Windows support software loading forever...

Just bought a macbook pro 13' and installed windows (original home premium) on it via boot camp. Both mac and windows are working, used the option key when rebooting and tested both, everything seems to be perfectly working. Internet and special keys were not working yet on windows though, because I did not install the "windows support software". I don't have any cd's with my mac, it came only with the charger and manual, so I clicked to download it, at the boot camp assist. It's taking ages, seriously, it goes like 0.00001 cm for every 20 min. Is that normal? Anyone had that problem and got it solved? My software is
Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3
Thanks for now

Ok, managed to do it! Some guys had the CD pre-made from another boot camp they did, it went well! Before that, I tried with a faster internet, and it worked, had some problem with the cd though...

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Hi, everybody! First time in the forums.
I've surfed though hours of content to try and find an answer to my problem. Whenever I try to download the Windows Support Software from Boot Camp 4.0 it gets to about 20% and just lays there. Forever. I've just left it there for hours and nothing. I have a Macbook pro 13" and am using osx 10.7.4. This is my first Macbook and I'm not really familiar with a lot of the great features.
If anyone has gotten around this then please help me out! Thanks in advance!

Only you can decide. I'll wait till the 10.8.1 or 10.8.2 version comes out, thank you very much... What I meant is that huge number of ML downloaders (@ 4.5GB a pop, which is what the installer file takes up) surely must be eating serious bandwith off Apple's servers.
Tech Support will roll their eyes and suggest yet more patience!

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just like the image, it stucks there.. ive been trying for days but no luck...

I appreciate your reply sir...
the proxy is already unchecked still no luck... is there a manual download for the Windows Support Software?

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Hi, Just got a new MacBook Pro 17inch, it came with Lion already installed on it.
I installed Windows 7 using Boot Camp without any problem until I went to install the Windows Support software.
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Wow Kappy that's got to be a record for the fastest correct response.
Thank you, Thank you, it worked like a charm.
If you were a young lass I'd send you flowers but the best I can do for you is a sixpack of Newcastle Brown Ale.
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Ok fellas, 5 days and counting. I have tried for 5 days to get the Windows support software to load and so far...no joy. I have a Mid-2009 MacBook Pro, running Mavericks, 8 GB of RAM, PLENTY of HDD space and 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Should be a piece of cake right...nope.
Each time software support setup dumps at approximately the same spot, somewhere around the MacHAL.sys or Apple time services. I have the Windows 7 disc with the iso image, I have an 8 GB USB flashdrive and Windows 7 installed on the partition.
I do not have the original software disc that came with my MacBook, that is in a box somewhere between my current location (not Okinawa) and Okinawa.
I hope I have provided enough information for one of you Mac Geniuses out there to tell me what to do. This is the first time I have not been able to solve an issue with my MacBook...again, no joy.
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Thanks for the reply Bob.
I am trying to install 4.0.4033 version of Windows support software downloaded from Apple. I did find a copy of OSX Lion I had made when I upgraded to that version but I am not sure if that will work or not. I have tried many, many things but it always does the same thing, crash when it gets to KeyAgent Services or MacHal.sys ... somewhere around there.
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Can't load windows support software

"Can't load windows support software because it is unavailable on the update server"
I am trying to install Windows 7 using Bootcamp when I received the above error. Does anyone know if this is temporary or, alternatively, if the support drivers are available elsewhere

You have not provided enough information. What operating system are you running. If Snow Leopard the support software is in your OSx installation disk. If Lion or Mountain Lion the download servers are notoriously slow. Keep trying.
You should visit the Bootcamp forum where your issue is discussed multiple times a day. https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/boot_camp

Hi, where can I manually download windows support software for boot camp windows 7 installation, I am trying through boot camp but its like taking forever to download its been 5 hours but boot camp still have't completed the download

can any one give me a link to download them manually

create a Windows support software (drivers) CD or USB storage media
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407
Advanced Network: Proxy Settings, I uncheck "Auto Proxy detection" and make sure you have the interface you use selected and none others.
"Go into System Preferences - Network - Advanced - Proxies Uncheck "Auto Proxy Discovery", click OK, Apply"
After Unchecking "Auto Proxy Discovery" I also had to Uncheck "Use Passive FTP Mode (PASV)" and then Restart Boot Camp Assistant.
odiggy's comment and tried restarting Boot Camp Assistant. That did the trick, even though the Auto Proxy Discovery checkbox ended up the same as it started. Windows support software is now downloading... if you're downloading to an external drive make sure there's a least 1 GB of free space because the WindowsSupport folder is around 700 MB and presumably will grow with time.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3223773?start=15
Also, Change Domain Name Servers to OpenDNS IP address servers - that should be at the router firewall rather than the OS but may be in both for some people. You may be using the defaults your ISP uses, save those if you want, and try these:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Make sure you are not using LittleSnitch or Symantec (probably other 3rd party firewall)

Boot camp does not give me the option to make a partition, instead it just gives me the options to download windows support software, install windows 7, etc. I do not want any of these, I want to set aside the space on my hard drive!

