Windows 11 Install On 2011 Macbook Pro

Is it possible to properly run Windows 11 on a Early 2011 Core i5 Macbook Pro?
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Video summary:
1- Computer & OS: 2011 MacBook Pro running macOS Monterey.
2- Install Windows 11 on the MacBook Pro 2011.
3- Create a 64-bit USB Windows 11 with Rufus to bypass the CPU and TPM requirements.
4- Use Disk Utility to partition the disk into 850 GB MS-DOS(FAT32) and 350 GB Apple file system.
5- Check if the computer can still boot after partitioning.
6- Hold down the option key to select Windows 11 USB and boot from it.
7- Launch the installation of Windows 11 from USB.
8- Delete the FAT32 partition, if it's not recognized by Windows 11 setup wizard. Format this partition, Continue Windows 11 installation, then reboot.
9- Choose the Windows installation partition to boot from and continue with setup process.

[kelvinboateng]

I can confirm that as of April 19 2024 this method still works
God bless you mightily sir

[dbrosado]

I can confirm that as of June 2023, this method still works.

Have been trying several other methods but to no avail, this was the only method that worked best for the MacBook Pro 2012 (With the DVD Drive).
Installed Windows 11 using bootable USB created via Rufus Utility. Dual-booted the machine with Mac OS Ventura (OCLP) and Windows 11.

REQUIREMENTS:
- 16GB or Higher Flash Drive
- Windows Machine (For Bootable Drive Creation)
- Patience

NOTE: If you have extra drives installed on your macbook be sure to disconnect them for higher chances of success.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR WINDOWS 11 ON MACBOOK PRO 2012:

1. In Mac OS, identify which drive (SSD/HDD) you want to partition.
2. Open Disk Utility, Select "Partition" -> Click the "+" icon -> Select "Add Partition".
3. In the partition window, input desired "Name" -> Specify "Format" to "MS-DOS" -> Specify "Size" of your partition -> Click "Apply" and wait until done.
4. Now that partitioning is done, we can now proceed on creating a bootable thumbdrive using a windows machine (can also be virtualized/emulated if you dont have access to one).
5. Download the Windows 11 ".ISO" file in Microsoft's website. Also, download "RUFUS" utility that will create the bootable thumbdrive for us with the patched TPM/RAM/SecureBoot Bypass.
6. Once both files are downloaded, open and install "RUFUS". After installation, open it.
7. Open "RUFUS" -> Select "Drive" corresponding to the thumbdrive -> Locate the "ISO Image" that you've downloaded -> Set "Filesystem" to "GPT".
8. After configuring "RUFUS" -> Hit "START" -> Once clicked, a pop-up window will open -> Select the "Remove Requirement for SecureBoot and TPM" -> Hit "Next". Creation process will now start.
9. The creation of the Bootable Thumbdrive will take a few minutes so be sure to check on it from time to time to make sure there are no errors.
10. Now, once "RUFUS" is finished creating the bootable drive -> Eject the thumbdrive from the Windows PC -> Plug it into the MacBook Pro.
11. Restart the MacBook while holding the "ALT/OPTION" key. Once you are in the boot selector menu -> Select the "EFI Boot" with the Yellow USB Icon on the far right.
12. Once you are greeted with the "Windows Setup" -> Select your "Language" -> Click on "I dont have a Product Key" -> Select "Custom Installation" -> Click "Install Now".
13. Once you are in the windows where you are to select the drive you wish to install -> Select the "Drive" you have partitioned earlier with the MS-DOS format.
14. If you try to hit next on the drive, it will not work due to an error.
15. To fix this, simply "DELETE" that drive -> After deleting, it will show as "Unallocated Drive" -> Select that and Windows 11 shall now proceed with the installation.
16. Windows 11 installation will take a few minutes so be sure to check on it from time to time.
17. After installation, your machine will restart a couple of times, let it do its thing and wait until you get to the welcome screen of Windows 11.
18. Once you are in the Windows 11 Welcome Screen -> Setup everything -> Connect to the Internet using LAN Cable as WiFi will not work initially.
19. Once finished with the setup process and you are in the windows desktop screen, we can now proceed on installing necessary drivers.
20. Reboot back to Mac OS -> Download "Bombardier" and open it -> In the program menu, select "MacBook Pro 2012 (MacBook Pro 9, 2)" and download the package "6.0.6136".
21. After downloading the file, it will be in ".dmg" format. Mount that file, copy all the contents inside that file and paste it into to your thumbdrive.
22. Restart your MacBook Pro back to Windows 11. Once inside windows -> Open Windows Explorer -> Locate Thumbdrive -> Open "Bootcamp.exe" -> Install bootcamp.
23. After installation has finished, select reboot. After reboot, keyboard backlight will still not work, to fix this, simply open "Apple Software Update" app and install all available updates.
24. It will prompt you to restart once drivers are installed, so restart. After the restart, everything should work fine (i.e. Keyboard Backlight, Screen Dimming, Audio, etc.).
25. Thats it, you have succesfully dual-booted your MacBook Pro 2012.

