Cannot install Windows 7 on Mavericks via BootCamp

I have the USB drive in and an ISO of Win7. It starts the installation fine, but when it gets to the question of which partition to install it on, there are 4 partitions, the first three are a few hundred megs each and the last one is my main 256 GB partition. However, none of the partitions allow Windows to be installed on them. I even formatted the 256GB partion to NTFS, still no luck. I then deleted and recreated the partition in Windows, still the same issue, can't be installed. What to do? This is on a MacBookPro Retina.

Find the one "Bootcamp" that BCA created. It will be FAT32. Use the Advanced Options in the Windows install step to format it. You did that, then something else going on.
If that is what you did then you have some other drives connected that are GUID more likely.
Both are in the install pdf and tech articles. I liked the old support product pages check
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp

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Cannot install Windows 8.1 via bootcamp. (Solved)

I have tried installing via bootcamp and I got an error, I didn't take a picture but it said something about not setting the right boot up?
I also tried the method of removing the partion and creating a new partion called BOOTCAMP in exFat. I cannot boot it using the BIOS Method because it says I have no bootable drives. When I select the EFI partion I get the windows installation but I got an error stating that I have an MBR table and that windows doesn't suport it.
What's the best way to install windows 8.1?
I have a macbook pro retina (Late 2013).
Edit: I am installing again using the normal bootcamp method. (No intteruptions)
Edit:2 I sucuessfully passed the installation now it just restarted.
Edit:3 I sucuessfully installed Windows 8.1! In the installation meantioned in edit 1 I used an old .iso that I had from december 2013, I had problems when I created an .iso from windows 7. If you have problems try chaning your .iso.

Some people have been successful installing 8.1 (me, for instance) despite it not being supported. However this seems to be hardware dependent.
I would have expected the normal WININSTALL option to be available on a Bootcamp-created USB, not just the EFI boot option.
It really depends on whether Bootcamp is creating a hybrid MBR when it creates the Bootcamp partition. Some later model Macs do not. On the Macs that do not create the hybrid MBR Windows may install in EFI mode.
If you remove everything and stretch the Macintosh HD back to the full size of the disc again then reboot and when the system restarts begin the Bootcamp installation again but do not let it restart at that time, you can then run the following code in the terminal and report its output we will be able to see if a hybrid MBR has been created (this is after the partition has been created by Bootcamp, but before it reboots).
sudo fdisk /dev/disk0

Cannot install Windows 8.1 with BootCamp on Mavericks

I have a brand spankin' new Late 2013 27" iMac, fully updated, with a 3TB Fusion drive. I have thrice attempted to install Windows 8.1 via BootCamp 5.5, with the 64bit edition DVD on the SuperDrive, and allotting 1TB out of the 3 available. There are no other partitions besides OS X and the BootCamp partition. The Windows installer successfully begins, but each time it cannot locate any partitions to load itself on. The list is just...blank.
I've already scoured the forums here for support, and tried several claimed remedies, such leaving all USB ports clear (except for the SuperDrive) until after install (even removing the flash drive with the Apple support files), and had a long chat with Apple Care today...they said the engineers would get back to me in about a week. I read somewhere that hard drives over 2.2TB may be an issue, but Apple states that Mavericks has no problem with this, leading me to believe maybe Windows 8.1 is still lagging in this department.
To that end, I recall someone, somewhere mentioning how to carefully partition the drive to get around this, and that Windows absolutely, positively, had to be on the 4th partition, including the hidden partitions such as Recovery, Boot OS X, etc. Only problem is that Disk Utility is showing way more hidden partitions than this, and they seem to be unremovable.
Does anybody have a solution/workaround for this, or are both products still too new to have a found a way to play nicely together?

