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    Bootcamp cd-dvd problem

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by fxguy, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. fxguy

    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I am trying to upgrade from from bootcap 1.2 to 1.4 and when I insert a cd or dvd it doesn't show up in the window to install the bootcampsoftware.
    (it does show up on the desktop.) I am running a macbook pro.
    Any ideas?

    Thanks!
     
    fxguy, Aug 16, 2007
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    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Bootcamp does not require a CD or DVD to upgrade. I assume you are referring to the new drivers provided with Bootcamp 1.4? If so, you have to boot into Windows and run it. Either allow Autorun to detect the CD or go to My Computer and locate the CD. If not, you can use "Run" in Windows XP and type in the CD-ROM drive location.
     
    knp, Aug 16, 2007
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    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I cant get the bootcamp program on the mac to see the disc to burn it?
     
    fxguy, Aug 17, 2007
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    windowsrookie Notebook Consultant

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    Does the disk show up in Finder?
     
    windowsrookie, Aug 17, 2007
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    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes it does, with a yellow nuke like symbol next to it.
     
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    Have you tried using a new CD to burn the drivers onto? If not, try buying a new batch of CD's or reinstalling BootCamp 1.4.
     
    knp, Aug 17, 2007
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    Yeah I tried a new cd and a new dvd. They both how up but not in the dialouge box in the bootcamp cd burner, only the 2 hard drives show up. Any other ideas?
    Thanks!
     
    fxguy, Aug 17, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    I'm not sure why you cannot burn a Mac Windows Drivers Disc. All you need to do is go to Applications --> Utilities --> Boot Camp Assistant, select Burn a Mac Windows Drivers Disc, click Continue, insert a Blank CD, and click Burn. That should work. Then you would restart your computer into Windows by either holding Option during the Restart or go to System Preferences --> Startup Disk, select Windows, and click Restart. Once in Windows, the CD should Autorun the Installer.

    You actually don't need to burn the Mac Windows Drivers onto a CD. You can use a USB Flash Drive or iPod. Do you have one of those? If so, just go to Applications --> Utilities --> Boot Camp Assistant, then select Utility (from the menu bar), and click Save Mac Windows Drivers to Folder. Once the application is finished saving the folder, just copy it to your USB device, restart into Windows as described above, copy to folder to the desktop in Windows and run setup.exe.

    For reference:
    Boot Camp Public Beta
    Boot Camp Beta 1.4 Setup & Installation Guide (PDF)
    Boot Camp Beta: Requirements, Installation, and Frequently Asked Questions
     
    Xander, Aug 17, 2007
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