Dual-Boot Windows 10 On An Unsupported Mac (2011 or Older) | Tutorial | RC Films
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Hey guys! This is a tutorial on how to dual-boot Windows 10 on an Apple Computer that is not supported to run Windows 10. Apple only allows computers from 2012 and newer to dual-boot on a Windows 10 OS, and those that are older are only allowed to run Windows 7. Windows 7 and Windows 10 both have the same minimum system requirement, so that would mean any computer that can run Windows 7 can also run Windows 10, right? Exactly! Everyone wants the newest and the best, so why do those of us with older Macs have to suffer at the hand of Apple? Not anymore! By installing Windows 7 first, then upgrading Windows 10, we can end that suffering!
In this video, I will show you have to do just that and more! I will be using a 2009 Macbook Pro with an Intel Core 2 Duo. Just follow my step-by-step instructions. All Links are down below and feel free to comment with any problem or concern. I just ask that you be polite and kind, and I will be sure to try and get back to you as soon as I possibly can. Thanks!
**Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage done to your computer or hardware. This is something that you chose to do AT YOUR OWN RISK! So pay close attention to the details in the video and the description and you should be fine. Video for education purposes only.**
Step 1: Windows 7 - 00:35
So the first thing that we need to have is a copy of Windows 7. Because Apple only allows Windows 7 to be installed onto an unsupported mac, you need to go through windows 7 in order to get to Windows 10.
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Step 2: Modify Bootcamp - 00:37
While the software is downloading, we can modify Bootcamp to allow our computer to create an install disk on our 8gb flash drive. Copy the app onto the desktop and then open the Info.plist in TextEdit. From there, delete ‘Pre’ from ‘PreUSBBootSupport’. Now Bootcamp can create a Windows 7 flash drive. Let the download finish before the next step.
Step 3: Backup Hard Drive and Create Windows 7 Install Flash Drive - 02:02
Now we make the bootable usb flash drive for Windows 7. Only select the first option in Bootcamp. We will get to those other two later. We also want to download the Apple Support for Bootcamp to run on the Windows side. Put that file on your bootable usb flash drive. Next, copy your personal files to the other, larger usb stick. This to make sure that no files are lost during the process, just in case something goes wrong. You may delete those files after the whole process through step 8 are completed.
Links:
• support.apple.com/kb/dl1635?l...
Step 4: Install Windows 7 - 03:51
Now we can create the partition and install windows 7 onto that. MAKE SURE you have enough space on the Windows side, because you cannot change it afterwards!
Step 5: Install Windows 10 using Media Creation Tool - 06:19
Now we can install Windows 10 through the Media Creation tool. Download it in the given link below. When it is all setup, some features like the volume and the brightness will not work because the function keys are different on a Mac keyboard compared to a Windows keyboard. But that’s for the next step.
Links:
• www.microsoft.com/en-gb/softw...
Step 6: Bootcamp Setup - 7:57
Download the Apple support file onto the Windows side and run it in compatibly mode. All the drivers should install automatically. Now you can choose the start-up OS. The brightness, volume, and backlight keys should work now.
Step 7: Windows 10 Product Key - 10:06
Go into start-up and go to settings. Click the ‘Activation’ ribbon to insert your own product key. The non activated Windows 10 is legally free but you will have limited options. To get the full version of windows 10, you will have to use your own product key.
Step 8: Coprocessor Driver - 10:25
The coprocessor will not have a driver. Therefore, you must install one yourself. Go to the Device Manager and right click the coprocessor with the error sign on it. Select ‘Update Driver’ and aim the troubleshooter at the apple support file. To do that, select the file with your Apple support file.
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Thank you so much for this I’ve been trying so many different options for weeks this is the first to work fully!!!
I wasn’t even trying to get windows 10 on my MacBook, as I was trying to get 8.1, but you still helped me immensely, as I didn’t know I could do that so it would make an install disk! Thanks!
Dude ... THANK YOU for the help! I had a bit of trouble having never done this before but it ran normally.
This video is legendary!! Thank you so much for putting so much effort into making this awesome tutorial. This has completely changed my world. This will help to so many.....such a selfless act. Well done!
I followed your guide step by step and it was easy as 1-2-3 , now my early 2009 IMac works flawlessly on MacOS and Windows 10! Thanks dude!
@FlexJRPlayz
11 ай бұрын
I have the same iMac but it pulls up a blinking underscore, have you gotten this issue or no?
Superb video young man. Didn’t realise it was so straightforward, I’m off to buy a 2010 Macbook Pro! A quick Google found how to create a 3rd partition formatted to FAT32 where you can store all your files to be used by either MacOS or Windows. Thanks again 👍🏻
You're the only one that's managed to get my old Macbook on Windows 10 successfully after a week of stress, frustration and many other failed tutorials and guides, thank you. This is even better than your new video, i kept havng issues doing it the new way, but this way was perfect.