I did it. After fours hours and two hours on the phone with Apple support, I installed Windows 8.1 to my iMac. So, I just wanted to share it with you.
System:
iMac 2013, 27" monitor, 1T fusion drive, wirless keyboard, magic mouse.
Software:
OS X 10.9
Windows 8.1 full version 64bit
(I skipped some steps such as type in software key, choose language, etc.)
1. For my last try, Instead of using Bootcamp assistant to setup partition for Windows, I used disk utility to create an 100G space for Windows with FAT file system and named it BOOTCAMP.
2. Insert Windows CD into the USB super drive.
3. Shutdown iMac.
4. While press and hold the left "option" key, turn on iMac.
5. Select CD/Windows icon to boot.
6. Choose Custom installation
7. Select the partition named BOOTCAMP (I am not sure why it is 200G; I assigned 100G. Well...)
8. Format
And the rest is history. By the way, when Windows restarts during installation, make sure to press and hold the left "option" key to boot up Windows.
I do not know why but I am happy now. As a matter of fact, I am sending this message from Windows 8.1 running on my iMac.
Good luck to you.

Since installing Windows 7 professional via bootcamp onto my 2008 24" imac i have no sound. The sound worked when i had Windows xp installed. I have tried every solution suggested on various forums. Can you please help me?

Since installing Windows 7 professional via bootcamp onto my 2008 24" imac i have no sound. The sound worked when i had Windows xp installed. I have tried every solution suggested on various forums. Can you please help me?

After you install Apple driver to enable the audio chip, YOU then need to manually download and install (Cirrus or Realtek audio depending on the Mac).
Cirrus realitypod mac audio driver
MacBook Pro '10 Cirrus Logic CS4206A (AB 11)
Realtek Drivers

Since installing Windows 7 professional via bootcamp onto my 2008 24" imac i have no sound. The sound worked when i had Windows xp installed. I have tried every solution suggested on various forums. Can you please help me? Regards Eddie Johnson

Since installing Windows 7 professional via bootcamp onto my 2008 24" imac i have no sound. The sound worked when i had Windows xp installed. I have tried every solution suggested on various forums. Can you please help me?

Eddie,
There is a forum specifically for Boot Camp & MS Windows users. Because that is where the Boot Camp guru's hang out I'd recommend re-posting there.

Cannot install Windows 8.1 via Boot Camp on MBPr 13" Early 2013; tried almost everything.

Hi guys,
yesterday, I decided to install Windows 8.1 on my Mac using Boot Camp. I tried to install it, but the first attempt ended into booting to the screen, where it says "Cannot find any bootable device" or something like that. So I googled it up and then tried the EFI Boot. The EFI Boot booted into the Windows installation properly, but I cannot choose the partition I want to install it on. I tried partitioning it in Disk Utility using Tuxera to NTFS, I tried formatting it in the installation itself, always restarted between the processes, I tried to delete the partition and create a new one in the installation, but no luck. I am still stuck on the error "Cannot install Windows on MBR partition. Please, choose a GPT partition". I have a 256GB SSD disk. I browsed the problems and solutions for 3 hours, but no luck. None of the solution helps. The only solution that would work I guess is if I don’t boot into EFI, but into the BIOS installation. But when I do that, I get the "Cannot find any bootable device", so a dead end here. I also tried the tips where they say to remove the USB stick when the Windows installation starts, but didn’t help either.
I am installing using a bootable USB drive, I do not have a Superdrive and cannot even lend it or something like that.
I am really desperate, can anyone please help me?
Thanks in advance,
DavidKop_

Some people have been successful installing 8.1 (me, for instance) despite it not being supported. However this seems to be hardware dependent.
I would have expected the normal WININSTALL option to be available on a Bootcamp-created USB, not just the EFI boot option.
It really depends on whether Bootcamp is creating a hybrid MBR when it creates the Bootcamp partition. Some later model Macs do not. On the Macs that do not create the hybrid MBR Windows may install in EFI mode.
If you remove everything and stretch the Macintosh HD back to the full size of the disc again then reboot and when the system restarts begin the Bootcamp installation again but do not let it restart at that time, you can then run the following code in the terminal and report its output we will be able to see if a hybrid MBR has been created (this is after the partition has been created by Bootcamp, but before it reboots).
sudo fdisk /dev/disk0

