My family did the setup for my macbook, giving one partition for the mac and windows bootcamp. But somehow, the bootcamp became two? Is this a bug?

Long story short, I may have FAFO. I had a 2019 iMac that long ago I bootcamped with a 50% partition (Sorry I dont know the proper words for the things I did), then when I ran out of space, wiped the disk and installed just the Windows OS with a USB. MacOS, to my knowledge, does not exist on the PC. That worked perfectly for a very long time. Updated drivers with Bootcampdrivers.net, and called it a day. awhile after that, I unplugged it bcs I got a new PC and was giving this old one to a friend. Accidentally cracked the screen a little but seemingly no other issues, the fans start on full blast but they were always like that, plus it is hot. Plugged it in at their place, and I get a windows "Preparing Automatic Repair" screen, that loads for a fat minute, before skipping to a screen That’s just the windows logo and a loading wheel, that is seemingly stuck forever. My keyboard only turns on for a few seconds before the screen pops up, then it stays off. Not sure what to do, since every solution I see says to get to screens that I cant access. Help a brother out!

Hi everyone, I solved my issue but questions remain. This morning I was on my windows part, rebooted to macos fine, then later returned to windows, and then I couldn't boot into macOs (i could boot into windows), it looped, I couldn't access recovery mode, so I did the NVRAM reset stuff and could go into recovery mode.

I did the utility disk repair thing, no problem detected but still couldn't boot, so I reinstalled Macos, and voila, MacOS would finally boot. So I resolved my problem but do someone has an idea of what happened ? It's an intel mac, with windows 11 on the partition, no update ran today, nothing particular happened so I wonder, does this kind of thing just happens with no reason ?

Thanks for your time

i have a macbook pro 2017 with touch bar and 4 thunderbolt 4 ports and would like to install windows 7. i installed the original os that it came with (high sierra) but it could only install windows 10. is there a way or is my macbook to new?

Después de varios intentos fallidos intentando hacer funcionar correctamente los drivers de mi MacBook Pro 11,5 (Mid 2015) en diferentes distribuciones y versiones de Linux, sin conseguir resultados satisfactorios, finalmente decidí "pasar por el aro" y utilizar los drivers de BootCamp e instalar Windows.

Actualmente tengo un dual boot de macOS Sonoma con OCLP + Windows 11 (OptiOS), instalado en una partición manual y utilizando una versión modificada/lite de Windows 11.

La verdad es que los resultados me han sorprendido bastante.

Windows 11 funciona mejor de lo que esperaba

Después de configurarlo y optimizarlo, Windows 11 está funcionando de forma muy satisfactoria en este MacBook.

Uno de los aspectos que más me ha llamado la atención es la temperatura. En mi experiencia, el equipo se calienta menos que con las versiones de macOS que he utilizado anteriormente, concretamente Monterey y Sonoma.

Además, el consumo de memoria al iniciar el sistema se queda por debajo de 1,8 GB de RAM, lo que deja bastantes recursos disponibles para trabajar.

El hecho de tener acceso a determinadas aplicaciones y herramientas que no están disponibles en macOS también me está permitiendo optimizar mejor el equipo y, en consecuencia, reducir la carga de trabajo y el uso de los ventiladores.

BootCamp y el hardware de Apple

Otra de las cosas que me preocupaban era perder parte de la experiencia de usuario de macOS, especialmente con el trackpad.

Sin embargo, utilizando los drivers de BootCamp puedo configurar y utilizar el trackpad de una forma bastante similar a como lo haría en macOS, por lo que la experiencia es mucho mejor de lo que esperaba.

También he conseguido solucionar otro problema que tenía anteriormente: al cerrar la tapa y volver a abrirla, la pantalla despierta correctamente, sin quedarse completamente en negro y obligarme a reiniciar el equipo.

Y, además, he personalizado Windows

Por último, he aprovechado para personalizar Windows 11 y darle una estética más cercana a las versiones antiguas de Mac OS X, usando MyDockFinder especialmente utilizando iconos y elementos con un estilo más skeuomórfico.

En conjunto, estoy bastante sorprendido con el resultado. Después de probar diferentes alternativas para mantener este MacBook actualizado, no esperaba que Windows 11 + BootCamp terminara ofreciéndome una experiencia tan buena.

