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El Capitan is macOS version 10.11, released by Apple in 2015. On WindowsForum.com, discussions about El Capitan focus on networking and interoperability with Windows PCs. Users report issues connecting from Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 to a Mac running El Capitan, even after following Apple's network sharing setup. Another common topic is using Boot Camp to install Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 on an iMac running El Capitan, where users encounter problems such as an empty drive selection screen during Windows setup. These threads highlight challenges in cross-platform file sharing and dual-boot configuration between El Capitan and various Windows versions.
  1. S

    Windows 10 Connecting to a Mac

    Hi Guys, I wonder if anyone here networks with a PC! I have upgraded my early 2011 17" MacBook Pro to Elcapitan and my custom PC to Windows 10. Prior to this the OSX was Yosemite and Windows 8.1. I could connect to the Mac from Windows no problem. Since upgrading both I can't connect to the...
    • Steve Morris
    • Thread
    • apple support compatibility connection issues custom pc el capitan file sharing home network mac macbook network network setup remote access tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. elaypro

    Windows 10 Windows 8 Setup Screen Remains Empty?

    I'm trying to install Windows 8.1 from a CD i bought on my iMac Mid-2014 El Capitan OS X via Bootcamp. I also later want to upgrade to Windows 10. I went through the Bootcamp Assistant partition setup easily but when Windows 8.1 starts up and I get to the "Where do you want to install Windows?"...
    • elaypro
    • Thread
    • bootcamp el capitan installation mac setup upgrade windows windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support