![]() Run the AppleODDInstaller64.exe executable file to install the appropriate drivers for Apple SuperDrive in Windows.From the unzipped “Bootcamp5” folder, navigate to \Bootcamp\Drivers\Apple\ and locate “AppleODDInstaller64.exe”.Download the Boot Camp Support Software zip file and unzip it on the computer.Go here to to the Apple Support Downloads site and locate the latest version of “Boot Camp Support Software” ( or newer).Boot into Windows, or get on the Windows PC trying to use SuperDrive if you have not done so already. ![]() The steps below outline installing Apple SuperDrive drivers for Windows so that the SuperDrive will function as expected: Whatever the scenario, if you’re trying to use an Apple SuperDrive with Windows and it’s not working as expected, try the steps below to get the SuperDrive functioning in Windows. To get back to OS X, shut down Windows 8 (Cmd C to get to the power settings) and on restart press the option key (to the left of Cmd) when your Mac reboots.It will give you a choice of drives to boot from leaving you to pick Macintosh HD.But SuperDrive does not always work with Windows PC right away however, and sometimes the Apple SuperDrive either doesn’t function as expected, won’t accept a disc, or is not properly recognized in Windows, whether running natively on PC, or a Mac through Boot Camp, or a virtual machine either. You've now installed Windows 8 on your Mac. Step 5: Switching between OS X and Windows 8 It will install the right graphics drivers and support for the trackpad etc based on your machine. Go into the WindowsSupport folder and run Setup. Press Cmd E and select the USB drive from the list of drives. You should now have Windows 8 on your Mac having named your computer, created a Microsoft account (or used your Hotmail one) and logged on to your Wi-Fi network.īefore you start playing, you need to do one last thing: make sure all the latest drivers for your machine are on the computer. Don't panic it isn't as boring and tedious as it sounds. Depending on the speed of the USB drive and your hard drive this will take some time. Once done the install process will begin. To format the BOOTCAMP partition, select the partition in the list, click "Drive options (advanced)" and then click "Format" button. It will be titled BOOTCAMP, and more than likely need to be formatted. Next, select the drive to install Windows 8 on. Because you haven't got Windows already on the drive you have to opt for custom.Įnter the Product Code provided by Microsoft for the Windows 8 Release Preview, which is TK8TP-9JN6P-7X7WW-RFFTV-B7QPF. Press install and your Mac will restart and the Windows 8 Install process will begin.Īfter selecting your language settings you are asked whether you want to do a standard install or a custom one. You can just about get away with 20GB at a push. That gives you enough room to not only install the OS, but also some apps, and manage updates etc. ![]() We have played with different settings and recommend around 30GB. When you get to the Partition page it is up to you how much space you give Windows 8. it will get to work building the boot drive. The next screen in the wizard should have the Windows 8 ISO already selected, the USB drive you've plugged in selected and all you've got to do is press continue. Go back undo the mess you've created and use the Boot Camp Assistant to do it for you. If you've tried to be clever and already created a partition, don't. It will then turn your USB drive into a bootable drive, download the latest Windows support software from Apple to make sure it all works when you get to the other side, as well as, create a partition for you on your Mac. When the Boot Camp Assistant asks you to "Select all the tasks you need to perform" make sure all of them are selected. You can find the Boot Camp Assistant in the Utilities folder (Cmd shift U) and then follow the instructions in the applications wizard. It will turn a spare USB drive (8GB or bigger) into a bootable version of Windows 8 and partition your computer for you. To get Windows 8 on your Mac you need to run Boot Camp Assistant. If you are trying to save space then the 32-bit version will be fine for messing around. Nip over to the Windows 8 Release Preview site and download something Microsoft call the Windows 8 ISO.Ĭhose whether you want the 64-bit or 32-bit version. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Step 1: Download the Windows 8 Release Preview ISO
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