How do i install windows 8 on new imac late 2012 model

how can i install windows 8 onto a new imac without a disc drive

Kappy wrote:
I would forgo Win8. Apple does not yet support Win8.
Not to mention it hasn't exactly had outstanding reviews and people don't seem to be happy with the changes...

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  • How do i install windows 8 on a late 2012 mac pro?, how do i install windows 8 on a late 2012 mac pro?

    how do i install windows 8 on a late 2012 mac pro?

    Follow the directions here http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

  • Can i install bootcamp on the new iMac late 2012 "27"?

    can i install bootcamp on the new iMac late 2012 "27" without fushion drive?

    You have two possibilities:
    1. Buy the USB SuperDrive and install Windows from a disc.
    2. Use an USB drive with the Windows 7 installer inside.
    Boot Camp isn't compatible with Windows 8, so you will have to wait. Also, the Late 2012 is only compatible with the 64-bit Windows 7 edition

  • I have bought a new imac late 2012 and I want to wipe clean my 2008 mac and install Mountain Lion on the old computer for my kids to have

    I have bought a new imac late 2012 and I want to wipe clean my 2008 mac and install Mountain Lion on the old computer for my kids to have.
    What do I need to do?

    Boot your Mac from the System Install DVD that came with it, and erase the HD using Disk Utility. Then, reinstall the OS from the disc. Give the disc to your kids since it must always accompany the Mac it came with.
    After the OS installation is complete and the Mac restarts to begin its new owner setup procedure, just shut down the Mac. Your kids can take it from there.
    If you purchased Lion or Mountain Lion from the App Store, you cannot transfer it. The Apple ID you used to purchase it is required to maintain and / or reinstall the OS. Unless you want to supply your own Apple ID to your children for their use, they must purchase their own copy of Mountain Lion using their own Apple ID.
    If they do not already have an Apple ID and you want them to have Mountain Lion, you will need to create one on their behalf. This does not change the above procedure - just give them the Apple ID and password you create in addition to the Mac and its discs.

  • Deploying images on new iMac late 2012

    Just in case you are Tech Director for a multimedia or computer lab in higher ed, here are some interesting tips for you!
    The brand new iMac (late 2012) 21.5" base model will not boot from an external drive.
    After many attempts, I found a work around. The attempts included starting with my original master image from the fall and updating from lion to mountain lion (10.8.2). Then imaging the new machine via target mode to an iMac 2011 running 10.8.2. The new computer will boot when you hold down option via the iMac 2011 but the new machine will not boot on its own... just the gery prohibited sign.
    Another attempt was to erase the drive completely and reformat  the new machine and install 10.8.2 from our IT department which is the full version with all needed drivers. That resulted in the same boot to the grey prohibited sign. There is something going on here where the version of 10.8.2 shipped with the machine is not compatible with the full version of 10.8.2 that can be purchased as a volume license.
    Here is what worked!
    I booted an iMac 2011 in target mode to  the new iMac.
    Ran the Migration Assistant to transfer all software, user accounts and other files to the new machine... much faster than rebuilding the image from scratch.
    Then I had to redo the User Template so that all users that log into the machine via active directory get them same user settings.
    Tested a new user to ensure all was good.
    Then I booted the new iMac in target mode to the iMac 2011 and created a new image through Disk Utility.
    Copied this image to my laptop (MacBook Pro late 2008 running snow leopard).
    I have successfully imaged 2 of the 6 new machines by booting the new machine in target mode to my laptop and using disk utility to restore to the master image.The other 4 will be imaged tomorrow.
    If you have any stories, tips, etc please feel free to post!
    Hopefully 10.8.3 will allow you to boot from an external drive. And hopefully Apple will consider higher ed costumers in the future who rely heavily on disk images and multiple copies of the same software without creating 50 Apple IDs!!!

    I'm not surprised at all. Those iMacs were released AFTER 10.8.2, so the drivers needed to boot the machine don't exist in the public 10.8.2 code. This has always been the case - you can't boot a machine from a system version earlier than its release.
    You'll be able to boot from an external drive only if you clone your machine-specific system to that second drive.
    Matt

  • I buy the new imac,late 2012 with a hard-drive 3TB and i want to change with another hard-drive 1TB....where i can buy?

    i buy the new imac,late 2012 with a hard-drive 3TB and i want to change with another hard-drive 1TB....where i can buy?

