Getting Windows 8.1 on my 16GB replacement SSD
On my new HP Pavilion, I have a 2TB hard drive and a 16GB (SanDisk) SSD.My original 16GB SSD failed, and I received a replacement from HP. I installed the new SSD with no problem. However, I believe that the replacement SSD is empty. I understand the OS should be installed on it, so that the system boots more qwickly.I have set up my 2TB drive with apps and files, and it works fine, since the installation of Windows 8.1 is on it.If the function of the 16GB SSD is to contain the OS and for the system to boot from it (so that it boots more quickly), I need help in getting the OS on the small drive.I am afraid that if I run the System Recovery DVDs that I'll erase all of the work I've done on my 2TB drive, and that I'll have to reinstall apps, files, etc. I appreciate any assistance you cvan provide. Thank you,Tim_Paul
Hi again Tim_Paul, Thank you for the quick reply! To answer your first question, I recommend entering the BIOS when the computer first boots up and check to see if the SSD is visible from a list of bootable drives. If it is, you do not need to worry about initializing the drive, as the computer will recognize it as a viable drive to boot from. Once the 2TB hard drive is removed, and if you can see the SSD in the BIOS, you can recover your system by following the steps in this document on Performing an HP system recovery (Windows 8). To anwser your second question, you will not need to remove the hard drive with all of your files and apps, as it will be catalogued in the BIOS as a secondary drive. I did find out, however, that the system requirements for Windows 10 needs a 16GB hard drive for the 32-bit version, and 20GB for the 64-bit. With this being said, there may not be enough space on your SSD to effectively run the minimum requirements for Windows 10. Please re-post with the results of your troubleshooting, and I look forward to your reply!
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HDD failure, I'd like to know how to get Windows 7 back on it.
Hello everyone, I've had a HDD issue lately, but before I move on to describe my issue, here are the specs of my notebook:
HP Pavilion dv6-3264ca
AMD Triple-Core CPU 2.2 Ghz
6GB RAM
128MB ATI Graphic Card
750GB Toshiba HDD
Windows 7 64-bit
The issue:
Recently I've had a very unfortunate HDD failure. The recovery partition wouldn't even load. I tried booting my notebook on Linux with the HDD still attached, and it wouldn't read. I extracted the HDD and placed it in an HDD-enclosuer and it still wouldn't load on Windows XP or Vista or 7. It would however read in the device manager of Windows and also in the BIOS.
I needed to extract some high-priority data from there so I managed to retrieve all my data safely through a data recovery service, but now the drive is rendered useless. I was told a low-level format might be able to help it be usable again, and if that were to happen, the recovery partition would then be removed in the process.
In addition to that, I would like to install Windows 7 64-bit onto the drive, but the notebook box did not come with an installation CD, which is quite frustrating. Is there any way HP can let me download Windows 7 through some warranty service?
I have a one-year warranty on my laptop.
So in closing, I would like to know if I can get Windows 7 back onto my HDD for free, or if I need to go about buying Windows 7 again.
Any advice from you kind folks?
This question was solved.
View Solution.Hi,
Here are Two options.
1. If you have ( or can borrow ) a retail Windows 7 installation disc that is exactly the same version as your OEM installation - ie if your notebook came with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit this is the exact retail version you would need.
If you don't have access to a retail disc, you can create an installation disc yourself - just download the correct Disc Image from the link below and use an application such as ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly to a blank DVD.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/download-windows-7-iso-official-32-bit-and-64-bit-direct-download-link...
Use the disc to perform the installation, enter the Windows activation key found on the underside of your notebook when requested and when the installation has completed, use the 'Phone Method' detailed in the link below to activate the OS - this method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who just want a clean installation of Windows 7 without the additional software load normally bundled with OEM installations.
http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
Any additional drivers you may need can be found Here.
2. You can order a replacement set of Recovery Discs using the link below - these cost around $30 if you live in the US.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00810334&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
If you have any problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
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Cannot get windows 7 to install on new imac
I have a new "Thunderbolt" imac. Using the boot camp assistant disk that came with it (or the downloaded one), I cannot get windows 7 successfully installed. Mostly won't start up. Long hang-ups, mouse won't work. Have used Boot Camp on older mac Pro for a long time with perfectly consistent results, but am frustrated here. I have followed instructions, made several fresh install attempts, used stock mouse and keyboard that came with imac, poor results. Boot camp appears to be v3.0 something. Wish I knew better what to ask......
