Install Windows 8.1 on Late 2013 rMBP 15"

[Dicholscrn]

Hello all,

Couple questions as my MacRumors and Google search has left me frustrated to the point that Im probably reading the answers, but not comprehending them.

I have never installed Windows on any Mac (Bootcamp, VMFusion, Parallels) but decided to try to install via bootcamp to play some games on my newly acquired machine.

I have found some guides on installing on a Haswell but am unable to make it past the first couple steps because I don't even know how to get the Windows ISO on a USB! I have 8.1 full sitting in front of me and honestly when I bought it I thought I could use my iMacs remote disk for the install, but unless Im also missing how to do this, it is not possible. I then figured Id just download the ISO and then use the key from my hard copy but I can't even find where to download the full version as all I can find is the 8.1 upgrade. Can someone point me in the right direction to download the correct 8.1 ISO that I will need to install via Bootcamp.

I MIGHT have more questions after that but trying to get past this step 1 hurdle.....

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[xcodeSyn]

I have 8.1 full sitting in front of me and honestly when I bought it I thought I could use my iMacs remote disk for the install, but unless Im also missing how to do this, it is not possible. I then figured Id just download the ISO and then use the key from my hard copy but I can't even find where to download the full version as all I can find is the 8.1 upgrade.

First, the Win 8.1 ISO download from Microsoft is a full version and not just for upgrade, you can also use it for clean install under Boot Camp but you need to use a computer running 64-bit Windows to download the 64-bit Win 8.1 ISO as clearly outlined in the Option 2 of this tutorial. Since you already have an iMac with DVD drive, you could follow this link to create an ISO file from your Windows DVD disc.

 

[Dicholscrn]

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Thank you VERY much.

Had my daughters 5th bday party today and afterward very tiredly started searching and like I said, was just frustrating the heck out of myself even though I knew I was probably staring at the solution/s.

Again, very much appreciated.

Ryan