How to set up Boot Camp on second drive?

On Drive bay 2 and 3 I have setup as a RAID which has OSX Installed. I want to install Boot Camp onto the Drive in bay 1. When I run the Boot Camp Assistant, it tells me I can't partition an external drive. What am I doing wrong?

You should always have an alternate boot drive that is not on a RAID. Upgrade to 10.5.2 if you have not already. You can use Disk Utility and partition the whole drive for Windows as Master Boot Record and FAT or setup partitions. You could also use the default GUID partition scheme and have FAT and HFS+, your choice.
If you plan to install Vista, you will have to take a FAT partition, delete it from Vista, and create a partition (NTFS) to install.

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Boot Camp on Second Drive w/ iMac?

I am considering running Boot Camp on my iMac but will not do it if the Windows OS has to be on my internal HD. Can I set up and external HD and use that for the Windows OS? How would this be done?
Thanks.

Hi,
Well that sounds like an adventure - something I'll consider, thanks.
I never was that adventerous, but with a Mac Pro I didn't had to...
One other question - If I do decide to use Boot Camp as it was intended:
1. Do I have to reinstall my current OS X installation along with all my data or can I keep my system as it is and add Windows to another partition? Partitioning usually means an end to what ever pre existed on the drive, correct?
The BootCamp Assistant does have the ability to repartition the harddisk without erasing your OSX volume.
Nonetheless, depending on the value your OSX volume and the files on it have for you, I would propose to make a backup before using the Assistant.
And follow the BootCamp Setup Guide http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/ to the letter !!
2. Windows is a dirty hooker. If installed on a boot camp partition, can she infect or access my OS X partition?
Without third-party helpers Windows will not even see nor use your OSX volume, so no harm can be done.
And Windows viruses can not affect OSX volumes/applications due to the very different nature of them.
But when you wan't to use the the internet with WIndows, you should use a decent AV-Scanner.
Thanks.
You're welcome anytime.
Stefan

I bought windows 7 download online and started setting up boot camp but it says to insert the windows 7 disk so how do i do this?

i bought windows 7 download online and started setting up boot camp but it says to insert the windows 7 disk so how do i do this?
plz help me

Hi Jaimie,
To install Windows via Boot Camp you will need to have a copy of Windows on a physical dvd disc.
If your purchase provides you with an ".ISO" file then you can simply burn this to a DVD and then follow the standard Boot Camp installation instructions.
Boot Camp instructions: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf
If you get stuck, just let me know the website you purchased Windows 7 from and I might be able to help you out.
Cheers

How do i install boot camp on a brand new 3tb iMac osx 10.8.2

how do i install boot camp on a brand new 3tb iMac osx 10.8.2?

Note: At this time BootCamp doesn't support 3TB drives - this is due to a memory allocation issue with Windows. Check out this article on a/an (unreliable) work around. I say unreliable because some people are reporting success and others failure. At this time if you really need Windows it probably would be better to use virtualization software like Parallels, VMWare, or VirtualBox.

Can I use the Window XP bundled with MS virtual PC in setting up boot camp?

Hi hi,
before having the new 24" iMac, I have MS office professional for Mac running on my 17" G5 iMac it. The bundle pack contains Window xp professional software running on Virtual pc program.
I want to install boot camp on my new intel mac but can i use the window xp program which is bundled with MS virtual pc software for setting up boot camp?
please advise.
iMac 24" Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Technically, so long as your bundled version is XP with service pack 2 then you should be able to use it.
Legally, no. When Windows comes with a PC, even a virtual PC, it's license is for an OEM installation. While it's still functionally the same as a copy you'd buy in the store its license is for use only with that PC it came with and no others.
Hope this helps! bill
1 GHz Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

How can I activate Boot Camp Assistant?

How can I activate Boot Camp? I want to install an educational library that is on a CD. People that have PC's can use the CD. I have a mac mini and I want to open the CD to read/review. I have the Snow Leopard model.

Open Boot Camp Assistant in the Utilities folder. You will see the following:
Click on the Print Installation & Setup Guide button. Click the OK button in the dropdown panel. You will now see the main Print panel. You can now print the document to your printer. If you prefer to make a PDF file you can read on the computer instead, then select Save as PDF from the PDF dropdown menu on the lower left. Save it to the location of your choice.
Now, read this document carefully in order to follow the proper procedures for creating a Windows partition on your hard drive to which you can install Windows 7 from a retail Windows 7 installer DVD.
Other options for running Windows:
Windows on Intel Macs
There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
1. Install the Apple Boot Camp software. Purchase Windows XP w/Service Pak2, Vista, or Windows 7. Follow instructions in the Boot Camp documentation on installation of Boot Camp, creating Driver CD, and installing Windows. Boot Camp enables you to boot the computer into OS X or Windows.
2. Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. Parallels is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
3. VM Fusionand Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. VM Fusion is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
4. CrossOver which enables running many Windows applications without having to install Windows. The Windows applications can run concurrently with OS X.
5. VirtualBox is a new Open Source freeware virtual machine such as VM Fusion and Parallels that was developed by Solaris. It is not as fully developed for the Mac as Parallels and VM Fusion.
6. Last is Q. Q is a freeware emulator that is compatible with Intel Macs. It is much slower than the virtualization software, Parallels and VM Fusion.
Note that Parallels and VM Fusion can also run other operating systems such as Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris, etc. There are performance differences between dual-boot systems and virtualization. The latter tend to be a little slower (not much) and do not provide the video performance of the dual-boot system. See MacTech.com's Virtualization Benchmarking for comparisons of Boot Camp, Parallels, and VM Fusion. Boot Camp is only available with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Except for Crossover and a couple of similar alternatives like DarWine you must have a valid installer disc for Windows.
You must also have an internal optical drive for installing Windows. Windows cannot be installed from an external optical drive.

