New Bootcamp Update (4-24-08) for XP, Vista 32 & 64 bit

[Amdahl]

Run this in Bootcamp!

If you run the updater in a VM, it may leave out some driver updates. In my case, the ATI X1600 driver didn't get updated until I re-ran in Bootcamp.

Also, at least in my case, SP3 installed over SP2 & Leopard Bootcamp drivers fine (in VM) and booted fine in Bootcamp before these driver updates were installed. YMMV.

 

[mojoxp]

Odd, I've got XP SP3 running on an iMac 7,1 at work using Bootcamp 2.0 with no issues.

 

[writeous]

Had alittle scare after installing but everything seems fine now. For some reason it didnt install any drivers for the video card, so I was running the generic VGA controller until I dl'ed he most recent one from laptop2go. When installing the driver, it got stuck on a black screen, and I had to do a hard reboot. After restarting, it went back to the black screen again, but on the third restart its working now.

 

[nerfjames]

of note....

typically Apple releases Boot Camp updates after they upgrade an existing machine.... (ie: iMac, Macbook, MacPro, etc). So with an impending iMac update in the coming days, could this update contains new drivers for the soon to be released iMacs? i suspect so.

 

[zephead]

Does trackpad tapping (especially two-finger tap) work in Windows now? I swear, that's the thing that pisses me off the most about the Boot Camp drivers right now.

*crosses fingers*

 

[wheelhot]

Hmm I have a question, what happen when you manually upgrade your Nvidia drivers for your Windows BootCamp? Will it affect the Mac version?

 

[golfman]

No problems here on Vista 32bit. I also installed Vista SP1 with no problems.

 

[writeous]

Hmm I have a question, what happen when you manually upgrade your Nvidia drivers for your Windows BootCamp? Will it affect the Mac version?

No it wont

 

[apple101]

I have a question : do you recommend installing windows xp on a mac or vista? What one is more secure and more stable?

 

[ZaniCWB]

No problems here on Vista 32bit. I also installed Vista SP1 with no problems.

Did you install the Boot Camp update before or after install the SP1 in Vista?

 

[The Flashing Fi]

I have a question : do you recommend installing windows xp on a mac or vista? What one is more secure and more stable?

In before the hate comments.

I use Vista on my MBP and love it. Do a bit of research to make sure that any programs you're using doesn't have any problems with Vista. If you already have XP, then it may not be worth it for you to buy Vista, but if you're in the market for a new OS, then I don't see much of a reason to spend money on a 7 year old OS unless you'll have problems with Vista.

 

[CallMeTheArrow]

Windows XP SP3 final build for download:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Windows_XP_Service_Pack_3_d4323.html

Confirmed to be the final build (5512) of WinXP SP3. Won't be publicly available from Microsoft until Tuesday the 29th. Installed on my Intel-Mac and working just fine.

 

[deathshrub]

Reading this thread, I am so glad to be using Mac OS X.

Windows really sucks.

 

[fleacat]

I use vista 32 bit version. I tried to upgrade with "BCUpdatevista32" but it did not launch. The .exe file just don't open for some reasons. I don't know why.

 

[aforty]

Ok, what the hell is going on with my Software Update lately? Haven't gotten any of the MBP EFI updates and I don't see this either. Could something be corrupt, anyone know?

 

[chmorley]

It is not installing for me in Windows XP. I am confused. Click and nothing happens.

Ditto.

 

[aforty]

Nevermind. I see it within Windows.

 

[demenas]

A big resounding THANK GOD!!

The big question is, does the Vista 64 update allow everyone to use Vista 64, regardless of whether their install disc has 64-bit drivers?

You need to have the Vista x64 DVD. An x86 [32-bit] Vista DVD won't install 64-bit Vista.

Steve

 

[demenas]

Seems no updates for Nvidia drivers though

Video drivers? Just get the latest video drivers from nVidia's web site.

Steve

 

[demenas]

Hmm I have a question, what happen when you manually upgrade your Nvidia drivers for your Windows BootCamp? Will it affect the Mac version?

Not at all.

Steve

 

[ZooCrewMan]

Video drivers? Just get the latest video drivers from nVidia's web site.

Steve

That's fine for destop users, but we laptop folks are S O L

 

[lemonade]

does anyone know - what will happened with the current Boot Camp ?..
still can be used or expired?..

 

[nostaws]

I would like to see the numbers of people using boot camp vs. Parallels.

I used boot camp a few times for fun, but I actually USE Parallels to run 1 PC app that is essential to my business.

/edit... and I am not saying that the are the same product doing the same thing. I know the differences and the value of each one in how they do similar jobs differently... /edit

 

[Stridder44]

I'm downloading it at 452KB/sec

FYI - You run this in the windows' environment.

The .exe is kind of a giveaway there sherlock.

 

[Stridder44]

Video drivers? Just get the latest video drivers from nVidia's web site.

Steve

If it's a mobile version(8600m for example), Nvidia doesn't offer updates on their site. Try http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/, they usually have good drivers.