Hi joehonse,
Would you please let us know current situation of this issue? Any update?
Regarding to error:
Package installation did not succeed, this issue may occur if you connect a computer to a server that is running Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials while other Windows updates or application installations are pending and the Connector installation is canceled.
àWhen
I navigate to that path, the installer is already there. I'm not sure if it should work like this, but I have tried to run that installer independently, and it will fail everytime.”
Based on your description, did you mean that you can find the installer, however, can’t run it as normal? Would
you please let me know the error message that you can get?
In addition, as Robert suggested, would you please download the installer manually and replace the existed
one. Then please run and monitor the result.
Meanwhile, please refer to the following article and check if can help you.
Windows
Server Essentials Connector has not been installed because cannot download the package
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft
does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
If any update, please feel free to let us know.
Hope this helps.
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After replacing hard drive and using recovery disks to restore to factory settings, I cannot get Window Updates. Even if I change the settings in Windows Update in control panel, it stays red with an x in the shield.
Hi @1314dogger0002 ,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have read your thread on your Compaq Presario CQ57-229WM Notebook and not installing drivers.
This could be a Microsoft service issue. Here is a fix from Microsoft. First, try to click the Windows icon, type services in the Search box, and then click or tap View Local Services. Scroll down to the Windows Installer. Startup type should be - Automatic, and Service Status should be - started
Restart the computer after this step and try installing updates again.
Here is a link to the HP Support Assistant. Just download and run the application and it will help with the software and drivers on your system this will help update the system.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Will Windows 7 Pro run with 16GB of Ram in Macbook Pro Early 2011 13-inch?
Will Windows 7 Pro run with 16GB of Ram in Macbook Pro Early 2011 13-inch?, Does the brand of the Ram matter ?
I installed Crucial 16 gb and the Mac runs just fine but Windows won't start. It gets to the login screen then it turns white.I decided to make another try today after some reading and googling the internet.
I started windows with my old 4GB memory and changed the bootconfiguration with msconfig. I typed manually in max memory tp 16384 MB and saved the settings. Then I turned it off and inserted the 16GB ram again. Then it started really but when looking at the properties of my computer it says 16 GB installed but I can only use 2,16GB. So I opened msconfig again and changed the settings once more and restarted. Now it says 16GB installed but I can use 14,2GB so I guess it is ok now for some strange reason. I suppose the lost 1,8GB is for the system ?? Do I dare to turn it off again :-) what will it say next time ?
I am so happy and greatful for all your help, I really really appreciate it and I hope my solution will come to use for someone else with same problem.
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Where can i get windows 7 home basic for my ideapad z570?
HelloMy hard disk got corrupted and i had to replace it with a new one. my laptop came with preinstalled windows 7 home basic and a product key at the back. with one key recovery, the backup of os was in the older hard disk which can not be recovered. how can i install the older windows 7 version with the given product key?
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where can I get windows 7 keyboard and mouse drivers for bootcamp?
I have installed Windows 7 in a boot camp partition. I can only use usb keyboard and mouse by booting Windows intyo safe mode, and I am totally unable to use my Apple wireless keyboard and mouse. How do I resolve this?
I'm running Lion - 10.7.2. Boot Camp Assistant fails to download drivers - that issue has been going on for some time, and has been reported by others as well.
But that answers your question. You get the drivers by using BCA to download them. Your inability to download the drivers is a separate issue than not being able to use your wireless keyboard.
While some people may have issues downloading the drivers, many others have successfully downloaded the drivers. I have downloaded them fine on several different Macs. It may take a long time, depending on the speed of your internet connection. Mine took over 3 hours.
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AppleScript error with iTunes: Can't get window 'iTunes' of class pcap ...
