Cannot install Windows 8 on retina Macbook Pro 2011

I try to install and run Windows 8 on my Macbook Pro 15 "retina end 2011 with OS 10.10.5."

I read a ton of forums, and they say all get a Windows 8 ISO from Microsoft Web site. I did it.

Then, they say get a Virgin USB key and plug it in. I did, and I put the ISO on my USB external drive.

Then he said: open Boot Camp Assistant, what I do, but then it does not match what say all forums. When I open the Boot Camp Assistant, he goes to the Introduction page. I click CONTINUE and the next page says SELECT TASKS. The only two available tasks are to "Download the latest software from Apple support" or "install Windows 7 or later.

I select both, it asks me to select my destination drive, what I do, then click "CONTINUE".

It downloads the Windows support software.

Then I get an error message that says "Installer disc cannot is, wait a few minutes for something (I forget exactly).»

So I wait and nothing happens and I'm back on the screen SELECT TASK.

ANY HELP MUCH APPRECIATED.

Greetings Peter Degaillande1,

A MacBook Pro and MacBook Pro with Retina display requires different versions of Windows due to their different abilities. Here is the information you need to determine what Windows operating system can be installed on your.

Use Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp 8.1 - this article explains what MacBook Pro models can install Windows 8.1 and the steps on how to do this.

Install Windows 7 and older versions on your Mac with Boot Camp - this article explains what MacBook Pro models can install Windows 7 and previous versions, as well as the installation steps.

I hope this helps!

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