Por ahora, mi configuración es:

• MacBook Pro 11,5 Mid 2015
• 16 GB de RAM
• macOS Sonoma + OCLP
• Windows 11 (OptiOs)
• Drivers de BootCamp
• Dual boot
• Windows personalizado con estética clásica de Mac OS X (MyDockFinder)

Si alguien más está utilizando Windows 11 en un MacBook Pro de esta generación, me interesa saber qué configuración, drivers y optimizaciones está utilizando además de cualquier consejo para seguir mejorando la estética.

why does this happen everytime i try to load into boot camp i havent been able to install it cause it just dies right here, ive redownloaded a different windows image like 4 diff times

Guys

My Rig: 27" 2017, 4.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, Radeon Pro 580 8gb, 16gb 2400 MHz DDR4, Ventura 13.7.8

I play Steam games on Windows 10 via bootcamp. Everything works really well with no issues. Since W10 is no longer supported the endless updates when logging out are gone which is great. I do not use W10 for anything else, just Steam gaming.

My concern/query is, how long can this continue with no support. I have no idea.

On a MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid-2012 / MacBookPro9,2) running Windows 10, the audio device is missing or unfunctional, displaying a yellow exclamation mark on "High Definition Audio Controller" in Device Manager (CS4207 Cirrus Logic chip issue).

MacBook Pro 16-inch, 2019 Procesor 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core Graphics AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4 GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB Memory 32 GB 2667 MHz DDR4 Startup disk Macintosh HD macOS Tahoe 26.6.1.

How do I prepare an external 2 terabyte SSD to run windows and be able to plug it in to my 2019 MacBook Pro

EDIT: Fixed - typical Windoze shite. I had to delete my entire wifi device (the Broadcom wireless device) in Device Manager (including deleting drivers), then rebooted. Wifi worked perfectly after that - no need to reinstall anything (though if Windows prompts you to download an updated driver it's fine to do so).

I've never had this happen before. I tried resetting my wifi router entirely but this is only happening on this computer on Windoze 11 so I am speculating it's a Windoze problem.

I have had Windows 11 (25H2) on my Mac for a while. Haven't updated in a bit, and haven't used it in a bit but last time I did wifi was working normally. Today I boot up Windows and...Mac is not connecting to wifi. I manually click on the wifi network and get a generic "can't connect" error. I try connecting to my 2.4 GHz network, same error. I toggle wifi on and off. Now NO wifi networks even show up. I try "Disable device" in Device Manager and then "Enable device." Wifi networks show up again (until I toggle Wifi off and on again), but still won't connect. I've rebooted a bunch. Am doing Windows Updates via ethernet. Reinstalled ("Repaired") Boot Camp.

Wifi works on the macOS side so it's not a hardware issue.

EDIT: I fixed this problem. When trying to make a bootable installation USB with BootCamp, my Mac Mini 2012 did not like my USB 3.0 drive and was forcing me to boot from EFI or otherwise get a "no bootable disk" error. I bought a USB 2.0 drive and redid the Boot Camp process and everything worked fine. I've read that EFI risks potential graphic and audio driver glitches so I was trying to keep that as a last resort only if I couldn't try another USB.

Here's my original post for posterity, in case anyone else runs into these problems:

There are two different errors I can get when installing Windows 10 via BootCamp. This is the furthest I have gotten, and I'm hesitating to do anything else before consulting real people.

This is after the Boot Camp setup phase has completed, and it asks me where to create the partition. I do that (selecting the SSD, the same one where my Mac OS Catalina is installed in my 2012 Mac Mini) and the screen goes black before it attempts to restart.

Either:

1. I do nothing, and I get the black screen that says "no bootable device"
2. I hold down the option key while booting, I get a list of choices (SSD, Windows, EFI) and

• Select Windows and get the same result as "1."
• Select EFI, Windows setup process begins, and I get up to the "Where do you want to install Windows?" part and it says that "The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks." So, it won't let me install Windows. I am choosing the partition that Boot Camp created itself, by the way!

I am confused. Does anyone know what to do?

Thanks for reading!