Hi there. I'm working on a script that posts iTunes track names to Campfire based on the AirPlay device in use. I've been getting a "Can't get window 'iTunes' of <<class pcap>> 'iTunes' of application 'System Events'" and was hoping someone might see an obvious answer. The error pops up randomly. Some machines receive the error much more often than others. Here's the code:
global current_track
global last_track
global campfire_token
global airplay_device
global campfire_room
global current_device
(* Begin user defined settings ************)
set campfire_token to "123456" (* Your Campfire API authentication token *)
set airplay_device to "Apple TV" (* The name of your AirPlay device *)
set campfire_room to "https://yourorg.campfirenow.com/room/123456/speak.xml" (* The Campfire room you'd like to post to *)
(* End user defined settings *************)
set current_track to ""
set current_device to ""
set last_track to ""
on idle
if application "iTunes" is running then
tell application "iTunes"
if player state is playing then
tell application "System Events"
tell application "iTunes"
set minimized of front browser window to false (*This AppleScript can only function when iTunes is not minimized. *)
delay 2
set visible of front browser window to true
delay 2
set current_track to current track
end tell
delay 2
set current_device to the description of button 8 of window "iTunes" of application process "iTunes" of application "System Events"
end tell
delay 2
if current_track is not equal to last_track then
if current_device as string is equal to airplay_device & " AirPlay" then
tell application "iTunes"
set current_track to current track
tell current_track
set trackName to (name)
set artistName to (" :: " & artist)
set albumName to (" :: " & album)
end tell
set track_info to (trackName & artistName & albumName) as string
(* Replace apostrophes *)
set search_string to "'"
set replacement_string to "'"
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to the search_string
set the item_list to every text item of track_info
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to the replacement_string
set track_info to the item_list as string
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to ""
(* Replace quotation marks *)
set search_string to "\""
set replacement_string to """
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to the search_string
set the item_list to every text item of track_info
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to the replacement_string
set track_info to the item_list as string
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to ""
set shellCommand to ("curl -u " & campfire_token & ":X -H 'Content-Type: application/xml' -d '<message><type>TextMessage</type><body>" & track_info & "</body></message>' " & campfire_room)
set shellCommand to shellCommand as string
do shell script shellCommand
(*display dialog shellCommand*)
(*log "Posting to Campfire:" & shellCommand*)
end tell
delay 2
end if
end if
set last_track to current_track
end if
return 1
end tell
end if
end idle
Thanks for your help. Any suggestions are appreciated!well, for information's sake, the cleaned-up script looks like this:
(* Begin user defined settings ************)
property campfire_token : "123456" (* Your Campfire API authentication token *)
property airplay_device : "Apple TV" (* The name of your AirPlay device *)
property campfire_room : "https://yourorg.campfirenow.com/room/123456/speak.xml" (* The Campfire room you'd like to post to *)
(* End user defined settings *************)
global current_track, last_track, current_device
on run
(* init at runtime*)
set current_track to ""
set current_device to ""
set last_track to ""
end run
on idle
if application "iTunes" is not running then return 60
tell application "iTunes"
if (player state is not playing) or (current track is equal to last_track) then return
set last_track to current track
set minimized of front browser window to false
set visible of front browser window to true
set current_device to my getDevice()
if current_device as string is not equal to airplay_device & " AirPlay" then return
set track_info to my mungeText({name, artist, album} of last_track, "", "::")
set track_info to my mungeText(track_info, "'", "'") -- Replace apostrophes
set track_info to my mungeText(track_info, "\"", """) -- Replace quotation marks
set shellCommand to ("curl -u " & campfire_token & ":X -H 'Content-Type: application/xml' -d '<message><type>TextMessage</type><body>" & track_info & "</body></message>' " & campfire_room)
do shell script (shellCommand as string)
(*display dialog shellCommand*)
(*log "Posting to Campfire:" & shellCommand*)
return
end tell
end idle
on getDevice()
tell application "System Events"
tell process "iTunes"
return description of button 8 of window "iTunes"
end tell
end tell
end getDevice
on mungeText(itxt, stxt, rtxt)
set tid to AppleScript's text item delimiters
if class of itxt is text then
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to stxt
set itxt to text items of itxt
end if
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to rtxt
set otxt to itxt as text
set AppleScript's text item delimiters to tid
return otxt
end mungeText
I'm positive there's a better way to check if AirTunes is the active device (maybe by seeing if the current playlist is a device playlist, and checking the source name?), but I don't have any way to test that. -
Getting window transparency on startup
Hi all,
I'm sure there's been hundreds of threads about transparency but I haven't been able to find one that addresses my situation. I downloaded xcompmgr and transset-df. So far I've been able to get the shadows the way I want with xcompmgr but I can't seem to get Window Transparency as default. What I mean is that when I startx I get my blank screen (using ScrotWM with only bare basics installed onto system) and then I open a program, say Swiftweasel (see screenshot), it appears non-transparent until I manually type: transset-df 0.7 hit enter and select the window. I'm using Lilyterm as my terminal but it has it's own Transparency settings, in case you're wondering about the screenshot.
