In fact we will instruct Virtualbox to install files on a “real” not virtual disk. This approach will enable you to boot Windows in either BIOS or EFI mode, and it willĬreate a virtual partition table on the virtual disk to match the Windows boot mode.” 'use VirtualBox with a virtualized disk file rather than give VirtualBox access to an entire hard disk. The issue is EFI and BIOS boot which virtualbox will enable: The idea is to create a fake preparation/install through virtualbox, prepare some files on the target disk/partition, boot through rEFIt into the windows installer and install as native procedure. The working Mac os for this will be 10.10.5 but perhaps would work on el Capitan. The usb option is easily created but the mac would not boot from the usb regardless and my DVD writer seems flakey at best. I also tried modifying Bootcamp assistant under el Captian not Yosemite which also worked well but I could not create a DVD and the usb option failed probably because of the 32 bit EFI issue. I recommend a dedicated disk or in my case I partitioned a disk whilst trying several usb and dvd creation options of which none worked well. These are at least 4 phases to installation.ģ and preliminary install with Virtualbox.Ĥ full native install from windows 10 installer.Ĭups of Tea or coffee because phase 2-3 will take about 30-90 minutes but phase 4 could take 1-3 hours.Ĭarefully follow the instructions and I have indicated places where you can pause installation and resume later.

Operating under 10.10.5 Yosemite which is on SSD. Multiple monitor setup: 1 boot screen and 2 main monitors with the R9 card. Sound via Harman Kardon Soundsticks iSub with 3.5mm audio jack. Nvidia 7300GT in slot 4 video for boot screen

Gigabyte R9 280x oc non-flashed card in slot 1 video My mac pro is 2.1 flashed although I do not think it is necessary if you have not done that.Īll HDD bays occupied and Firewire extrenal HDD. Please cross post into any warcraft forum. You can download all your tools and provided you have a late model video card, there is no requirement to replace your mac pro- at least not for another 2-3 years. Shame on Apple for expecting mac users to invest such outrageous hardware. With this solution you have all the tools you need to continue to play warcraft. Native Install Windows 10 on mac pro 1.1 / 2.1 without usb or dvd or bootcampĪlso it is a solution for aggrieved Warcraft players who are compelled to buy expensive mac pro 5.1 and video card to play.

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