Hello, I wish to install Linux Ubuntu on my macbook pro by using boot camp to set aside space. Whenever I load the Boot Camp Assistant application out of the utilities folder in applications, it only gives me the options to download windows support software and install windows 7. I do not want this, I just want to be able to slide that little bar to set aside the space on my hard drive that i can use for Linux. I tried just downloading the windows support software but my internet is immensely slow and it has been an hour or so since it started and it's not even half way done. When this download is finished will i get the option to partition or will i just be faced with those same options?
I am on a 13" macbook pro, with apple OS X snow leopard version 10.7.2
A lot of the data on this macbook was transferred over from my old macbook i had.
Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
Thank you for reading.

Well thank you for your honesty. Apple requires you have to have a Mac to develop iPhone apps, ergo my foray into OS-Xland. No way around it that one except for running OSX in a VM, which would have probably saved me some quid, true enough.
BUT for those interested parties: VirtualBox has a startup script in /Library/StartupItems/VirtualBox that will prevent OSX from fully booting on the initial (and required) rEFIt boot cycle. Once I temporarily moved that out of the StartupItems rEFIt went in as expected.
FYI, the openSUSE desktop running native is a little peppier than OSX native which was a nice surprise. Now if the Mac just had more open source software we would have a deal. (:

ErrorCan't install Windows Support Software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server.

When I try to install bootcamp I get the above error. I have OS X 10.7.4 and intel 2.16 Ghz core 2 duo chip. I am not connected to a network. None of the proxy servers are checked. I have restared the assistant twice and get the same error.

the question has been asked multiple times today, this week, for over a year, and even in the last hour. the answer does not change? It does get rather old for some of us who see the same question day and month after month.
It is and has been deplorable and has not been officially addressed or acknowleged. To the best of my knowledge this you can do, besides keep retrying -
General Help:
Boot Camp 4.0, OS X Lion: Frequently asked question
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4818
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf
create a Windows support software (drivers) CD or USB storage media
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4407
Boot in Safe Mode and try to download the Windows Support Software and follow these tips:
Advanced Network: Proxy Settings, I uncheck "Auto Proxy detection" and make sure you have the interface you use selected and none others.
"Go into System Preferences - Network - Advanced - Proxies Uncheck "Auto Proxy Discovery", click OK, Apply"
After Unchecking "Auto Proxy Discovery" I also had to Uncheck "Use Passive FTP Mode (PASV)" and then Restart Boot Camp Assistant.
odiggy's comment and tried restarting Boot Camp Assistant. That did the trick, even though the Auto Proxy Discovery checkbox ended up the same as it started. Windows support software is now downloading... if you're downloading to an external drive make sure there's a least 1 GB of free space because the WindowsSupport folder is around 700 MB and presumably will grow with time.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3223773?start=15
Also, Change Domain Name Servers to OpenDNS IP address servers - that should be at the router firewall rather than the OS but may be in both for some people. You may be using the defaults your ISP uses, save those if you want, and try these:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Make sure you are not using LittleSnitch or Symantec (probably other 3rd party firewall) which do interfere, a Safe Boot should bypass their loading also - there are other products that interfere as well and some now with Mountain Lion.

How Can I Download 'Windows Support Software' after Boot Camp Install of XP?

I successfully ran Boot Camp and installed WinXP SP3 on my son's 2009 MBP, which is currently running OSX 10.6.8. We were prompted to download the Windows support software, and said 'yes', but it would not allow us to download anything.
Is there a website we could download the 'Windows support software' directly from?
As a result--I think this is due to lack of 'Windows support software'--we are unable to connect to our wireless network for internet while on the WinXP partition.
At this point he cannot locate the original disk that came with his MBP. I'm wondering if that original disk would even be appropriate, since his MBP came with 10.5 originally. He is on his 3d hard drive (Applecare!) and they loaded 10.6.8 this last time.
Thanks,
Greg

10.5 OEM or retail DVD is the best and maybe only place to get XP 2.x drivers to get you started so you can then update Boot Camp support drivers to 2.2.
Replacement OEM DVD from Apple - call - are probably $10-20.
There were Boot Camp 2.1 and 2.2 direct downloads, just not for the 2.0.x that you need first to get started. Weird method. Posting seems to antathema.
I deleted my old bookmarks but those drivers were found from support page:
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp

Windows support software download

I'm trying to install windows on my mac via boot camp, I've tried downloading the windows support software but everytime the status bar gets half way across it just seems to hold there forever, I've even seen a movie in the elapsed time, help please.