E530 Cannot install Windows 8.1 via USB

Hello
I have serious trouble with my wifes E530 and I do not know what to do anymore.
Accidently she downloaded a bad version of Chrome that contained a lot of bad stuff. As we use the computer for netbaking I could not risk using the computer without a complete refresh.
So I loaded up a windows 8.1 bootable USB, wiped the disk clean. Created a new partition and started installation.
I can get to enter language and when pressing next it starts to load the installtion. But then this message comes up:
"A media driver your computer needs is missing. This could be a DVD, USB, or Hard Disk driver. . . "
I have done everything and browsed a lot of forums to find out what to do.
I even made a windows 7 bootable USB, but then the message says "a CD or DVD driver is missing...."
I tried to pull the DVD rom from the computer and start over and stille the same. Then I thought the BIOS may be too old because there is no option to set Secure Boot.
So I build a bootable CD-rom but when using that one, it does not detect the CD. the drive spins up during boot but it does not read the content. I have a windows 7 install CD which I tested but the computer does not recognize it.
We tried to use another USB pen to load up the Intel Manegment drivers to see if maybe those could help, but the laptop just says the drivers are incorrect for the problem.
So now I am left with a former perfectly working E530.
The specs for the laptop are:
UEFI BIOS Version: H0ET30WW (1.12)
UEFI BIOS date: 2012-05-08
Machine type: 3259A3G
CPU Intel Core i5-3210M
I really need help in finding out how to get this laptop back to life.
Best regards
Tommy
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Hi,
The "missing media driver/CD DVD driver" error message is often misleading. It usually shows up due to a bad ISO download, bad CD burn, bad transfer to USB media, or just plain bad media. Pretty much never because of a missing driver in my experience.
How did you prep the USB drives? Have you reset your BIOS to defaults? Turned off secure boot when booting the Win 7 CD?
I suspect you've already tried this stuff, but if you can provide more details, maybe someone around here can come up with a fix.
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Hi, I've been trying for days to download Windows support software via Bootcamp assistant, but it always failed with message 'Can't install Windows Support Software because it is not currently available from the Software update server.' Any advice welcome

Hi,
I've been trying for days to download Windows support software via Bootcamp assistant but it always fails with message 'Can't install windows software because it is not currently available from the software update server.'
Anyone else had problems or success with this?
Thanks in advance.

9thdoc wrote:
I'm getting a similar but distinct error message in snow leopard: Download could not continue. "The windows support software is not available" and have no original snow leopard instal disc with me.
Your issue is completely different. You are running Snow Leopard. There is no download for Windows Support software for Snow Leopard, hence the error you see. Snow Leopard Windows Support software is on the Snow Leopard installation disk.
You need the Snow Leopard installation disk or a replacement for it.

Cannot install windows on bootcamp

I have leopard os with bootcamp and a new windows xp sp2 disk. i cannot install windows on bootcamp. it says that i am missing a component. any tips?

*"any tips?"*
Post your question in the Boot Camp forum:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=237

Cannot install windows 7 on brand new mac mini with 256 g sdd? Please help.

Cannot install windows 7 on brand new mac mini with 256 g sdd? Please help.
Have tried all tricks found on the net and followed every advice from apple support.
Still black screen with blinking curser when mini is rebooting following partitioning via bootcamp.
Very nice and fast mashine, wouldnt like to return it.
thanks allan

Is that an Apple SSD?
what model is it?
Is there a firmware update if non Apple?
Lion is not server version.
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Is it possible to create a Windows 7 Partition via Bootcamp while having an internal RAID 0 Setup ?

Is it possible to create a Windows 7 Partition via Bootcamp while having an internal RAID 0 Setup ?

Yes, just not on the RAID. Boot Camp Assistant will only partition a single drive containing OS X. You cannot partition a RAID array.

USB gaming mouse unrecognized by Windows 7 Pro (via BootCamp)

Hey,
I bought a Zowie EC1 Gaming USB mouse. But when I plug it into my MacBook Pro 15" running Windows 7 Pro (via BootCamp), then the mousewheel flashes blue shortly for 1 second or so, and the driver installation process starts. After awhile it says hardware unsuccesfully installed. And when I re-plug the mouse in the same USB port it says unrecognized.
I think maybe it's just some buggy drivers? Anybody experienced something similar with other mice maybe? Or know how I solve this problem.
Kind regards,
Simon

I looked around on the web and read a bit about your Zowie EC1. It's a very nice mouse that I need to put on my Christmas list
But it seems that it should be recognized by Windows as a normal USB mouse and install generic drivers. I have a couple of questions:
1) Are there any Windows Updates for your hardware waiting to be installed?
2) Do you have all the Apple Boot Camp drivers installed? Apple just released 3.3 if you're not on Lion (which is 4.0)

How can I partition internal HDD after installing Windows 7 Professional via Boot Camp 4.0?

