[Resolved] Fix for Windows 8 freeze on certain MacBook Pros

inket · Jan 3, 2013, 02:36 PM

So, my 2009 MBP froze a lot on Windows 8 for no apparent reason and I couldn't find any solution on these forums so I'm sharing this with you:

If your MBP freezes with Windows 8, open the command prompt as administrator and type:

Code:

bcdedit /set disabledynamictick yes

Then, restart.

That fixed it for me. I think the issue is limited to MBPs with Core 2 Duo processors, by the way.

Source: http://www.withinwindows.com/2012/06...eezing-issues/ (It says there's a hotfix but it doesn't seem to be working for me [RTM full updated])

Quad5Ny · Jan 3, 2013, 04:09 PM

This is very interesting. My PC (also a Core2) actually had freezing issues in the RC build. I might try this.

Thank-you inket!

inket · Jan 3, 2013, 05:00 PM

Glad to help! I know how frustrating it can be.

ayeying · Jan 4, 2013, 06:52 PM

I noticed that I don't have a freezing issue but my keyboard doesn't work, internal or external. I can't use windows 8 because of that.

Jan 3, 2013, 02:36 PM	#1
inket macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009	Fix for Windows 8 freeze on certain MacBook Pros So, my 2009 MBP froze a lot on Windows 8 for no apparent reason and I couldn't find any solution on these forums so I'm sharing this with you: If your MBP freezes with Windows 8, open the command prompt as administrator and type: Code: bcdedit /set disabledynamictick yes Then, restart. That fixed it for me. I think the issue is limited to MBPs with Core 2 Duo processors, by the way. Source: http://www.withinwindows.com/2012/06...eezing-issues/ (It says there's a hotfix but it doesn't seem to be working for me [RTM full updated])
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Jan 4, 2013, 06:52 PM	#4
ayeying macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yay Area, CA	I noticed that I don't have a freezing issue but my keyboard doesn't work, internal or external. I can't use windows 8 because of that. __________________ MacBook Pro 13" \| 3.0GHz Core i7, 8GB DDR3L, 512GB SSD, Intel HD 4000 768MB, Retina, 10.8.3, 8 Core x64 iPhone 5 \| 64GB, White, AT&T, iOS 6.1.4 iPad Mini \| 32GB, White, AT&T, iOS 6.1.3
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Jan 3, 2013, 04:09 PM	#2
Quad5Ny macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	This is very interesting. My PC (also a Core2) actually had freezing issues in the RC build. I might try this. Thank-you inket!
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Jan 3, 2013, 05:00 PM	#3
inket Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009	Glad to help! I know how frustrating it can be.
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