    It's also much more difficult to install third-party hard drives in current or recent Macs than it was. See:
    http://blog.macsales.com/10146-apple-further-restricts-upgrade-options-on-new-im acs
    The 2012 iMacs are also in essence glued together and very difficult to disassemble and reassemble. The bottom line is: don't try it.
    Why, if I may ask, would you want to remove the 3TB drive and replace it with a 1TB drive? What is it you hope to achieve even if it were possible?
    Regards.

  • I have a brand new iMac (late 2012) that keeps losing its internet connection

    I have a brand new iMac (late 2012) that keeps losing its internet connection - like every five minutes. I have had it for three weeks. During the first two weeks, it worked flawlessly. However, just as the refund period ended - it became desktop dead weight. Suggestions?

    did u ever get a solution to this?  I have the same 2012 mines 27". It drops after sleep sometimes and can't find anything. Wifi. Connection to the Internet. I pull up network assistant it just gives me blank stares and restart everything. It doesn't even see the time machines and they are still there. I have it right now in full error and my iphones allowing me to see everything as connected and I'm posting here in the forum while my iMac cannot. Doesn't happen all the time. Not sure why it happens or what's goinng on with It. Works great and then sudden wifi failure to recognize.

  • LED Cinema Display (27-Inch) and the new iMac (late 2012)

    Does the LED Cinema Display (27-Inch) work with the new iMac (late 2012) as a second monitor, and if so, which cable do I need?

    It will work.  Plug its Mini DisplayPort plug into the computer's Thunderbolt port.  No adapters needed.

  • How to install windows xp on new imac (late 2012)

    I just bought new 27 IMAC (late 2012) and want to install my Windows XP. Is it possible??

    I don't think so: I used Win XP on Parallels Desktop in an iMac late 2012 21'. I wanted to use video editing programs, because I have severals old video projects to finish them. I used Pinnacle Studio 9 and 12, I wanted to get out the results and it was an horror: Those programs need competent videocards and no a virtualization of anyone. So all the time I've lost editing my videos I'm afraid is lost time of my life . However, for lighter tasks, Virtual programs are appropiate to use.
    I hope this information be useful for someone.
    Greetings.

  • How Can I install Windows on my iMac??

    Hi There! I wanted to ask that how can i install windows 7 64-bit on my imac as i wanted to use some softwares and also, play some games that are not there on osx. Please tell my how to do this. I have a 2007 24-inch iMac with the following specs-
    Intel Core2 Duo CPU@ 2.40GHz
    4GB RAM (That i Upgraded Myself)
    Radeon HD2600 Pro Graphics, 256MB
    320GB HDD
    OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion

    Your Mid 2007 iMac has got a 64-bit processor that allows you to install a 64-bit Windows 7 version, but Apple doesn't give you support for it in your iMac. Only Late 2009 and newer iMacs are supported by Apple to install a 64-bit version. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
    My advice is to install a 32-bit Windows 7 version, although you will probably not be able to use all the RAM. Follow Apple's steps to install Windows > http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.pdf
    If you still want to install a 64-bit Windows 7 version, do it, but note that it won't work properly as there are no Apple drivers for it

  • How do i install windows on the Imac and do i need a seperate disk to install it

    I am having trouble installing windows on my imac i really need someone to help me because i have certain downoas and things i need to install in order to go through college please help me!

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    1. Open Boot Camp Assistant and download the drivers
    2. Create the partition and insert the Windows disc
    3. Your computer will restart into the Windows DVD. Erase BOOTCAMP when it asks for a volume
    4. When the install ends, install the drivers
    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf

  • B(lack)SOD after install windows 7 on iMac late 2009?

    I know it's been covered a million times, and I have read the forum and support pages and tried everything imaginable, but I still get a plain black screen after I install windows 7 on my late 2009 iMac 27" macos 10.8.5.
    I know this is because the display drivers are not installed, and I have downloaded the correct drivers from here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3983?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
    ...and followed the instructions to the letter from here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
    ...but it still doesnt work.
    For whatever reason, it is not installing the drivers from my MS-DOS (FAT) formatted USB drive. I have the 'drivers' folder and the 'AutoUnattend.xml' file in the root of the USB drive.
    at the end of the page in the second link above it says: "If the screen remains black after several minutes, power it off (hold the power button for several seconds), then go back to step 4.  Ensure that your USB device or SD card is formatted as Master Boot Record, FAT, and that AutoUnattend.xml and Drivers are on the root level of the directory."
    I have done this over and over and over again. A problem with bootcamp assistant, is that you have to start from scratch each time, I dont need to partition the drive and reinstall Windows, I know it is installed, I just need to install the drivers.
    Is there anyway to install the drivers manually? Or does anyone have any other ideas?
    Many thanks in advance.

    I have exactly the same problem...

