Sharing experience with BootCamp on MBP 13" 2010 model

Question

Hello,
i want to share my bootcamp experience with other Macbook owners. Today i tried install Windows XP and Windows Vista, as a second OS.
Windows XP - OS installation without any problems. Bootcamp installation, i cant even call this process "installation". First when i tried to install BC (bootcamp) i had BSOD ( happens everytime, reinstalled system and tried again ), when i restarted MBP and tried install BC again, "process" was done without errors. But i-Sight, Bluetooth, and ethernet drivers are not working. So there is no internet connection. Also audio is not working with BC 3.1, but 3.2 update ( if u manage to install it... .download in osx, move to windows partition and install from windows, because of no internet connection ) fixes audio issue. ( Windows XP proffesional SP2 32bit ).
Windows Vista business 64bit - same problems like windows xp. I googled a lot, trying to find some solutions, but nothing worked for me.
Verdict - no offence, but i think somewhere near this advertising "Mom always said, “Play nice with others.” Your computer should, too. With Mac OS X, you can use Microsoft Office, connect to most printers and cameras, join PC networks, and even run Windows." should be written - at the moment you can enjoy windows experience without internet.

Answer 1

I agree, I think a couple things would make it a lot easier.
The method for MacBook Air of creating a set of drivers to put on USB thumb/flash drive.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407
Full download of Boot Camp 3.2, no pre-requisite needed (maybe put your SL DVD in to "authenticate/activate" though it would be useless for any PC, and is aimed at people running Tiger/Leopard to have to get $29 DVD if they don't already want/need 10.6.
Skip Windows XP. Only SP3 is supported, Vista is a shame, and 32-bit OS are history, so just support Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium and above.
Apple BC FAQ
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3777
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
iMac Black screen (maybe generalize this for other users)
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
Boot Camp drivers (MacBook 2010 support drivers_
http://support.apple.com/downloads/#bootcamp
About Boot Camp Software Update 3.2 for Windows 64 bitThis update adds support for the ATI-Radeon HD 5870 graphics card, Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, MacBook Air SuperDrive, and addresses critical bug fixes. This update is highly recommended for all Boot Camp 3.1 users.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL979
EFIupdate improves the performance and reliability of (.....) processors and fixes issues with Boot Camp for MacBook computers.
Doesn't tell us if it 'fixes' thermal fan control or what it does, and could be said of most any and all updates you see.
Mac users are not always versed in having to find and manually install audio drivers, issues with graphic card and drivers (and graphic drivers are a bit of a pain) and some expect full graphic driver support, when the ideal would be to direct to AMD or Nvidia and get current driver. Same with RealTek and Cirrius audio.
Thermal fan control: SpeedFan has not worked but would be a logical utility to get working if possible.
This results in higher temperatures because there is no driver or service to provide the fans with input from thermal sensors to regulate rpm and heat.
Not having internet connection is a "catch-22" (often but not always wireless won't but wired will, and good idea to first establish a wired connection and make network configurations first).
Boot Camp 3.0 drivers - copy to a folder where you can use "Troubleshoot Compatibility" and run
Apple\Drivers\Bootcamp64.msi
Where 'catch-22' if you can't use control + click or touchpad, you are also stuck and need a wired USB kb and mouse.
+note: Some articles link to Apple Downloads, which will all 'break' when Apple Downloads section is removed come 2011? seems odd but have to stay tuned how it works.+