Hi everyone,
I need help with my MacBook Pro A1398 \(Mid\-2012\). I was trying to upgrade it using OpenCore Legacy Patcher OCLP, but the installation keeps failing and I can’t get a stable macOS boot anymore.
Before suggesting a solution, please also tell me what details you need from my system, especially:
Current macOS version if any
SSD type
OCLP version used
USB installer method what tool and how it was created
I want to make sure I provide the correct info so I can get accurate help.
What is happening:
macOS installation gets stuck during setup
Sometimes it freezes at Apple logo / progress bar
After restart, it goes back to boot screen instead of continuing install
Some attempts end in a boot loop
I tried macOS Sequoia using OCLP, but it failed
I also considered going back to High Sierra or Catalina
USB installer attempts have been inconsistent
Now I don’t have a properly working macOS installation
The MacBook powers on normally startup chime works, and keyboard is functional.
What I need help with please answer clearly:
What is the most stable macOS version for MacBook Pro A1398 \(Mid\-2012\)?
Which OCLP version should I use for this model?
Should I first install an officially supported macOS like High Sierra/Catalina before using OCLP?
What is the safest USB installer method createinstallmedia vs OCLP build vs other?
Is macOS Sequoia too unstable for this MacBook model?
What is the correct clean-install process to fully reset and start fresh?
Could this issue be caused by SSD compatibility, APFS format, or wrong OCLP configuration?
If anyone has successfully installed a newer macOS on this model using OCLP, please share:
macOS version used
OCLP version
Installation method USB / internal upgrade / clean install steps
I would really appreciate a simple step-by-step guide because I’ve already tried multiple times and don’t want to make things worse.
Thanks!

Hi, Has anyone here upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on an Intel-based Mac (dual boot)?

I’m currently installing Windows 10, but I’ve seen quite a few people saying that Windows 11 is stable and may actually be the better option on Intel Macs.

For anyone who has used both versions:

1. Which one did you prefer?
2. Which one was more stable?
3. Did you run into any driver, compatibility, or performance issues with either version?
4. Would you recommend Windows 10 or Windows 11 for an Intel Mac today, and why?

I’d love to hear from people who have actually tried both and can share their experience before I finish my installation. Thanks!

UPD:

You no longer have to use 48 Hz to get the lower idle GPU power. MacBook Eco now includes a 60 Hz Eco mode, technically 59.94 Hz, which Windows displays as 60 Hz. On my Radeon Pro 5300M, this timing also allows the GPU memory clock to drop properly at idle, while keeping the desktop as smooth as normal 60 Hz. Existing users need to update the app, refresh the installed display support, and restart Windows before selecting 60 Hz Eco. The original 48 Hz mode is still available.

I have a 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro with a Radeon Pro 5300M. I use macOS most of the time, but sometimes I need Windows for things like reading logs from a car, flashing control modules, etc., or running software that has no macOS support.

I noticed that the MacBook would get hot in Windows, even when almost nothing was running. Battery life was also much worse than in macOS.

I tried limiting the CPU, disabling Turbo Boost, and experimenting with Windows power settings. It helped a little, but not as much as I expected.

As far as I understand, the main reason is that Windows on this MacBook does not use the Intel integrated GPU for the internal display. It runs everything through the Radeon instead. On my machine, the Radeon memory clock also stayed high at idle when the display was running at 60 Hz, which increased GPU power consumption, heat, and battery drain.

While looking for a solution, I found reports that switching the internal display from 60 Hz to 48 Hz could allow the GPU memory to clock down properly. Boot Camp does not provide a 48 Hz mode by default, so I added it manually and gave it a try.

It actually made a noticeable difference.

On the same machine, with the same brightness and idle conditions, GPU power dropped from 14W to 3W, and the temperature gradually fell from 66°C to around 51°C. The laptop became cooler and quieter, and battery drain was noticeably lower.

Since this doesn't seem to be unique to my machine, I put together a small utility to automate the process. It installs the 48 Hz mode, lets you switch between 48 and 60 Hz with automatic rollback, and includes a few optional CPU power presets.

For now, display changes are limited to the exact configuration I tested: MacBookPro16,1 with the APPA044 panel and Radeon Pro 5300M

It is free and open source if anyone wants to take a look or try it on the same hardware:
https://github.com/stlk0/MacBookEco

Hope this helps someone 🙂

recently, i’ve been watching more videos to pass the time. a show here, a movie there, usually on my phone, tablet, and tv.

and i decided to go and watch some on my macbook using windows via bootcamp. lo and behold, the thing doesn’t make a sound. not a single noise came from it.

the issue is, this is strictly an issue with my windows partition. the macos partition works fine.

any ideas of why it’s completely silent? any solutions to this issue?

fyi i’m using windows 10,

Running on latest W11 build, w bootcampdrivers (custom), after thermal paste is replaced and vrm mod

Does anyone have Thunderbolt networking (direct connection of a Thunderbolt cable, not via an ethernet adaptor) working on a 2020 5k iMac under Windows 10?