@willthesadpills2903
3 жыл бұрын
Hey how did you get past the key stage I don't have a key to use
@DoubleO88
3 жыл бұрын
@@willthesadpills2903 What do you mean Key stage?
@willthesadpills2903
3 жыл бұрын
@@DoubleO88 when you have to put in the windows 10 key
@DoubleO88
3 жыл бұрын
@@willthesadpills2903 Oh i just took a screenshot of his Key on the screen when it comes up and input it in my Windows 10 when asked and it worked for me.
@willthesadpills2903
3 жыл бұрын
@@DoubleO88 what was the key i couldn’t quite make it out. Can you help me make it out please
Worked like a charm! Thanks a ton!
I am following your tutorial. Thanks dude!
amazing video. Worked like a charm!
Best method ever for late 2011 macbook Love yaa Great and easy method Subscribed ❤️
Kudos Bro 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍 The amount of effort you put into creating this video is amazing and deserves to be congratulated. The description step by step are great. I haven't tried it yet but I have subscribed.
Congrats, very well done. Young guy buy very professional. Thanks man!
Awesome. I searched around apple support forums for a while for this, and I think this is finally a nice up-to-date easy tutorial. My iMac is from 2009 with the same specs, Yosemite and I recently started experiencing Bootcamp not booting anymore into windows 7. The partition had been there for 3 years but I decided to take all my important stuff off and try to reinstall. I would love to run windows 10 in Mac without having to buy a whole new computer! Thanks dude.
Hey bro thx for your help you saved me, I was about giving up with the windows installation on my macbook pro but the I saw your video! Thank your one more time
very nicely done!!
Thank you so much for this video man! All of the other videos didn’t show how to do this for older MacBook’s and they didn’t go through all the steps you did!
Nice explanation dude it's perfectly understand for everyone
Amazing! Thank you very much! You help me a lot.
Thanks, it works, keep the good work.
ARG!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN, THIS HELPED A TON
@jacksonwindham1139
3 жыл бұрын
Did this actually help???
This is awesome!! Thank you!
You just earned a sub! Thanks for the help!
@jabeyy5281
4 жыл бұрын
can you send link to where you downloaded your windows 7 iso image?
Well done brother .. Nicely explained
Best tutorial, thank you!
This is helpfull, thanks man!
Great Tutorial. Actually it works. Thanks.
Thank you 😃 It works in my MacBook Pro 2010
@hasungmon
4 жыл бұрын
did u download the iso file in x32 windows version? cuz my macbook pro 2012 17inch applies both of 64 and 32 ver
Foarte bine realizat; recomand! felicitari!
Excelente, muchas gracias parcero
thanks this really helped
Nice Job, you helped me make use of an old 2011 macbook. ,. PS I skipped the step installing windows 7 by inserting a win 10 DVD in the CD drive .. it read that first afater loading the bootloader. .. you should be very proud of your video
@antman0216
3 жыл бұрын
I have a late 2011 mackbook 13 inch and I don't have the Windows 10 DVD, I read in another message here that you still can skip the step of Windows 7, Is that true without the disk? T
great tutorial thank you
It’s work! Thank you so much !
Wonderfull tutorial and thanks many many
Thanks super video , works perfect
really helped, Thank you
On my MacBook Pro mid 2010 the steps were available up until I got to making a copy of the boot camp assistant than, for me none of your other steps came up on mine.
Tanks, very good video ☺️
thank you my friend. thanks for taking the time. I personally thank you
What a video!!!!! Excellent work.....!!!!!
@ohkee
2 жыл бұрын
Did every step still worked out fine for you?
This helped me!
You explained it perfectly
You are the man!!! This was super simple and now my girlfriend is not pissed at me for buying her a Mac. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!
Thank you so much ♥️🙌🏽
@jabeyy5281
4 жыл бұрын
can you send link to where you downloaded your windows 7 iso image?
Great job bro
Thank you for this lovely tutorial, perhaps the best one in the market - I do have a question though, at step 4 it keeps asking me to insert windows disc first which I don't have as its not recognising the usb bootable drive as a windows install disk - the usb is also named as install - any idea?
Thank you so much 👍😘
Thank you .. excellent video . Will try it now with my Old IMAC 🖥 2011-27”.. windows 7 first then upgrade windows 10 with dual boot win 7 or 10 .. z👍🏼🤔
Hi. Im running a MBP 2009. I recently install a secondary Hdd via a caddy. I have managed to create the bootable USB. When I select the install Windows option, it gives me option to formart drive for bootcamp, it restarts the system and hangs on the Mac logo after the chime sound. Any help??
Works 100% on white Macbook 2010......except for the volume and brightness keys... Thank you!
