuck by no windows support software.
    any though?

    Hi,
    apart from the MacBook Air this feature is of no use for other Macs right now.
    Simply ingnore it (click "I already have the Drivers...) and continue with the installation.
    The OSX Snow Leopard Install DVD that came with your Mac includes the BootCamp Driver for installation after you have installed Windows.
    Once installed you can then update the Drivers (versions 3.1 and 3.2) which can be downloaded from Apples Support website.
    Refer to the BootCamp Install Guide inside the BootCamp Assistant
    Regards
    Stefan

  • Windows support software for os x lion?

    Hello all,
    I have been banging my head against the wall on this one all day. I am working off a brand new macbook pro. I have installed windows 7 using boot camp assistant without any issues. Now where do you get the windows support software? The download option inside of the boot camp assistant does not work, that only works on air's as far as I can tell. So where are you supposed to get the windows support software from being as there is no dvd associated with Lion?
    Been on hold with support for a half hour...was this just a giant oops by apple?
    Boot camp assistant 4.0 is the version being used.

    Just an update. For whatever reason the download option would not work in my specific circumstances. I eventually got bounced up to a senior assistant and he had to grab a copy of the drivers internally and give me an ftp link. Not smooth but it is working. Thinking I am going to be reverting to snow leopard I can't handle the features of Lion anyways...

  • Windows support software for os x lion help!

    Hi i already downloaded the windows support software for bootcamp. but when i switched to my windows and tried to run the setup.exe file it doesnt seem to run. A command prompt-like box seems to appear and disappear in a second and then nothing happens after that. where am i doing it wrong?

    When the installer window ask's you what you want to do, Run File or Open Folder, open folder and install the drivers manually.
    Try right clicking the file and run as administrator, or right click and run in compatitbility mode.
    Or drag the Whole file over to the Windows desktop and try the different ways again.
    Try a search and there will be more extensive instructions on how to do it if you don't understand.

  • BCA  - New macbook pro - can't download windows support software

    I've bought one of the new macbook pro retina 13" (with the force touchpad) and I'm trying to get windows 8.1 up and running via bootcamp.
    However, i can't get the windows support software. Trying to download it via Boot Camp Assistant results in the message 'can't install the software because it is not currently available from the software update server'.
    As a workaround to at least get windows installed (as directed from Apple support via chat) i downloaded the latest manually available software - Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5640
    this allowed me to install windows. However when windows finally booted i get the message 'this version of bootcamp is not intended for this computer model'. This also happens when i try and run the bootcamp software manaully within windows. i've also tried the support software 5.1.5621 which produces the same result.
    Any ideas anyone? I get the impression the Apple server is either down, or they haven't yet put out the support software for the new macbooks.
    Mike

    markmh wrote:
    Hello Mike,
    I've been having the same issue, tried the same steps to resolve but no joy. As of 2am (GMT) I'm happy to report that I've just been able to download the Support Software using the BCA on this rMBP 13, OS X 10.10.2. If you try the process again it should now be working. If not, I can try and upload the package to some repository for you.
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    <BuildInfo BuildNumber="5621" ProductName="Boot Camp">
            <MsiInfo>
                    <ProductManufacturer>Apple Inc.</ProductManufacturer>
                    <ProductVersion>5.1.5621</ProductVersion>
    Just checked the date on the catalog...
    <date>2015-03-13T01:25:02Z</date>

  • Download windows support software for mac book air running Mac oS Lion.. too slow in bootcamp

    Hi guys,
    Do you know a site which I could download the windows support software for my mac book air running MAC OSX Lion. Using bootcamp takes a very long time and seems to be stuck. Any help is highly appreciated.
    Thanks.

    Whart exactly are you having problems with?
    Installing Boot Camp, manually updating the B.C. Drivers, Apple software update updating the drivers, or Windows Software updates?
    You will or have a full Windows install. _ALL_ Microsoft Windows software is through Microsoft or 3rd partys. Apple just supplies the drivers for their hardware to be run in Windows.
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