How can I upgrade Boot camp 3.0.4 on macbook pro (os x v10.6.8)?

How can I upgrade Boot camp 3.0.4 on macbook pro (os x v10.6.8)?

Apple Software Update in Windows or manually.
Recent updates:
Boot Camp Software Update 3.3 for Windows
Boot Camp Software Update 3.2 for Windows 64 bit
Boot Camp 3.2 Update for iMac (early 2011)
Boot Camp 3.2 Update for MacBook Pro (early 2011)
Boot Camp Software Update 3.2 for Windows 64 bit
Boot Camp 3.0, Mac OS X 10.6 FAQ
Installation Guide Instructions for all features and settings.
Boot Camp 4.0 FAQ Get answers to commonly asked Boot Camp questions.
Windows 7 FAQ Answers to commonly asked Windows 7 questions
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

How can I assign Boot Camp more GB?

How can I assign Boot Camp more GB?

The new Winclone 3.x $19
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/camptune/
both work

HT3986 how do you enlarge boot camp partition after windows is installed

how do you enlarge boot camp partition after windows is installed

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You can do it with third-party programs, but I don't recommend it because you can damage the hard drive. The best way to do it is to delete your Windows volume and create it again with the size you need

Boot Camp Assistant; Flash Drive; Missing Drivers

Hello, thanks in advance for any input.
I'm setting up Boot Camp on my MacBook Pro (OS X Version 10.8.2).
Boot Camp took about eight hours to generate my flash drive and download the required support drivers.
Windows 7 then installs without errors.
When finished it's missing most, if not all, of its drivers.
I've run through this five times now, each time being careful to make sure I'm downloading drivers.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Let me know what other details you need.
Have a great one

I found it. The directions mention drivers autorunning during step 4 (Page 7) or if that doesn't work to open the BootCamp folder. It is on there, but it neither auto runs nor is it called BootCamp. You'll find it instead under a folder called Windows Support. Just run setup inside of there.

How can I set up Boot Camp/Windows with 2 SSDs?

I've got a late 2011 Macbook Pro running Yosemite. I have boot camp running Windows 7 on my HDD but decided I would like to change some things up. I am going to remove the optical drive and put in a 256 gb SSD in it's place and also upgrade the 500 gb HDD to a 512 gb SSD. I am hoping to have the 512 gb SSD in the primary drive spot running OS X and the 256 gb SSD in the optical bay running Windows 7. I'm hoping to just be able to copy over the OS X partition on my current HDD to one SSD and the Windows 7 partition to the other SSD. Would this work? Also, if my 256 gb SSD in the optical bay only has Windows 7 loaded on it would my computer be able to boot up Windows 7 without problems or is there more to this than I anticipate?

Here is the update from my situation. I'm posting it here in hopes of helping people who may be looking to do something similar to what I did. I followed Loner T's instructions and it worked perfectly.
I was worried about installing Windows 7 on it's own hard drive and running it on mac hardware but everything worked out. After I initially installed Windows 7, I did notice that there were some problems with the screen being zoomed in and it failed to recognize stuff like my wireless hardware so I couldn't connect to any wifi signals. I rebooted into OS X and simply used the Boot Camp Assistant to download the latest Windows support software from Apple and put that on a thumb drive. I booted into Windows where it was still acting funny and ran the support software installer. After a few minutes it rebooted and everything was working exactly like it should and it recognized all the right hardware for wifi and everything!
For anyone looking at doing what I did with my MBP, please don't waste time trying to boot up Windows from an external drive. I have seen lots of stuff online about people struggling to get Windows to boot up from a USB drive or external optical drive and it makes the situation way more complicated. Just follow Loner T's process above and it will work.

How do I install Boot Camp on my Mac Book OS X10.4 (Book camp not included in the computer)

I have a Mac Book with OS X 10.4, i.e., Boot Camp is not installed on the computer. I had Boot Camp installed and was using Windows, but it crashed, so I want to remove it and reinstall. I have downloaded the Boot Camp 3.3 drivers. Where do I go from here?
Thanks!