I recently purchased MacBook Pro 13" (Late 2011) model with OS X v10.7.2 Lion installed. I've upgraded to OS X v10.7.3 Lion and updated all other software.
I require Windows 7 for some Windows based softwares that do not support Mac OS X. Therefore, used Boot Camp 4.0 to install Windows 7 and then tried partitioning single internal HDD to have 3 partitions (4 total including BOOTCAMP partition). Disk Utility created a 648.5MB partition and then I was able to create 3 other partitions of custom sizes. After applying these changes, I got an error message that said selected volume size is too small. I resized this 648.5MB partion to a custom size and had total 4 partitions, including BOOTCAMP.
After reapplying these changes, BOOTCAMP partition was removed and I was left with only 3 partitions and empty space.
I've tried several different ways to partition the disk, all in vein. Is there a way I can partition my single internal HDD after installing Windows 7 Professional via Boot Camp 4.0?

You can't do what you want with GUI utilities, which will only allow a total of 4 partitions due to the limitation of MBR needed to support Windows. Those four partitions: EFI System (hidden), Mac OS, Recovery HD (hidden), Windows. So with Lion, you only get two visible partitions if you're going to use Windows with BootCamp. You can't make anymore with the included graphical tools.
If you need more partitions you'll need to use something like GPT fdisk (gdisk) to create the partitions in the GPT first. Then add the Windows partition only to the MBR and flag it as bootable. gdisk can be googled and downloaded for Mac OS X off sourceforge. It is not a GUI tool.
You should read this:
http://www.rodsbooks.com/gdisk/
And this:
http://www.rodsbooks.com/gdisk/hybrid.html

Can I install Windows XP SP1 with Bootcamp on my new Mac Mini 2011 i7 ?

Can I install Windows XP SP1 with Bootcamp on my new Mac Mini 2011 i7 ?

Baiscally if your Mini came with Lion Pre-installed new then No you can't use XP.
The Lion installed computers no longer support XP OR Vista via Apple's Boot Camp.
For one thing Apple only supported XP with SP2 in order to install it on pre Lion computers.
If the Mini had come pre-installed new with say 10.6 then you could have installed XP and still of been able to upgrade to Lion without any issues as you already have the drivers for XP installed. Lion only has the drivers for W7.

Cannot install Windows 8 Consumer Preview on MacBook Air 11" (Late 2010)

Hi, I'm trying to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview on my MacBook Air 11" (Late 2010 model) via Boot Camp assistant. I've hacked the Info.plist of the Boot Camp Assistant to allow it to create a bootable USB installer drive. After successfully creating the USB, the laptop proceeds to reboot itself but it never loads up the Windows installer. However, if I restart it while holding Option, and selecting EFI boot, the installer loads up. However, once it loads, I cannot install Windows 8 Consumer Preview to the Boot Camp partition because of this error: "Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks. Windows cannot be installed to this hard disk space. WIndows must be installed to a partition formatted as NTFS. Windows cannot be installed to this disk. This computer's hardware may not support booting to this disk. Ensure that the disk's controller is enabled in the computer's BIOS menu."
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Cannot Install Windows 7 with AHCI mode

