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Windows doesnt boot up after successful installation

Vadim Sm
2026-02-12
2026-02-21
  • Vadim Sm

    Vadim Sm - 2026-02-12

    Hi, and thank you for your work and help.
    Ive followed your guide, all went smooth.
    Though when I startup my mac while holding option button and choosing windows it simply loads the mac recovery and throws an error "The version of macOS on the selected disk needs to be reinstalled.
    Then i can click on startup disk option that shows the windows partition but clicking on it doesnt work unlike clicking on mac option that restarts the macOS.

    Trying the disabling efi bootloader doesnt show windows option on bootloader screen at all.

    Im using mac pro 2019 (t2 security chip set to medium security, allowed running from external)

    any advice?

    Thanks!!

     
  • Serhii

    Serhii - 2026-02-12

    Hi. If you don't use the OpenCore bootloader, this option should be disabled.

     
  • Vadim Sm

    Vadim Sm - 2026-02-12

    Hey, Ive tried with this option active and disabled.
    when enabled - no windows in bootload
    when disabled - The version of macOS on the selected disk needs to be reinstalled

    OpenCore bootloader might help here?

     
  • Vadim Sm

    Vadim Sm - 2026-02-12

    I see openCore is not supporting macOS Tahoe, so not an option for me

     
  • Vadim Sm

    Vadim Sm - 2026-02-12

    Just to make sure the app compatible with my situation
    Im on mac pro 16" 2019 (macOS 26 Tahoe)
    Unlike your video i have only 1 ssd, in which ive created new partition for windows installation.
    Installing windows 11 25H2.

    Any advice will help, Thanks!

     
  • Serhii

    Serhii - 2026-02-13

    I haven't had users contact me with this problem before. I don't know why this is happening to you. I think you could try other versions of Windows and downgrade the security settings with T2.
    I can also check if Windows installed correctly. Please send me the log. After installation, save the log (File -> Save Log).

     
  • Vadim Sm

    Vadim Sm - 2026-02-15

    Hey, thanks. tried windows 11 24H2 and have T2 set to off still same result.
    adding log.

    thanks again

     
  • Vadim Sm

    Vadim Sm - 2026-02-15

    Hey agian, apparently T2 wasnt set to off, this time it did work and windows booted.
    But now when windows boots, it seems like my keyboard and trackpad do nothing.
    I know mac bootstrap assistant have some drivers but even so i dont see how i can run them if even my keyboard and trackpad dont work.

    any suggestions?

    Thanks!

     
  • Serhii

    Serhii - 2026-02-15

    Hi. I checked the log, and Windows installed without any problems.
    I also noticed that you used the autounattend.xml answer file, which should have gotten you to the Windows desktop without internet, keyboard, and trackpad drivers. I think you'll have to temporarily use a wired keyboard and mouse until you install the drivers.

     

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