Anyway, I was just wondering if there was a way I could configure xcompmgr to get Transparent Windows on startup or use transset-df to do it or create some sort of shell script (using zsh). To clarify, I was wanting ALL windows to be Transparent (to specified degree) by default, without having to manually type, set and select each and every new window as it opens. If I missed something in the --help files for each of these programs then I'm sorry. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3/bu … 0_arch.png
Last edited by milomouse (2009-04-13 06:41:55)HashBox,
I can't seem to get devilspie to work for transparency. I installed the package and made sure by:
[19:39:35][milo@neverland][~]: Qi devilspie
Name : devilspie
Version : 0.22-3
URL : http://www.burtonini.com/blog/computers/devilspie
Licenses : GPL
Groups : None
Provides : None
Depends On : libwnck>=2.24
Optional Deps : None
Required By : None
Conflicts With : None
Replaces : None
Installed Size : 116.00 K
Packager : Aaron Griffin <[email protected]>
Architecture : x86_64
Build Date : Mon 15 Dec 2008 12:38:12 PM EST
Install Date : Mon 13 Apr 2009 07:17:51 PM EDT
Install Reason : Explicitly installed
Install Script : No
Description : x11 window matching utility
Created directory, checked to see if it was successfully made:
(Tried ~/devilspie first, but googled and saw others with ~/.devilspie instead, so tried that next. No effect)
[19:49:16][milo@neverland][~]: mkd ~/.devilspie
[19:49:23][milo@neverland][~]: la
.Xauthority .dmenu_cache .gtk-bookmarks .mozilla/ .vimperator/ installed.txt
.adobe/ .fehbg .gtkrc-2.0 .mplayer/ .xinitrc installed_less.txt
.aurvote .fehrc .histfile .recently-used.xbel .xinitrc.save muzak/
.cache/ .fontconfig/ .ivman/ .serverauth.4339 .zcompdump vide/
.config/ .gconf/ .links/ .sw3/ .zshrc
.dbus/ .gconfd/ .local/ .thumbnails/ Desktop/
.devilspie/ .gnome2/ .macromedia/ .viminfo foto/
Changed to directory and created file called: opacity.ds , checked to see if it was successfully made:
[19:49:26][milo@neverland][~]: cd ~/.devilspie
[19:51:07][milo@neverland][~/.devilspie]: nano opacity.ds
(spawn_async (str "transset-df -i " (window_xid) " .80"))
##### saved #####
[19:51:44][milo@neverland][~/.devilspie]: la
opacity.ds
CD back to ~ and edited .xinitrc:
[19:54:33][milo@neverland][~/.devilspie]: cd ; nano .xinitrc
## .xinitrc configuration ##
##" you were pretty ##
## before you knew " ##
# bait the trap
xcompmgr -cC -t-3 -l-5 -r5 -I0.02 -O0.03 -D4 -fF -o.25 &
devilspie -a &
eval `cat $HOME/.fehbg`
# kill the squeak
xset -b
# and execute
exec scrotwm
Restarted X (no effect), then restarted computer, and still there didn't appear be any difference in opacity. Made sure it was 'running' by:
[19:56:14][milo@neverland][~]: ps
UID PID PPID C STIME TTY TIME CMD
milo 4255 4254 0 19:35 tty1 00:00:00 -zsh
milo 4339 4255 0 19:38 tty1 00:00:00 /bin/sh /usr/bin/startx
milo 4355 4339 0 19:38 tty1 00:00:00 xinit /home/milo/.xinitrc -- /etc/X11/xinit/xserverrc
milo 4364 4355 0 19:38 tty1 00:00:00 scrotwm
milo 4365 4364 0 19:38 tty1 00:00:00 devilspie -a
milo 4366 4364 0 19:38 tty1 00:00:00 xcompmgr -cC -t-3 -l-5 -r5 -I0.02 -O0.03 -D4 -fF -o.25
milo 4488 4394 0 19:40 pts/1 00:00:00 nano .xinitrc
milo 4648 4388 0 19:56 pts/0 00:00:00 ps -fa
Any ideas? I may have misunderstood your directions or something, I don't know. Unless I'm missing something? -
Should I get Windows 7 onmy MacBook Pro?
