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Need assistance with bootcamp? Troubles with running games on Windows?

Need assistance with bootcamp? Troubles with running games on Windows?

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Edwind38
Junior Member

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09-18-2023, 02:18 PM

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I set up Bootcamp on my MacBook Intel model—it was the best option I could afford given my budget. I tried downloading the Batman Arkham Knight game from Steam, but it only ran for a few seconds before disappearing completely. No files remain. Anyone know what might have caused this? I really want to play games, but financial limits mean I’m stuck using the same laptop. Is the issue related to the CPU or just the drivers? Thanks for your help!

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Edwind38

09-18-2023, 02:18 PM #1

I set up Bootcamp on my MacBook Intel model—it was the best option I could afford given my budget. I tried downloading the Batman Arkham Knight game from Steam, but it only ran for a few seconds before disappearing completely. No files remain. Anyone know what might have caused this? I really want to play games, but financial limits mean I’m stuck using the same laptop. Is the issue related to the CPU or just the drivers? Thanks for your help!

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toby912
Junior Member

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09-18-2023, 03:32 PM

#2

What MacBook version are you using and do you have the latest graphics drivers set up for your Windows system?

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toby912

09-18-2023, 03:32 PM #2

What MacBook version are you using and do you have the latest graphics drivers set up for your Windows system?

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EdoubleO
Member

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09-18-2023, 04:18 PM

#3

I need a setup guide for your MacBook Pro from late 2020 with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. A boot camp would be great for preparing it for work. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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EdoubleO

09-18-2023, 04:18 PM #3

I need a setup guide for your MacBook Pro from late 2020 with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. A boot camp would be great for preparing it for work. Let me know if you'd like more details!

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timidgecko1134
Member

209

09-20-2023, 05:34 PM

#4

It seems this should work well. The device has four Thunderbolt ports, correct? I’d make sure the drivers for Intel integrated graphics are installed. Windows might have used a standard setup when you installed it, but those usually don’t deliver impressive performance. Have you checked for any updates on your Windows version?

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timidgecko1134

09-20-2023, 05:34 PM #4

It seems this should work well. The device has four Thunderbolt ports, correct? I’d make sure the drivers for Intel integrated graphics are installed. Windows might have used a standard setup when you installed it, but those usually don’t deliver impressive performance. Have you checked for any updates on your Windows version?

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V_Angel29
Member

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10-06-2023, 04:20 AM

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Did you make the bootcamp partition with the Apple tool? Sometimes drivers fail to install correctly or get skipped entirely. I suggest restarting into the macOS side and downloading the drivers yourself. Open the bootcamp utility, click on actions at the top, then select “You will need a USB or external hard drive” to download them. After that, restart back into the Windows partition and run the driver setup. Be aware the setup may try to reinstall all drivers, but it can encounter glitches (it’s just a bug). If you’re familiar with the drivers you’re installing, you can manually sort through the folder listings until you find the ones you need.

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V_Angel29

10-06-2023, 04:20 AM #5

Did you make the bootcamp partition with the Apple tool? Sometimes drivers fail to install correctly or get skipped entirely. I suggest restarting into the macOS side and downloading the drivers yourself. Open the bootcamp utility, click on actions at the top, then select “You will need a USB or external hard drive” to download them. After that, restart back into the Windows partition and run the driver setup. Be aware the setup may try to reinstall all drivers, but it can encounter glitches (it’s just a bug). If you’re familiar with the drivers you’re installing, you can manually sort through the folder listings until you find the ones you need.

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iTsMrLuisMC_
Member

224

10-06-2023, 06:18 AM

#6

I followed your instructions precisely and the software is extremely unstable. It caused even more issues than expected. My assumption about Apple and Windows being strong competitors turned out to be wrong. I tried it three times without success, experimented with alternatives but failed. Eventually, I had to wipe the entire Windows disk partition. Appreciate your assistance. Any additional tips would be great!

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iTsMrLuisMC_

10-06-2023, 06:18 AM #6

I followed your instructions precisely and the software is extremely unstable. It caused even more issues than expected. My assumption about Apple and Windows being strong competitors turned out to be wrong. I tried it three times without success, experimented with alternatives but failed. Eventually, I had to wipe the entire Windows disk partition. Appreciate your assistance. Any additional tips would be great!