Ok so I used bootcamp partitioned the drive and installed windows 10. Everything went fine however now I'm stuck on windows.. I get no option to chose my disk. I've tried holding every key configuration to get it to boot recovery.I can get into windows recovery but that doesn't help me at all. It will not boot to the USB I have because it formatted for mac. I was able to go to disk utility and see that my partition is still there I just can't access it. If anyone can help or at least lead me the way to formatting the disk and reinstalling os x that would be fine at this point.
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Screwed up my mini with bootcamp HELP!
- Thread starter Droidrage729
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Did you install the boot camp software? If so click the up arrow by the clock then click the Boot Camp icon (black diamond) select boot camp control panel, startup disk click on OSX, click apply then OK reboot.
The alternate is to reboot and hold the option key and a boot menu will load.
The alternate is to reboot and hold the option key and a boot menu will load.
I did on os x nothing on eh does and there's no option there eitherDid you install the boot camp software? If so click the up arrow by the clock then click the Boot Camp icon (black diamond) select boot camp control panel, startup disk click on OSX, click apply then OK reboot.
The alternate is to reboot and hold the option key and a boot menu will load.
I did on os x nothing on eh does and there's no option there either
If you look on the USB drive you used to install Windows does it have the Boot Camp drivers if so install them.
No drivers on the Junp drive anywhere I can download and install them?If I use a USB 3.0 jump drive to install windows on my iMac (I understand you have a mini) it wont install the Windows drivers on first boot it only works correctly if I use a USB 2.0 jump drive.
No drivers on the Junp drive anywhere I can download and install them?
Yes you can. I can help you look for them if you want but you probably need your mini model number.
No I wasn't able to at all. I have a newer mini I can imagine it not being supported. I should have used parallels like I planned. My computer is forked. The resolution on Windows it distorted so I can't even make sure of the Windows os I have even with tweaking it. Not sure what went wrong I did my homework prior to and followed the proper steps.
Got it going thank you for your help. I was able to boot into OS X recovery by switching my keyboard out. Deleted that terrible Windows partition and booted back into OS X.
Got it going thank you for your help. I was able to boot into OS X recovery by switching my keyboard out. Deleted that terrible Windows partition and booted back into OS X.
Okay well I can help you with all that if you want. TBO just removing windows really wasn't what you wanted I don't think. If you want to start over and you need help just let me know I would be glad to assist. I just went through this whole presses and feel I'm pretty knowledgeable about it now, not to toot my own horn. FYI if you are using windows 10 free upgrade you will need to go through a whole process in order to activate it in Boot Camp and OS X its a pain. Well let me know would be happy to help.
Edit:
I was wondering what kind of keyboard you were using.
Last edited:
Thanks I'm going to go the route of the parallels app makes for sense for what I would be using it for. The keyboard is a sharkk wireless keyboard. It's a good keyboard but it has a big connection delay.
So you aren't going to use Boot Camp then? I use windows 10 and parallels with a boot camp partition that way if I need extra horse power or a direct connection to a USB device I can boot directly into windows. Plus I have some apps / games that work best in boot camp. If your using a windows 10 upgrade though its a bit of a hassle now with windows new activation junk. But if your all good then I guess we are done. If you ever need any help or have questions feel free to send me a PM I'm glad to help if I can.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.