So I was thinking about getting Windows 7 on my MacBook Pro it's a early 2011 model mc721ll/a and I really need a Windows OS but I don't want to buy a windows computer becuase I need my mac for all the adobe software I have and microsoft office and just becuase I like Mac better. So I have literally had this latop for 4 days now and asked someone who knows a lot about Macs and he said I shouldn't becuase my mac is already slow as it is but I'm going to upgrade the RAM to 16gb and the hard drive to a hybrid ssd and most likely swap out the optical dirve and insert a standard ssd to make it faster, becuase verything is so slow on certain days somtimes it's fast and somtimes it's slow, but like I said only 4 days and still slow. But anyways my dilema was that I want to become a Video Game Developer (I'm a junior in high school [16]) or atleast just a computer scientist and I need to learn to code and program but I need windows for software like Unity, Cryengine, etc. and I need Windows for that becuase when I talked to my Computer Science teacher she said it would be better to have windows as you can see my dilema so what I'm asking is do you think I should get Windows 7 64-bit for my macbook (also I will be getting the upgrades on my laptop so just imagine they are there) Becuase I can't seem to find any good and free programs for developing games on mac but on windows I have found a lot.
PLEASE HELP!!!!If you subscribe to Adobe's Creative Cloud, you can use the Windows version or the Mac versions so that shouldn't be a problem. You can also run Office 2013 on a Windows machine. You can also, of course, run a 64-bit version of Win 7 either as a virtual machine or under Boot Camp on a Mac. But you would, at the least, have to purchase a version of Windows which can be quite expensive.
You can definitely speed up your machine by adding a SSHD. More memory would help, as well, if you're going to run Windows as a virtual machine.
It's up to you - either way you're going to need to make purchases of, at least, Windows and, at the most, purchases of Windows, a virtual machine client, more RAM, etc.
Boot Camp seems your best bet - then all you would have to purchase is Windows.
Good luck,
Clinton
MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), OS Mavericks 10.9.4, 16GB Crucial RAM, Crucial M500 960GB SSD, 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display -
I bought a macbook and want to know how to get my music to download on a replacement shuffle
i bought a macbook and want to know how to get my music to download on a replacement shuffle
Sorry. If your tabs aren't restores and "Restore Recently Closed Tabs" is grayed and there aren't any windows to restore then the tabs from that session are lost. It is better to bookmark tabs that are important by clicking the star on the location bar or bookmark all open tabs to prevent such issues. You can try to find them in the history (History > Show All History).
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So i have 29 albums and my computer says it has 2.55gb on the itunes, and im planing on getting a iphone 5 that has 16gb or 32gb and idk which one to get? Idk but i just need to know how much storage that can hold 2.55 gb of albums and rest of the apps and pic i gonna put on this iphone 5 im getting! please help!!!!! (16gb or 32gb?) If maybe can i get some tips about Storage!
I certainly owuld not get the 16 Gb. My old phone had 32 Gb and it was pretty much full. I just depends on what you wan tto place on it in the way music, apps, videos etc
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Getting Windows 7 on the Mid 2011 MacBook Air EASILY *TESTED*
Greetings!
As this is my first post, I wanted to make it count. Thus I have decided to compile a simple guide on EASILY getting Windows 7 installed on to your mid-2011 MacBook Air.