Hi Daniel,
It’s possible, that the system is sleeping due to inactivity. Before your next download drivers attempt, click on the system preferences - energy, and select options for power cable that prevent sleeping ever. rerun the download drivers step and let us know.
Screen dimming is ok, hard disk and or system sleeping could be impacting it.
Don’t forget to return settings back to tree hugger mode or we love to not spend money mode when done.
Regards
Chuck.

Windows Support Software

I successfully ran Boot Camp and installed WinXP SP3 on my son's 2009 MBP, which is currently running OSX 10.6.8. We were prompted to download the Windows support software, and said 'yes', but it would not allow us to download anything.
Is there a website we could download the 'Windows support software' directly from?
As a result--I think this is due to lack of 'support software'--we are unable to connect to our wireless network for internet while on the WinXP partition.
At this point he cannot locate the original disk that came with his MBP. I'm wondering if that original disk would even be appropriate, since his MBP came with 10.5 originally. He is on his 3d hard drive (Applecare!) and they loaded 10.6.8 this last time.
Thanks,
Greg
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GregPAM wrote:
I successfully ran Boot Camp and installed WinXP SP3 on my son's 2009 MBP, which is currently running OSX 10.6.8. We were prompted to download the Windows support software, and said 'yes', but it would not allow us to download anything.
Is there a website we could download the 'Windows support software' directly from?
As a result--I think this is due to lack of 'support software'--we are unable to connect to our wireless network for internet while on the WinXP partition.
At this point he cannot locate the original disk that came with his MBP. I'm wondering if that original disk would even be appropriate, since his MBP came with 10.5 originally. He is on his 3d hard drive (Applecare!) and they loaded 10.6.8 this last time.
Thanks,
Greg
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The drivers you need are on the Snow Leopard installtion disc.

Windows support software slow to download

I'm disappointed with Apple's abandonment of iDvd for burning my movies and want ot explore windows movie editing software. I'm waiting for BootCamp's Windows support software to download and it's taking forever. I just measured my connection speed; 18681 Kbps. Usually not too bad for streaming movies, and downloading software. Does anyone know how to speed this process up?

Try the Bootcamp downloads http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/downloads/

Trying to download Windows support software?

Im trying to run windows 7 through bootcamp, but everytime i get to the part where you download the Windows support software it takes forever idk if it has frozen or if the file is just that big... Any other suggestions??

hi i just installed my windows 8 using bootcamp as well.
at first i tot it hang so i keep cancel and restart again. it still hang.
untill i leave it for hours and it successful finish the run.
Actually wat u are seeing is correct. it it still runnning at background just that it is not moving.
after u installed windows, u will have some keyboard and mouse issue. to solved tis issue.
go to btm right corner or ur windows and u can find ur bootcamp application there, click on it
then chose boot camp control. do ur keyboard and mouse setup over there and use it like normal window.
for my case. i have graphic card issue while playing with dota2. i went to update my graphic card and solve the issue.
i hope this serve u well

Any luck with windows support software?

Hi
Has anyone had any luck getting past the windows support software not being available on the Apple server? I've got a 17" late 2006 imac and have lion running on it (10.7.4), plus windows 7 home edition but I cannot get the software to download I have tried the old drivers bootcamp 3.3 as I had read you can load those then update but that comes up with the message that the drivers on my machine dont need the update! All very frustrating i should also add that I'm not at all technically minded, any help would be much appreciated...

BCA is the "update" method from 3.3 to 4.0
you can't get there from 3.3 inside Windows
you don't need 4.x drivers on a 2006
if it ain't broken don't fix it
As to why BCA in Lion won't... mystery. Sometimes network settings, sometimes a user has installed Norton and have trouble - which would be the firewall and web access port BCA tries to use is not configured properly.
If I were you I would be sure to buy and use WinClone 3 $20 to make a backup image of Windows to another hard drive (not your OS X boot drive) and then keep that in case you need to restore or reinstall Windows.
Other than graphic driver (AMD etc), security and normal Windows updates, there is nothing from Apple that would help.

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