Hello,
Having just submitted a support ticket to MSI, I was curious to see if anyone else has experienced a similar issue or may be able to suggest a possible resolution.
I recently purchased a MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate for an htpc build.
I've ran into an issue of not being able to install Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit onto my ANY SATA 3 hard drive with SATA mode - AHCI enabled in bios.
Main parts for the build are:
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4 3 FCLGA 1150
RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CX 600
OS HD: Crucial M500 SSD
During Windows install and selecting the SSD in which to install windows onto..
Windows will prompt with: “Windows cannot be installed to Disk x Partition x. (Show details)
Afterwards, I’ll select ‘Load driver’ and select the “Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver for 8x series,” provided by MSI drivers download page. Confirmed as a valid driver for the SATA AHCI controller.
"Select the driver to be installed" lists: “Intel(r) 8 Series/C220 Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller” Looks good, then progress...
Followed by clicking on next- “Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing system partition. See the setup log files for more information.”
I've tried installing Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit via USB drive and OEM disc to no avail.
Performed a test using the same install procedure with my primary desktop computer which uses a MSI z68A-GD65 (G3) motherboard (AHCI enabled.) I was able to install windows to my Crucial M500 SSD without issue.
Confirmed the issue occurs while testing with different hard drives. I have yet to be able to install windows with AHCI enabled on this motherboard.
HDDs tested include:
WD Black WD5002AALX 500GB
Seagate ST3100524AS 1TB
Once I change SATA mode from AHCI to IDE, I was able to install windows without the need of pre-loading the Intel 8 Series SATA/AHCI driver.
Afterwards having installed windows, I decided to test by switching SATA mode back to AHCI. Doing so will cause the machine to bsod upon booting to windows. Later, I performed the registry edit to change IDE to AHCI mode within windows. Followed by again enabling AHCI in bios.
I was able to boot while in AHCI mode temporarily a couple of times until this method stopped working. Any attempt past the bios post, windows will not boot.
I've also tested the manual and XMP profile RAM settings as suggested by the sticky'd thread here https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=178019.0
I would like to possibly resolve the issue in regards to utilizing AHCI mode for optimal performance for my hard drives and hot swap capability.
When I have more time, I suppose I can run a RAM test; but so far I simply believe it may just be a SATA controller or driver conflict with the motherboard.
tl;dr Cannot install Windows 7 onto any hard drive with AHCI enabled. Works fine with IDE mode.

** Update as of 6/3/2014 ** Issue resolved.
Received my replacement motherboard from RMA. Replacement is working without any issues with SATA mode set to AHCI.
Tested by running Windows 7 and Windows 8 install - both detected my SATA SSD and other HDDs as applicable drives to install Windows onto. Pre-loading the SATA controller drivers was not necessary. Windows boots up immediately without any delay now. Benchmarks are showing valid stats for SATA3 devices.
Also to note, the replacement motherboard came with bios version 1.5, compared the one I sent back which came with 1.6. In case if that had anything to do with it. Not going to risk updating the bios at this point.
Video of issue:
Benchmarks from the old motherboard on the Crucial M500 SSD taken with Crystal DiskMark
Benchmark from MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate (MS-750)
on SATA 3 port set to AHCI
CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64 (C) 2007-2013 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World
* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]
Sequential Read : 264.792 MB/s
Sequential Write : 143.991 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 250.614 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 142.545 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 24.176 MB/s [ 5902.3 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 82.152 MB/s [ 20056.5 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 210.018 MB/s [ 51274.0 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 134.663 MB/s [ 32876.6 IOPS]
Test : 100 MB [C: 35.4% (39.6/111.8 GB)] (x5)
Date : 2014/05/24 3:25:19
OS : Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)
Benchmark from MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate (MS-750)
on SATA 3 port set to IDE
CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64 (C) 2007-2013 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World
* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]
Sequential Read : 181.472 MB/s
Sequential Write : 141.275 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 177.430 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 141.393 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 21.646 MB/s [ 5284.6 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 68.922 MB/s [ 16826.7 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 25.411 MB/s [ 6203.9 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 108.275 MB/s [ 26434.3 IOPS]
Test : 100 MB [C: 35.4% (39.6/111.8 GB)] (x5)
Date : 2014/05/24 3:41:42
OS : Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)
Benchmark from MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate (MS-750) **Replacement from RMA**
on SATA 3 port set to AHCI
CrystalDiskMark 3.0.3 x64 (C) 2007-2013 hiyohiyo
Crystal Dew World
* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]
Sequential Read : 469.045 MB/s
Sequential Write : 138.655 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 419.083 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 135.032 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 26.454 MB/s [ 6458.5 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 89.189 MB/s [ 21774.7 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 252.818 MB/s [ 61723.0 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 129.909 MB/s [ 31716.1 IOPS]
Test : 100 MB [C: 37.1% (41.5/111.8 GB)] (x5)
Date : 2013/03/10 10:02:50
OS : Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [6.1 Build 7601] (x64)

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