Also: Boot Camp was a beta through v1.4 for Tiger (OS 10.4.6+). As a beta, it no longer exists and isn't supported (as of 9/2007)
You need at least Leopard (OS 10.5+) to get an official release, and to get the upgrade to Snow Leopard by itself. This can be hard-to-find outside of second-hand online markets. Leopard's last known box update carried 10.5.4. The 2008 Mac Box Set may have carried a later version . Either way, you'd get Boot Camp 2.0-2.2
Snow Leopard v10.6.3 is the current retail box update, and the last on DVD. This should give you Boot Camp 3.0.
The current 3.x update for Macs not qualified to run Windows 7 is 3.2. If you have a Mac that is Windows 7-qualified, you then update to 3.1 or 3.2--and finally to 3.3 only if you have Win 7 installed.
All Windows 7-qualified Macs can run Lion, and Boot Camp 4.x by extension. The only such Macs based on Tiger were:
MacBook Pro (mid/late 2007)
Mac mini (mid 2007)
iMac (mid 2007 aluminum finish)
All other Macs with Tiger do not qualify for Win 7, though some can run Lion while still running Boot Camp 3.2 as above.
Nate

How can I use Boot Camp with Linux?

How can I load Linux into Boot Camp on my iMac and Macbook Pro?

PBern80 wrote:
How can I load Linux into Boot Camp on my iMac and Macbook Pro?
Use a virtual machine like Fusion, Parallels, or VirtualBox to install Linux. You can not use Bootcamp.

How to back up Boot Camp and how to resize FAT partitions

I suppose someone has already addressed this topic herein, but in case someone needs help I am leaving with you what I learned.
I started with a partition sized to 18 gigs and installed Windows XP on it. Soon the drive became full after I installed software and various disc images so I can play games. I wanted to resize the partition to 28 gigs without losing my data, leaving 46 gigs on my Mac partition.
I was not sure what would work so I chose several methods of possible restoration. The easiest was to boot to the Mac and use Disk Utility to make a Disk Image of Boot Camp. The next precaution I took was to back up my settings with the Windows Files and Settings Wizard. Lastly, I booted to Mac and turned on viewing of hidden files. Then I copied all the files off the Windows XP partition onto an external drive. I also tried Acronis True Image while in Windows but it was not compatible.
I also discovered a free program called Winclone (http://www.tuaw.com) that makes an image of the Windows partition and restores it for you, much like Disk Utility works.
In OSX, I ran Boot Camp Assistant again to rejoin the partitions. Then I ran it again to partition the new drive to 28 gigs.
The first thing I tried to do was to use Winclone to restore the Winclone image. That failed with errors. Then I tried to use Disk Utility to restore the drive and Disk Utility would not allow me to restore the disk image onto the drive. I am not sure why Apple is so unsupportive of implementing their Disk Imaging technology within the context of their own self-created Boot Camp technology.
Anyway, the last thing I could try was to copy the files back onto the new partition or to give up and reinstall Windows and use Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to restore my Windows settings.
After partitioning the drive with Boot Camp Assistant, I copied the files over and rebooted. Windows said there was an unsupported drive. Then I realized that I missed a step in the installation instructions provided by Apple for Boot Camp. I forgot to format the drive again using the Windows XP install CD, that the Apple says is necessary.
So I booted up the Windows cd and erased the Boot Camp partition and made it a FAT drive so that I would be able to copy my files over to it from OSX, which I would not have been able to do had the drive been formatted as NTFS.
As XP started to install its software, and it started to copy files from the cd, I pressed the power button to shut down the Mac. (Do this at your own risk. I am warning you that this could damage your computer, so do NOT try this if you feel uneasy about it.)
I booted into OSX. Then I trashed the few files that Windows had started to install on the Boot Camp drive. Then I copied all my backup files back onto the partition.
Here is a widget that will allow you to view hidden files in OSX: http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/developer/hiddenfiles.html
I rebooted the Mac and held down the Option key while restarting. When the Mac and Windows drives appeared at the startup screen, I selected Windows, which booted up successfully. It then recognized the partitioned drive as new hardware and required me to restart, which I did.
I wanted to convert my drive from a FAT drive to a NTFS-formatted drive.
This is how I did that:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456984(TechNet.10).aspx
After converting Boot Camp to NTFS file system I noticed an immediate speed increase in Windows XP. I
In conclusion, Disk Utility is a good method of backing up your partition, as it allows you to use a password to make a disk image of your drive. It also allows you to copy the files off the disk image onto the Windows partition. But it would be a lot simpler if Apple allowed them to use Disk Utility to restore the whole image back onto Boot Camp.
Other methodologies I did not get to explore because I am happy with my results:
http://forums.macosxhints.com/archive/index.php/t-71165.html
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=241035

After copying your files back to the Boot Camp partition you may get this error message when you boot up Windows XP. Notepad opens with this message "[.ShellClassInfo] LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787". If this happens to you please see this article from Microsoft. I had to perform both Methods 1 and 2 to remove the messages. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330132

HT3986 How do I install Boot Camp Control Panel on Windows?

So I recently installed Windows 7 (x64) Ultimate on my MacBook Pro (mid 2012).
There are no drivers, and no Boot Camp Control Panel installed with Windows. How do I install all of this?

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