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Windows 8 Beta Bootcamp

  • 29-03-2012 03:52PM
    #1
    fjon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭


    Can I install the Windows 8 Beta on a Bootcamp partition?
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso
    If so, how would I go about doing this? The download is for an iso.


Comments

  • #2
    muggyog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭muggyog


    From your link.
    An ISO image must be converted into installation media stored on a DVD or a USB flash drive. Instructions are provided on this page.

    Followed ( at the bottom ) by
    How to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview from an ISO image

    When all else fails, read the instructions.


  • #3
    fjon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭fjon


    muggyog wrote: »
    From your link.
    An ISO image must be converted into installation media stored on a DVD or a USB flash drive. Instructions are provided on this page.

    Followed ( at the bottom ) by
    How to install Windows 8 Consumer Preview from an ISO image

    When all else fails, read the instructions.

    Thanks, I had a lot of trouble with the Windows 7 beta and various bits of hardware not working (e.g. Usb slots, DVD drive, mouse). I'll give this one a try and see how it goes.


  • #4
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    fjon wrote: »
    Thanks, I had a lot of trouble with the Windows 7 beta and various bits of hardware not working (e.g. Usb slots, DVD drive, mouse). I'll give this one a try and see how it goes.
    I really wouldn't expect an early prerelease version of a new OS to offer any better support.


  • #5
    Odaise Gaelach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭Odaise Gaelach


    I have a 2006-era(?) iMac, and I hadn't any problems with installing Windows 8 on it. So you might have luck. :)


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