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tobwb

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Oct 30, 2019
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I'm unable to install windows using bootcamp because every time I tries to download the windows support software, it tells me "Can’t install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server." Is this because Apple hasn't release the required drivers for the new MacBook Pro 16 yet? Very weird. Never encountered this before.
 

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kikeman07

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Jul 31, 2009
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I have the same problem. Brigadier didn't help either.

"Couldn't find a Boot Camp ESD for the model MacBookPro16,1 in the given software update catalog."

It seems we're not alone on this issue. We will have to wait on Apple to update its windows drivers most probably. Grr
 

haralds

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Jan 3, 2014
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You might try a work around:
- Download drivers for an older MacBook Pro
- Use disk utility to create an exFaT partition by shrinking the current container.
- Boot into Recovery and enable booting from all external media
- Use a bootable USB installer for Windows or plug in an ISO disk
- UEFI boot into the Windows installer and install
- Let Windows configure most devices
- Try to use the older BootCamp drivers to configure Apple specific stuff.
 
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