Windows 10 initial setup issue encountered during bootcamp. Please seek assistance.
Windows 10 initial setup issue encountered during bootcamp. Please seek assistance.
I’m working through your installation attempts on your Mac Mini. Here’s a summary of what you’ve done:
1. You obtained the Windows 10 tool from Microsoft and created a USB drive.
2. You used Bootcamp Assistant, choosing only the second and third options—download drivers on another USB stick and install Windows 7.
3. Bootcamp got stuck while downloading drivers repeatedly; you later manually downloaded the correct drivers for Stick B.
4. After installing Windows 7, you tried partitioning your HDD and booted into Windows Installer setup.
5. You noticed the drivers weren’t working, suspecting they might be incorrect.
6. You retried with the drivers on Stick A, which worked this time.
7. Despite adjustments, the process kept failing at finding or installing the right drivers.
8. You exchanged drivers between sticks and still faced issues.
It seems the driver files you downloaded in step 3 may not match the version available for your Mac’s architecture or system requirements. Also, partitioning and installation steps didn’t resolve the problem consistently. You might want to verify the exact driver version from Microsoft for your Mac model and ensure the correct ISO and drivers are used. If you can confirm the driver package name or version, it could help narrow things down.