Dual-Boot Windows 10 On An Unsupported Mac (2011 or Older) | Tutorial | RC Films

Check out my new, updated video how to install ANY version of Windows 10 onto an unsupported Mac the EASY way:
• *UPDATE* EASILY Dual-B...
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.
To skip this step, check out my other video: • *UPDATE* EASILY Dual-B...
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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  • @thedirectionoflife5384
    @thedirectionoflife53844 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this I’ve been trying so many different options for weeks this is the first to work fully!!!

  • @digiorniboy
    @digiorniboy6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mrzagalia
    @mrzagalia6 жыл бұрын

    Dude ... THANK YOU for the help! I had a bit of trouble having never done this before but it ran normally.

  • @8waysanta
    @8waysanta6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mazzibona
    @mazzibona4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @FlexJRPlayz

    11 ай бұрын

    I have the same iMac but it pulls up a blinking underscore, have you gotten this issue or no?

  • @CookedLight
    @CookedLight4 жыл бұрын

    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 👍🏻

  • @DoubleO88
    @DoubleO883 жыл бұрын

    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

    @willthesadpills2903

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey how did you get past the key stage I don't have a key to use

  • @DoubleO88

    @DoubleO88

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@willthesadpills2903 What do you mean Key stage?

  • @willthesadpills2903

    @willthesadpills2903

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DoubleO88 when you have to put in the windows 10 key

  • @DoubleO88

    @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

    @willthesadpills2903

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DoubleO88 what was the key i couldn’t quite make it out. Can you help me make it out please

  • @FLDiver80
    @FLDiver806 жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm! Thanks a ton!

  • @hongsfamily8573
    @hongsfamily85735 жыл бұрын

    I am following your tutorial. Thanks dude!

  • @EverythingEbikeChannel
    @EverythingEbikeChannel6 жыл бұрын

    amazing video. Worked like a charm!

  • @shefeekmuhammad7108
    @shefeekmuhammad71086 жыл бұрын

    Best method ever for late 2011 macbook Love yaa Great and easy method Subscribed ❤️

  • @yogi9631
    @yogi9631 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @cyclophezurdo3883
    @cyclophezurdo38833 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, very well done. Young guy buy very professional. Thanks man!

  • @techmario4761
    @techmario47616 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @appleoptimizer9822
    @appleoptimizer98223 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jeremydodson9773
    @jeremydodson97736 жыл бұрын

    very nicely done!!

  • @baseersharief4440
    @baseersharief44405 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @vamshijagan5257
    @vamshijagan52574 жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation dude it's perfectly understand for everyone

  • @luizrafaeltartaglia
    @luizrafaeltartaglia5 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Thank you very much! You help me a lot.

  • @marvelloussl1307
    @marvelloussl13073 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it works, keep the good work.

  • @PassiveMenis3000
    @PassiveMenis30003 жыл бұрын

    ARG!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN, THIS HELPED A TON

  • @jacksonwindham1139

    @jacksonwindham1139

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did this actually help???

  • @Asphaltaperider
    @Asphaltaperider2 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!! Thank you!

  • @mikaelevans6994
    @mikaelevans69946 жыл бұрын

    You just earned a sub! Thanks for the help!

  • @jabeyy5281

    @jabeyy5281

    4 жыл бұрын

    can you send link to where you downloaded your windows 7 iso image?

  • @77colorz23
    @77colorz232 жыл бұрын

    Well done brother .. Nicely explained

  • @RustamSuItanov
    @RustamSuItanov5 ай бұрын

    Best tutorial, thank you!

  • @Erensual
    @Erensual4 жыл бұрын

    This is helpfull, thanks man!

  • @gampaha1861
    @gampaha18616 жыл бұрын

    Great Tutorial. Actually it works. Thanks.

  • @jaimegonzalez1516
    @jaimegonzalez15165 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😃 It works in my MacBook Pro 2010

  • @hasungmon

    @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

  • @ateliergrafic8596
    @ateliergrafic85964 жыл бұрын

    Foarte bine realizat; recomand! felicitari!

  • @MateoCano218
    @MateoCano2185 жыл бұрын

    Excelente, muchas gracias parcero

  • @granthandy4067
    @granthandy40676 жыл бұрын

    thanks this really helped

  • @maseawell
    @maseawell4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

  • @Verushka012
    @Verushka0124 жыл бұрын

    great tutorial thank you

  • @JFVenus
    @JFVenus3 жыл бұрын

    It’s work! Thank you so much !

  • @Fremen_Stilgar
    @Fremen_Stilgar3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfull tutorial and thanks many many

  • @TheOosie1977
    @TheOosie19772 жыл бұрын

    Thanks super video , works perfect

  • @kartikprajapat3782
    @kartikprajapat37823 жыл бұрын

    really helped, Thank you

  • @alwayssoftlips
    @alwayssoftlips4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @drphoneragusa
    @drphoneragusa2 жыл бұрын

    Tanks, very good video ☺️

  • @math101ca
    @math101ca Жыл бұрын

    thank you my friend. thanks for taking the time. I personally thank you

  • @vinitpanse
    @vinitpanse2 жыл бұрын

    What a video!!!!! Excellent work.....!!!!!

  • @ohkee

    @ohkee

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did every step still worked out fine for you?

  • @lantisjovic
    @lantisjovic4 жыл бұрын

    This helped me!

  • @maryagyemang9870
    @maryagyemang98704 жыл бұрын

    You explained it perfectly

  • @TheZeppelifier
    @TheZeppelifier5 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @ammarkhalifa8488
    @ammarkhalifa84884 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ♥️🙌🏽

  • @jabeyy5281

    @jabeyy5281

    4 жыл бұрын

    can you send link to where you downloaded your windows 7 iso image?