I have been following the many threads around here regarding the trouble people are having getting Windows 7 installed on to their Mid-2011 MacBook Air's. I have read complaints of Windows Support Software (drivers) downloads taking too long, of not being able to save the Windows Support Software correctly to a USB key, etc, etc.
The following process is relatively simple, but not as simple as it should be. I'm quite certain as Lion matures, some of the Bootcamp issues we have been having will be remediated.
This procedure has been tested on the following platform:
Mid-2011 11" MacBook Air ~ 1.6GHz i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB Flash (SSD) HDD
What's Wrong?:
1. On the MacBook Air platform specifically, users are expected to have a Windows 7 ISO before beginning. Some users have stated that this can be accomplished easily using the DISK UTILITY ISO CREATION FEATURE. THIS WILL NOT WORK. THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF PUTTING THE WINDOWS 7 ISO ONTO A USB KEY IS MAKING IT BOOTABLE! You need to make the USB key you're installing to bootable, plain and simple.
2. I tested the Windows Support Software drivers after downloading them and the Intel HD3000 GPU and Sound Drivers do not install properly.
3. Creating a Windows 7 Startup Disk through Bootcamp hangs.
What You'll Need:
1. A Windozzze box
2. A DVD-ROM Drive
3. Internet Access (for downloading a Win7 ISO in case you don't have a Win7 install DVD and other necessary utilities)
4. ISODisk - http://www.isodisk.com/ - 100% FREE
5. Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool - http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool/3000-18513_4-10972600.h tml- 100% FREE (you may also acquire this tool from Microshaft)
6. A little patience
7. A LEGAL Windows 7 license to activate Windows 7 after 30 days.
8. 2 FORMATTED USB DRIVES.
NOTE: Technically you only need 1 USB drive, however, you will need to get the Bootcamp drivers from OS X onto a USB key. To make this easy, the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool will format one drive as an NTFS partition and the other drive should be formatted as a simple MS-FAT partition (can do this through DISK UTILITY, if you don't know how, Google it, very simple).
Let's Get'r Done:
1. Boot up your Windoze box.
2. Insert your Windows 7 Install DVD into your DVD-ROM.
3. (OPTIONAL) This step may be performed in lieu of step #2 if you don't have a Windows 7 Install DVD, download a Windows 7 ISO (don't download illegaly) from Microsoft. You may skip to step #6 if this is how you're to proceed.
4. Download and install ISODisk.
5. Create an ISO of your Windows 7 Install DVD - Select the DVD within the ISODisk app, choose a name and save location, create your ISO. *This takes a bit to complete*.
6. Download and install the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool.
7. Open the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool, ensure you have inserted the USB key you intend to use for Windoze 7, once the ISO has been created from step #5 or you already have one from step #2, select the USB button and create your USB/Windows 7 ISO Disk (all this does is place the necessary Windows 7 boot files on the USB key so that the Windows 7 ISO may be booted from the USB key).
8. Once complete, safely eject your Windows 7 USB key and move on over to your beautiful Mac. Place the Windows 7 USB Key aside for the time being.
9. Once booted, place the second USB key (the USB key you intend to use for your Bootcamp drivers) into your beautiful Mac. Ensure that it's formatted as MS-FAT, you can do this via DISK UTILITY, Google it if you don't know how.
10. Navigate to Mac HD --> Library --> Application Support --> Bootcamp --> Here you will find a BootCamp DMG file, this is a large file that contains the necessary Windoze 7 Drivers for the MacBook Air, DOUBLE-CLICK IT TO MOUNT IT, a FINDER window will appear revealing its contents. Perform a Shift-A to select all files, RIGHT-CLICK and select COPY.
11. DOUBLE-CLICK your MS-FAT USB key, PASTE the files from step #10 onto the drive. You now have your Windows 7 Driver disk. Place the Bootcamp Drivers USB Key aside for the time being.
12. Open the BOOTCAMP ASSISTANT, this is located in your Mac HD --> Applications --> Utilties Folder.
13. IMPORTANT!!!
Uncheck "CREATE A WINDOWS 7 INSTALL DISK"
Uncheck "DOWNLOAD THE LATEST WINDOWS SUPPORT SOFTWARE FROM APPLE" - At least for now to get you up and running.
