I waited until 2017 to install Bootcamp and Windows 10 on it. In 2014 I got a new A1465, which I believe is essentially the11 inch version of A1466. As soon as I got it, I installed Bootcamp and Windows 7, and have used it exclusively running Windows virtually every day since. My primary computer is a model A1466, which I purchased new in 2013. Thank you Loner T for your useful comments. Windows Restore wipes/formats the internal disk, which is different from the Time Machine mechanics. Logistically, Windows restore does not understand that the internal storage may have other OSes, and assumes that it owns the disk. For Macs, most drivers are built-in or installed automatically (for example, Printer drivers). The other challenge is the driver model used in Windows. If Software requires setup, then it is the extra step required on Windows. If you have licensed software, it follows the same model. Windows can be re-installed on a Mac, based on it's Retail license, unlike a PC with Windows. OEM licensing of Windows vs Retail licensing of Windows (used on Macs) works differently. It is less an Apple, more a Microsoft decision. Microsoft does not allow 'migration' of Windows.
I can hold out for quite a while using the three machines I have, but I have to wonder how one migrates image to either later MacBook or ordinary Windows? Surprised Apple never considered this. What are the Model Identifiers for each of your Macs? If you use W7 via Bootcamp on any of them, then are 2014 or older Macs. As I said, machines are same model, so I will not attempt cross-Mac restore. I wrote Twocanoes and asked about restoring Windows 7 bootcamp on Windows 10 bootcamp machine. However, if there is another solution out there, I would like to know about it before I start on this program. Because I have identical machines dedicated to my project, and can risk messing up the target machines and restoring them a few times, I may be able to cobble together something that is reliable in that environment without any help. Two of my MacBooks are the same year/model, 13", the third is same year but corresponding11" model (I assume same processor, firmware, etc.). If I pay a premium I want to know that I will hear from them in a timely fashion when I have a problem, and they will work on my problems. I would like to receive some assurance the software is still being actively supported. My plan is to either (a) talk to the principal and offer to pay more than minimal fees to get reliable support (they have something called "Premium"), or (b) buy the basic (but not rock-bottom) 39.99 version of WinClone and attempt to figure it out. It appears their support can be capricious.
I have not purchased anything from Twocanoes yet.
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