  • @pierosaenz2712
    @pierosaenz27122 жыл бұрын

    Great job bro

  • @sidjohnson1776
    @sidjohnson177617 күн бұрын

    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?

  • @baishanvlog
    @baishanvlog Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 👍😘

  • @willliu3025
    @willliu30254 жыл бұрын

    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👍🏼🤔

  • @JMXCzw
    @JMXCzw5 жыл бұрын

    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??

  • @8waysanta
    @8waysanta6 жыл бұрын

    Works 100% on white Macbook 2010......except for the volume and brightness keys... Thank you!

  • @feathersmcgraw5786
    @feathersmcgraw57865 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much.

  • @sunnyyyyy946
    @sunnyyyyy9465 жыл бұрын

    grate job on the video

  • @jonathanrazo3026
    @jonathanrazo30265 жыл бұрын

    Help I cant install the drivers it keeps saying that this version of bootcamp is not intended for this computer and it exits

  • @3minmax197
    @3minmax1975 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot bro

  • @Nikohere
    @Nikohere5 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @nasenbar5417
    @nasenbar54173 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Brucelee-dw7tw

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried it? bro

  • @josemendoza8805
    @josemendoza88055 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @cutemimi25
    @cutemimi25Ай бұрын

    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

  • @theghostarmy7768
    @theghostarmy77686 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @DynamicVibeCraft
    @DynamicVibeCraft3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @arnavraheja10
    @arnavraheja102 жыл бұрын

    if your 8 gb flash drive was formatted then when you insert the 8gb flash drive in windows it shows the bootcamp support software

  • @MrPhat337
    @MrPhat3375 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @kingquaidoo898
    @kingquaidoo8985 жыл бұрын

    U r the best. I salute u....

  • @itskay96
    @itskay965 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @luqmanhakimin3010
    @luqmanhakimin301011 ай бұрын

    Genius Idea!!

  • @adnanm9958
    @adnanm99584 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @subject_84
    @subject_843 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so so much

  • @ZachDxn
    @ZachDxn4 жыл бұрын

    I tried so hard to find the older boot camp support files for Windows and couldn't... thank you sir!

  • @dskillz32
    @dskillz325 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @rextheaspie3296
    @rextheaspie32966 жыл бұрын

    Indeed you are genius no doubt

  • @djjoevee
    @djjoevee4 жыл бұрын

    work on my 2008 Mac Pro Thanks dude I was about to buy a new desktop.

  • @chinzheng3098
    @chinzheng30986 жыл бұрын

    Good! Its work!

  • @Clostro
    @Clostro5 жыл бұрын

    Why i can't format my 128GB USB key to get the Windows7 install disc ?

  • @nobodylynch855
    @nobodylynch8552 жыл бұрын

    You cam thru only video to explain it amazing

  • @LHDOFC
    @LHDOFC3 жыл бұрын

    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 ;):)

  • @surajdanuwar9637
    @surajdanuwar9637 Жыл бұрын

    this vedio is legend bro nice vedio

  • @djokaf
    @djokaf3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @diegoecker
    @diegoecker2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sm2655
    @sm26553 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @goodelectronics4170
    @goodelectronics41706 ай бұрын

    Hello I need on my MacBook Pro A1297 model will it support those steps you did? Appreciate your reply.

  • @Alkakaizer
    @Alkakaizer4 жыл бұрын

    I did all the step except I have my own custom windows 7 and doesn't appear on the boot option

  • @aniskasbaoui3524
    @aniskasbaoui35243 жыл бұрын

    does it also work with Macbook Pro Mid 2009? Thanks

  • @tugrasvideos3925
    @tugrasvideos39252 жыл бұрын

    It says no bootable device available press any key. Can someone please help me

  • @g.j.m.vandermeer7879
    @g.j.m.vandermeer78795 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RnixDnilou
    @RnixDnilou5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @janielancheta9362
    @janielancheta93623 жыл бұрын

    thankyou bro i install windows 10 keep it up☝️

  • @Giivictor
    @Giivictor2 жыл бұрын

    I have a problem in the moment instalation "no device bootable - please insert a disk and press any key". Can you help me?

  • @heiych.4393
    @heiych.43933 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @FlippyNipps93
    @FlippyNipps932 жыл бұрын

    Just out of curiosity, does it matter if your Mac partition is APFS? Seeing some older articles saying windows doesn't work alongside APFS

  • @alankowalski6691
    @alankowalski66914 жыл бұрын

    Hi, if I have a original Windows 7 CD disc can i install without usb boot?

  • @3lvys588
    @3lvys5883 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Video but Please, my windows 10 crashes immediately after the Nvidia display driver installs. What do I do?

  • @flac2237
    @flac22373 жыл бұрын

    Is says no bootable device insert boot Disk and press any key pls Help me

  • @darrinwornes1463
    @darrinwornes14636 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @indreantanaitiene6805
    @indreantanaitiene68056 жыл бұрын

    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???

  • @zakariaamazian2396
    @zakariaamazian23964 жыл бұрын

    Hi! With me it keeps showing that i dont have enough storage on my USB but i have 64GB space free

  • @orangeinvests.r.l.9127
    @orangeinvests.r.l.91273 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot

  • @ronniemedrano1192
    @ronniemedrano11923 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kwnarzn3790
    @kwnarzn37903 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @dotlife2687
    @dotlife26873 жыл бұрын

    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 ?