14. Ensure that "INSTALL WINDOWS 7" is SELECTED and click continue.
15. Insert your Windows 7 ISO USB Key into your beautiful Mac.
16. Partition your drive accordingly, create the Windows 7 partition (the Windows 7 USB Key needs to be in the Air for this).
17. As soon as the partition is created, your air WILL REBOOT, the Windows 7 install will begin.
18. You will be prompted that the BOOTCAMP parition is not NTFS and needs to be in order to install Windows 7, THIS IS FINE.
19. Click FORMAT, the BOOTCAMP partition will be formatted as NTFS. Select the same partition number and continue. NOTE: The Windows install IS VERY fast on your beautiful SSD equipped Mac.
20. Once the installation completes, insert your USB Bootcamp key.
21. Navigate to the Setup.exe file on the key and double-click.
22. Sitback and let the Bootcamp drivers load. Windows 7 will reboot.
23. Install your Windows updates and reboot.
24. Reboot again and HOLD THE OPTION KEY, this will allow you to get back into your Mac.
25. Once in OS X, click settings and STARTUP DISK, select OS X (unless you want to mainly run Windoze).
26. Finished.
Please let me know if you should have any questions.
You should now have a fully functioning Windows 7 Bootcamp install with all drivers properly installed. You can check this by navigating to Device Manager within Windows and ensuring that you have no yellow exclamation marks.Sorry, must have been the crackpipe I smoked last night! LOL
You won't see anything in the Application Support --> Bootcamp folder unless you have previously downloaded the Windows Support Software. Good find.
ADDENDUM STEP:
This step should be placed between 9-10.
Open Bootcamp Assistant. Uncheck everything BUT, "DOWNLOAD THE LATEST WINDOWS SUPPORT SOFTWARE FROM APPLE". You will be prompted to burn the image to a CD/DVD or save to a USB Key. Save the image to a USB key. This will format your USB key properly in preparation for the files. The download commences and if you're lucky, the files will simply be saved to your USB key without having to manually copy them over to the key using the steps above.
IMPORTANT - Even if the support software hangs when its being saved to the USB key, you should now be able to navigate to the directory and see the image. Follow the steps above.
Apologies for missing this.
Best,
WBN -
Hi, I have made a new Apple ID and logged in on my phone, settings > iTunes & app stores, but the app store is still using my old Apple ID. How do I get rid of the old ID and replace it with the new one?
HAYDONISRAD wrote:
... Maybe I'll stick with hers for now :-)
OR...
You could use your preferred Apple ID from now on, but you can still access your purchased items such as music, movies, or software using your other Apple IDs.
From Here http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
I have multiple Apple IDs. Is there a way for me to merge them into a single Apple ID? -
My iPod Classic is not detected by my Windows 8 computer when I connect it via USB port. How can I get windows to detect this device? A message from windows says: the device has malfunctioned.
Try TS1363: iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes.
See also Corrupt iPod classic.
tt2 -
I spent an entire work day trying to configure HYPER-V on Windows 2012 R2 Server to run Windows 8.1 in a virtual operating system. Gave up entirely on Windows 2012 R2 Server since no matter how I changed the memory configuration, it insisted there was
too little memory available to perform bootstrap and initialization of the Windows 2012 R2 Server / Windows 8.1 combination. In vivid contrast, getting Windows 8.1 installed and operational under HYPER-V running on Windows 2008 Server is a snap. No whining
from HYPER-V about a purported lack of memory. The machine has 2GB of main memory and nothing much running on it besides HYPER-V. This situation is, of course, all my fault.
MARK D ROCKMANHi Sir ,
Personally , 2 GB for 2012R2 host and a windows8.1 VM is a little low .
Also the memory consumption is different between 2012R2 and 2008 .
I would suggest you run RAMmap.exe to check the free space , then you may see how many RAM can be used ：
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/ff700229.aspx
By the way , win8.1 is not in the
supported guest OS list of 2008 hyper-v server .
Best Regards
Elton JI
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