Windows 10 Bootcamp Macbook Pro 2015

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Erikv1

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Hi,

I've read somewhere here (can't find the thread back) that there is a problem with using a Bootcamp based VM through parallels for the new Macbook (Pro) range, which uses 4kb sectors on the SSD rather than 512b sectors. I am running into problems related to this as well.
Do you have any idea / indication when an update resolving this problem will be made available?

Cheers!
 
Hi,
A step-by-step approach:
  1. Install Windows 8.1 using the Bootcamp assistent
  2. Upgrade to Windows 10 (booted in Windows, so not using Parallels or other VM), let it update
  3. Replace volume.inf to make it visible in Parallels
  4. Create new VM using Parallels
After step 4 the new OS will not load in Parallels, giving a sata error. Booting through Bootcamp gives an error that it needs to rebuilt its boot as it is corrupted (if I recall correctly). For your information, I tried this multiple times on a new Macbook Pro (early 2015, 256GB model, 8GB ram).

Are you able to reproduce the issue?

More information here:
https://forum.parallels.com/threads/parallels-doesnt-see-my-windows-partition-to-make-a-vm.328395/
and here:
https://forum.parallels.com/threads...in-parallels-desktop-10-on-macbook-12.329049/

Again, the question is if there is any timeframe at which this issue will be resolved. I've bought Parallels purely for Windows 10 virtualisation and would love to start using it :)
 
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Update:

I reinstalled Windows 10, and again replaced the volume.inf. Now it does boot (don't know exactly why). In addition, my Windows is activated in both Parallels VM as when booted directly in Bootcamp. I use a student license / retail key (not OEM).

Everything works great now!
 
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