Bootcamp/Windows Install fails in Catalina (10.15.4) on 15" Retina MBP early-2013, . . . with screenshots
So I'm trying to install Windows using Bootcamp on an early-2013 MacBook Pro, retina, 15-inch.
I've been successful in launching the Bootcamp Assistant, creating a USB 2.0 boot disk (with a fresh Windows 10 purchased/downloaded on Sunday, May 17, 2020), and creating a 128 Gb partition.
Bootcamp Assistant runs, but on the 'restart', I get the black screen with "No bootable disk -- please insert bootable disk and hit any key." I hold the power button, shut down, hold alt/option, and get 3 options:
If I choose "Macintosh HD" I log into my Mac normally and as expected.
If I choose "Windows" I eventually get the black screen/no bootable disk . . .
If I choose "EFI Boot", I get a Windows logo . . . and eventually a blue screen with "Setup is Starting"
Then, I got through the following steps:
1. Choose English
2. Enter my key (it's good and accurate and is recognized).
3.Choose Windows 10 Education (as expected)
4. Agree to the license . . .
5. And then I'm presented this . . . indicating Windows cannot be installed on the Bootcamp created partition.
6. Here are the details revealed when I click the "Show details" link.
7. I've tried clicking on Refresh and Format, but nothing new changes/happens.
8. "Load Drivers" results in a dialog to find the drivers, so I downloaded the Windows Drivers as suggested by an Apple Support page. But when I click on "Load Drivers", I cannot get anything to work.
9. No matter where I try to look, I cannot find the "Setup" file as noted in any drive I have connected: the USB created by Bootcamp, the USB with the Windows Drivers, or any other drive.
So, what are my next steps? I can restore from TimeMachine and start over, but would rather work from where I am.
Thanks!
MacBook Pro Retina
