bootcamp assistant Windows bootable USB drive

I have an issue. I can partition the drive for windows but the bootable USB/SD card I make with it won't boot. The windows partition tells me to insert a bootable drive. I have a late 2013 MacBook Pro 8 GB with i7. I am using Bootcamp assistant to make the USB drive.

Posted on Feb 6, 2021 7:44 AM

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Loner T

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Feb 6, 2021 7:53 AM in response to Aviator51

See Install Windows on your older Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support for reference. You cannot use a SD card. You need to use a USB2 (not USB3) flash drive.

Loner T

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Feb 6, 2021 10:36 AM in response to Aviator51

Are you able to install Windows?

Aviator51 Author

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Feb 6, 2021 1:45 PM in response to Loner T

Yes I was able to get it to boot and install thanks for the help.

Loner T

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Feb 6, 2021 3:11 PM in response to Aviator51

Excellent!

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