Current Configuration of my old MacBook Pro 2012.
- Dual Boot (OCLP Ventura and Windows 11)
- Intel i5 Variant
- 16 GB RAM
- 500GB SSD

[valeriyzhukow]

Hello, Thanks for the great video and drivers. One more question - will keyboard backlight work on windows 11 ? Thanks

[kapilrajput]

I am always facing that issue - Windows could not prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of installation. To install Windows

[bccicone]

Does not work on sonoma opencore legacy patcher. The windows 11 partition has to be formatted NTFS Otherwise it will not install. Next I’ll try tuxera to see if i can get it formatted. Homebrew ntfs-3g no longer works on Sonoma

[funnyizy]

yo brother great english btw and i have been watching you from years and years your the only person i come to watch tech vids and i have a question as one of the oldest subscriber would you be kind enough to make a video about how to install windows 10 on same macbook i did Monterey just like you i did every thing you did but i want windows 10 so can make a vid or maybe even type it how do i do can i do it by bootcamp or what

[GRIINCHH]

For the drivers I got Bluetooth to work perfectly; but audio still doesn’t work for me I tired everything even using the drivers you recommended but it won’t let me use them… any tips?

[andrewdupuis]

that's cool. i have 2011 MacBook Pro to maybe i try it I tried windows 10 before i couldn't get sound to work

[cladiot]

I honestly had sucess with the imac bootcamp drivers which you Install via terminal. Also you have proper touchpad support.

[notblue]

So u can run windows 11 on a max but display adapters will be missing and u can’t get them so if your trying play games u can’t. 😮

[Truestory-]

Brother please help my screen is blur like its not clear how to download display drivers macbook 2011 in windows 11

[noobzz]

hey im getting bsod error when i install windows 11 whenever i start the mac it always shows bsod after 5 sec any solutions?

[michaelschlesinger]

Hey, hast du versucht die ganze Nummer ohne ein MAC OS zu machen? Bzw sieht da jemand Probleme?

[daneedwards]

There's no way to use the Bootcamp assistant to install Windows 11 on that machine? Thanks.

[MichelangeloVisconti]

Hello thanks for this interesting video. I have the same Macbook but windows update doesnt find any driver as happen to you in your video. Intel hd graphics doesn't shop up. I have tried brigadier with the old Bootcamp installation designed for this hardware and windows 7 but video driver crash just after boot. I have tried to download your driver (thanks a lot) but except some exe I don't understand how to install the other drivers. Could you please drop a line where you explain? Thanks

[Chizzy-zvsz]

hello how can you take back macos back after the windows is installed

[elsombero]

Nice, I tried to install Windows 11 custom iso with TPM/CPU bypass and it seems to work fine. I currently run Ventura on my 2012 MBP and to be honest, I always hated bootcamp. For example on the 2019 mbp with amd gpu, I used bootcamp and I was forced to use 30 months old drivers. Later on I sold it and downgraded because of it and the shitty security chip. I'm not a fan of Windows because it's garbage but Linux has too many issues and the custom Windows ISO's that I get from a private/invite-only forum are mostly optimized with all bloatware removed (that bloatware can be restored via powershell) and if you get it from the right system modder, you can get a windows iso, without any activators, that only use 800mb-1.4gb of RAM like in the good old Windows 7 x64 days.

Well, I don't know how long I'll use this MacBook that way but once I get my first pay from my home office job that I do alongside school, I'll sell this MacBook for way more that I paid for it since I have there 2 x 500gb SATA SSD's and one 1tb m.2 SATA SSD, new battery from iFixit and I upgraded it from 2gb (2x 1gb) RAM to 16gb RAM and I'll buy an 2020 Dell XPS which has the faster PCIE m.2 SSD's, amazing service manuals if you live in the EU [or use a EU VPN ;) ] and it has almost as good trackpad as the MacBook have. If you studied electronics engineering like I did, you can go to JLC PCB, design your own PCB with a voltage switching chip and a USB C port. I did that on my ThinkPad T60 and I can pre-set the chip to talk to the (Quallcom QuickCharging compatible) charger to deliver 5 - 20volt to the laptop.
Sure, you'll have to do a molding for the USB C port or just cut a hole but it's worth it since nowadays everything is powered with USB C. From my fancy car coffee maker to even my little garage door opener where I installed a LiPo battery from one of those disposable e-ciggaretts that can be actually recharged if you know how to do it the proper way.

[guilhermehenrich]

Thunderbolt to displayport monitor dont worked win11 macbook pro 2011

[_Mehar_]

Hi can you give me drivers for macbook pro 2011 13 inch 🙏🏻🥺