Thanks so much.
grate job on the video
Help I cant install the drivers it keeps saying that this version of bootcamp is not intended for this computer and it exits
Thanks a lot bro
hi i have a late 2011 imac (desktop) & would like to use bootcamp to get windows 10 on my imac to play my old windows games will this method work for my late 2011 high sierra model imac?
thanks a lot i buyed an old imac from 2009 and i did not try it but i think it should work so i am so thanksfull really and i donated your channel of course
@Brucelee-dw7tw
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried it? bro
So im having an issue with the bootsetup after it days it need to be on window 7 and the second option doesnt pop up to install with settings how do i get that to pop up
One of my friends has Windows 10 on his 2008 Macbook Core 2 Duo, but I never got around to getting the function keys working, do you think you know how to get the function keys working, I got everything else working, the audio ports, practically almost every driver except for the function keys including right click
Thanks man
Thx dude for sharing such info. When I tried to install win7, the system showed “no bootable device ”. Since my cd disk is broken, how can I install win7 from udisk rather than from cd disk?
if your 8 gb flash drive was formatted then when you insert the 8gb flash drive in windows it shows the bootcamp support software
Hello Im Trying to install win7 on a 2007 iMac7,1 after modifying the plist . (deleting the Pre-word especially) .....Boot Camp Does not open at all it crashes at start up everytime. after i remove all edits it starts up fine... Is My IMac Too Old or am I Typing in something wrong?????? Would love to keep this computer around longer. its a workhorse! thanks!
U r the best. I salute u....
I installed windows 10 direct on my second ssd and didn't connect to wifi. Stopped permanently windows update and did what you did with the bootcamp setup and it works but no drivers for power, brightness or trackpad but finally stable enough for now
Genius Idea!!
Hey man! Thank you so much for this video. I don't get the option to choose the partition, it selects my whole Machintach HD drive! Help me pls
Thanks so so much
I tried so hard to find the older boot camp support files for Windows and couldn't... thank you sir!
hey man been trying to follow this video to bootcamp my late 2009 macbook unibody. problem is i cant get past the editing bootcamp assistant stage bc when i edit the plist bootcamp will no longer open. any solutions?
Indeed you are genius no doubt
work on my 2008 Mac Pro Thanks dude I was about to buy a new desktop.
Good! Its work!
Why i can't format my 128GB USB key to get the Windows7 install disc ?
You cam thru only video to explain it amazing
Hey Brother, thank you so much for this Masterpiece. You are awesome. For so long i think it is impossible . Blessings. If you need Electronic Music let me know ;):)
this vedio is legend bro nice vedio
I did all you have done, but my pc won’t start windows instalation, it says “noo bootable device - - insert boot disk and press any key”. My usb with instalation that mac created is in usb port but nothing is happening
Thanks!
Hi, I am in the process of installing Windows 8.1 and @ the install screen it says it cannot due to the disk format needs to be GPT disk? But I do not get a choice to change this because bootcamp does all this part when I partition the SSD for macOS and winOS? HELP! What should I do now? Thanks for everything. I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Hello I need on my MacBook Pro A1297 model will it support those steps you did? Appreciate your reply.
I did all the step except I have my own custom windows 7 and doesn't appear on the boot option
does it also work with Macbook Pro Mid 2009? Thanks
It says no bootable device available press any key. Can someone please help me
Hello, on the Win10 1903 version, bootcamp will not work, the pc gives direct a blue screen. Reproducible. I only need it for the keyboard and mouse pad. The keyboard will not use the F1-F12 function keys (only with Fn) By the mouse pad, the right mouse click won't work. The Win10 1903 version works good with the Mac-book pro late 2011. Only not the mouse pad and the keyboard. Is there a solution for it, please let me hear. I love the video. Greeting from the Netherlands.
I already installed the windows10 on my macbook pro 2011 late. The problem is the audio driver wont show off and i try restart, update, and downloading audio drivers, still the same problem.. please help me
thankyou bro i install windows 10 keep it up☝️
I have a problem in the moment instalation "no device bootable - please insert a disk and press any key". Can you help me?
Thank you.
Just out of curiosity, does it matter if your Mac partition is APFS? Seeing some older articles saying windows doesn't work alongside APFS
Hi, if I have a original Windows 7 CD disc can i install without usb boot?
Thanks for the Video but Please, my windows 10 crashes immediately after the Nvidia display driver installs. What do I do?
Is says no bootable device insert boot Disk and press any key pls Help me
After clicking the install windows 7 I get to select disk 0 Partition 4 - format - then click next and it says “setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate and existing system partition. See setup log files for more information” Please help
installed w10 then mac drivers and after reboot i've got black screen. but when i touched trackpad i can see white cursor. My macbook with 2 GPU, maybe someone know where's the problem???
Hi! With me it keeps showing that i dont have enough storage on my USB but i have 64GB space free
Thanks a lot
Ive done that why is it that my usable ram in windows is only 2.17 gb oit of the 4 how can i repair it thank you.
When i installed windows 7 from bootcamp like in the video, it turned to black and said that there is no bootable device. When i returned to my mac, i saw an empty BOOTCAMP partition and a remote disc. What should i do?
please help '..................Afte doing this process (5:31) my mac only white blank, it didnt restart, is it safe if i force shut down n turn it on again.What Should i do ?