Until this bug is fixed, users will have to use version 1511 or find another way copy data from HFS formatted volumes. Therefore, if you using version 1601 of Windows 10, you many not be able to access HFS formatted volumes even if you have installed the Boot Camp Support Software. Here is a link to an Apple Communities web site that also confirms this bug exists.

This version has a bug that can prevent read only access to HFS formatted volumes. This is referred to as the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Recently, Microsoft has released a new version numbered 1607. Below is example.įor version 1511, read only access to HFS+ formatted partitions can be enabled by installing the Boot Camp Support Software. The Windows version can be determined by opening a Command Prompt window and entering the command. The originally released version of Windows 10 was number 1511. Generally these are the 2012 and later models. Select 'Download Windows Support Software'.Īpple officially supports Windows 10 on the newer Macs.Open the Boot Camp Assistant application.If you are running El Capitan (OS X 10.11), you can download the Boot Camp Support Software by following the steps given below.

Open boot camp assistant