Install Windows 8.1 on Mac OSX

In continuation of my earlier blog, here is a detailed guide and walk through on how to install Windows 8.1 on Mac OS X using Boot Camp Assistant. This guide will help you dual boot your Mac with Windows 8.1 using Boot Camp.

Requirements:

1. Mac OS X
2. Boot Camp 5.0.5033 (http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1638)
3. Windows 8.1 ISO file
4. USB flash drive with 8GB capacity or more

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Install Windows 8.1 on Mac using Boot Camp Assistant:

1. Open Boot Camp Assistant located in Applications/Utilities Folder
2. Click Continue button in Boot Camp Assistant
3. In the next windows, select the appropriate task and click ‘Continue’
4. Connect the USB flash drive to your Mac.
5. Select ONLY the following in the next window and continue:
   1. “Create a windows 7 install disk, if you have a windows 7 ISO file” (We are still installing windows 8.1)
6. Once the bootable USB flash is ready, copy the following to Boot Camp 5.0.5033
   1. $WinPEDriver$
   2. BootCamp
7. Again re-start Boot Camp Assistance and select ONLY the following:
   1. “Install windows 7”
8. Follow the instructions on your screen and continue with partition and windows 8.1 installation.Note that your Mac may restart several times during the installation.
9. Once Windows 8.1 is loaded, run 'Setup.exe' located under the 'BootCamp' folder on the bootable USB flash drive.
10. Restart your system to make the configuration changes made by Boot Camp Services to take effect.

Congratulations! Windows 8.1 is now completely installed in your Mac machine. Hope you enjoy this guide on how to install Windows 8.1 on Mac using Boot Camp.