I purchased windows 8.1 and I am attempting to install it on my Mac. When I attempt to install using bootcamp I get an error that reads "Boot Camp only supports Windows 7 or later installation on this platform. Please use an ISO file for Windows 7 or later installation."

Please help.

use Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457

contact Apple for more details guidance

• Edited by britishdhez 50 minutes ago

use Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457

contact Apple for more details guidance

• Edited by britishdhez 48 minutes ago

use Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457

contact Apple for more details guidance

• Edited by britishdhez Wednesday, April 01, 2015 6:30 AM

use Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457

contact Apple for more details guidance

• Edited by britishdhez Wednesday, April 01, 2015 6:30 AM

use Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5621

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201457

contact Apple for more details guidance

• Edited by britishdhez Wednesday, April 01, 2015 6:31 AM
• Proposed as answer by Roger LuMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator 5 hours 29 minutes ago

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for using Windows.

Please make sure you are using right version Windows and a ISO for installation.

Create installation media for Windows 8.1

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Install Windows 8.1 on a Mac

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/install-windows-on-mac

Since Boot Camp is a program hosted by Apple, we suggest you contact Apple for support and more guidance.

Regards

D. Wu