USB size Downloading Windows Boot Camp

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USB size Downloading Windows Boot Camp

Why is a USB with 16GB needed when using Boot Camp? Windows 10 Disc (ISO File)s require only ~5~ GB of storage.

Posted on Aug 30, 2019 1:02 PM

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Loner T

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Aug 30, 2019 3:44 PM in response to Nick_Nick_Nick

There are BC drivers also stored on the same USB to create a Windows installer. Please ensure that your model does need a USB2 Flash drive. USB3 and/or USB HDDs do not work.

See Learn More section of Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant - Apple Support.

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Loner T

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Aug 31, 2019 6:43 AM in response to Nick_Nick_Nick

Nick_Nick_Nick wrote:

I have a MacBook Pro 2012 with updated OS.

You need a USB2 Flash drive or a USB2 Flash drive + the Windows DVD.

What are the BC drivers, and how much more 2B storage will they require in addition to the 5 GB required by the download?

About 2GB.

Will the windows ISO file download include the BC Drivers?

No. BC Assistant downloads these during the Create+Download steps.

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Aug 31, 2019 6:40 AM in response to Loner T

I have a MacBook Pro 2012 with updated OS. What are the BC drivers, and how much more storage will they require in addition to the 5 GB required by the download? Will the windows ISO file download include the BC Drivers?

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