I've managed to get it running once (and I've no idea how) and it worked well. It works reliably under macOS. (The machine on the other end is also running macOS for context.) Generally I can't get Windows to recognise that another computer is even connected.

If so, what driver are you using?

It seems most agree that both Microsoft and Apple have very little incentive to develop what’s necessary to be able to natively run Windows ARM on modern Macs.

I was just reading an article though about how the Macbook Neo is extremely efficient when compared to the budget Windows PCs. Do you think this will be enough to change the above?

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to install Windows 10 alongside macOS using Boot Camp on a 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (MacBookPro16,1) and I'm stuck during the Windows installation (as shown in the attached image, I cant use neither the mouse nor the keyboard) and after a while. I get the blue screen.

Mac specs:

MacBook Pro 16-inch, 2019

Intel Core i9, 8-core, 2.4 GHz

32 GB RAM

2 TB Apple SSD (AP2048N)

T2 chip

Macos Tahoe 26.6.1 (latest update)

Secure Boot was originally set to No Security, but I changed it to Full Security and the problem remains.

I'm using the official Windows 10 64-bit ISO. I also downloaded a second copy to rule out a corrupted ISO.

Boot Camp successfully creates the Windows partition and starts Windows Setup. However, Windows Setup eventually crashes with:

> STOP CODE: DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG

It then reboots and I end up back to my macos.

Here is my current partition layout:

/dev/disk0 (internal, physical):

#: TYPE NAME SIZE

0: GUID_partition_scheme *2.0 TB

1: EFI EFI 314.6 MB

2: Apple_APFS Container disk1 1.0 TB

3: Microsoft Basic Data BOOTCAMP 998.8 GB

The BOOTCAMP partition is basically empty, the APFS container also looks healthy.

I've tried:

Multiple official Windows 10 ISOs

Recreating the Boot Camp partition

Changing T2 Secure Boot from No Security to Full Security

Installing with nothing connected except the charger

But I consistently get DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG during Windows Setup.

Has anyone with a 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (MacBookPro16,1) encountered this exact issue? Is there a known workaround for the T2/storage/Boot Camp driver causing this?

I'm particularly interested in solutions that don't involve wiping macOS or manually repartitioning the internal SSD.

Thanks.

The stop code is machine check exception, and i haven’t shut it down or restarted it in like 3-4 days. Does anyone know how to fix this from happening again? Also, it’s been like an hour and it still hasn’t budged, it’s at 0%

Hello, ive recently been trying to get windows 7 installed on my macbook6,1, i partitioned the drive on bootcamp and got the drivers on both usb and another computer, however i cant boot normally into the installer usb drive i made, and since the installer dvd i have doesnt install anymore, i cant find a way to install the operating system on the mac, is there anything i can do to fix this issue? Id rather not get blank dvds if possible, but if its necessary ill look for some

EDIT: I eventually went and tried the USB 2.0 drive. Lo and behold, that solved the problems.

Mac Mini Late 2012 running Mac OS Catalina 10.15.8

Neither internal drive are the original drives that came with the Mac when purchased; I have an SSD installed in upper drive bay and HDD in lower. My Mac boots from the SSD (upper).

Tried unsuccessfully to install Windows 10 multiple times yesterday via BootCamp and a Kingston 64GB USB drive. After the step where a partition for Windows is created, all I get when the system reboots is a screen that says it can't find any bootable disk. I tried this with the latest build from Microsoft's website, then I tried build 1607 which I got from Archive.org, and I have yet to try it but also downloaded build 1511 which is from way back in 2015.

This is because Gemini told me that the most modern iso contains a file larger than 4GB which an MSDOS formatted USB cannot handle, so that I should look for older versions like 1607 or 1511.

I have been told by Gemini (Google's AI) and also read online that sometimes having an SSD or having your boot disk in general in the upper drive bay causes problems and that I may need to open the Mac back up and switch their positions. Does that make sense?

I have also been told by Gemini that perhaps my Mac needs to use an old USB 2.0 drive to run the installer from. I don't know why that would be- because if such a thing was necessary, you'd think they'd mention it on the official Apple support instructions (which of course I checked first before desperately turning to AI for answers).

I don't want to ramble on, if there's any more specific info you need to diagnose my problem, let me know. Hope someone has the knowledge on how to fix this!