  • Purchase new iMac Late 2012 but warranty has expired

    I just bought my iMac 21inch Late 2012 on July 31, 2014 at local Apple Premium Reseller in Indonesia, I knew the iMac late 2012 is the old one and the price is affordable for me so I decided to buy it. Then I think the manufacturing date that written March 2013 in the box is doesn't effect to the warranty. But until I check the warranty on Apple's service and coverage page, the warranty has expired. I asked the reseller and they said it's doesn't matter as long as you keep the proof of purchase (invoice) and I can claim my warranty at AASP. Does manufacturing date effect the warranty? Because March 2013 is mean more than 1 year after it sold. sorry for my bad english, thanks.

    There may be a way to contact an Apple Store or Authorized Sales/Service
    Provider in your country or in your global region which includes your country.
    https://locate.apple.com/country
    Have you tried calling the Apple Indonesia - Apple Store and ask about this?
    001-803-65-7955
    http://store.apple.com/id
    http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
    You may try to see if you can start a process online, to then call or use email
    to contact someone in your region; not sure how any of that works, though.
    Perhaps after you contact them, the regional people can call you back?
    Indonesia
    https://locate.apple.com/id/en/
    With some local contacts, you may be able to back-track; however the phone
    number that seems unfamiliar to your dialing area lists as Apple Indonesia.
    So, you may try your luck with that phone number to see where it rings...
    Seems to me you may already have talked to these people, though.
    Indonesia
    0018 03061 2009
    www.apple.com/id/support/
    There may be a different phone sequence for their support than usual, there.
    Good luck & happy computing!
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  • How do I install Windows on my iMac (intel based) computer

    Hi, I have all the software, Windows xp, and the parallels supporting software. The question is how do I load it onto my computer?

    Just a friendly suggestion: update your sig - it is confusing to see the G5 iMac listed there while you are asking a question about the Intel iMac.
    In your Utility Folder there's a BootCamp Assistant program. Start it up and make sure your printer has a nice stack of paper - about 25 pages if I recall properly. At the first screen once the program is running you'll have to options: Print Instructions & Proceed with the Installation. Select print and if your printer is slow, go get a cup of coffee.
    The highlights: make sure you have a valid copy of XP (at least SP2) or Vista and have your Mac OS installation disk handy, it has files you'll need once Windows has finished installing. The first step is to partition the drive - unless your computer is brand new, I recommend that before partitioning you start up with your Mac installer disk, run Disk Utilities, and repair the drive. When BootCamp Assistant partitions your drive you have to decide how much space to give it - 20GB to 40GB should be plenty unless you are going to use Windows for lots of games. Once the partitioning is finished, pop in the Windows installer and click on the install Windows button that BootCamp Assistant gives you. Now you are in Windows land and after you have entered your Windows Account name and gotten to the Windows desktop, eject the Windows disc, pop in the Mac installer, and let it install the BootCamp drivers. And finally, while running Windows, visit the Apple Support site and download the BootCamp 2.1 upgrade. There are several different versions depending on which version of Windows you are running.

  • How to install windows 7 on Imac late 2009 using Vmware/Vbox

    Hey guys. Here's the thing. I've installed Windows 8 on my imac late 2009 but then i realized that there's no bootcamp drivers for it (check image).
    everything works fine except for the video drivers that crash everytime when i install any driver (bootcamp or manually).
    So I've searched on many forums n i found a guy that could do that by using Vmware/Virtualbox by accessing the full disk n installing it from there.
    Here's what we wrote -> (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1526883)
    "Thanks for the suggestions, but installing from usb wasn't working, and refit didn't recognise the external dvd drive too (it was in the list, but when i tried to load it i got an error).
    But i found a solution, not usual procedure but still good and easy to do.
    I installed virtualbox, created a virtual machine with the full disk access (you'll have to unmount all the partitions first and run virtualbox as root), started installing windows, when the copy of the files ended and the vm was rebooting i simply closed it and rebooted my imac and finished the installation directly on the imac, everything went well...
    Thanks again for the help"
    Important notes :
    - My superdrive is broken
    - I can't boot efi windows 7 (cause it needs efi 2.0)
    So i might ask u 2 things..
    1- Is there a way that i can install all those drivers on windows 8.
    2- Can u describe how he did that with Vmware/Virtualbox?

    I can't. Just like i said. My superdrive is broken so the only way is to boot from usb but my imac's efi firmware is 1.0 and to boot a windows 7 efi you must have at least efi firmware 2.0. I managed to install windows 8 cause it needed efi firmware 1.0 that's why.

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