Windows on a Mac

Question

I tried to install the 64-bit version on a late 2009 Mac mini 2.66GHz C2D with Windows 7 Pro 64-bit running as the only OS.  The Bootcamp drivers had been installed from the mini's installation disk and Windows 7 is fully functional.  Whether I chose to download the latest drivers via the Windows 8 install screen or not the installer reported that it was unable to verify the mini's ability to run Windows 8.  Is there any way around that problem?

Answer 1

Hello,

 

There appears to be a thread in the Apple Support Communities here where people have been successful in installing the Windows Developer Preview on their Macs. You might find some helpful information in that thread.

 

Thanks!

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Michael

Answer 2

You may want to check Microsoft's minimum hardware requirements for Windows 8. I find it odd that Win 7 64-bit would work but not Win 8 64-bit.

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Howard