Boot Camp Support Software is a bridge between Apple’s hardware and Microsoft’s operating system. Without it, a Mac running Windows might suffer from missing audio, unresponsive trackpad gestures, or an inability to adjust screen brightness.

MacBook Air (Mid 2011+), MacBook Pro (Mid 2010+), Mac mini (Mid 2011+), and iMac (Mid 2010+).

Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 (64-bit).

Modern versions of the support software typically focus on 64-bit operating systems. Standard requirements for recent legacy versions (like 5.1.5769) include:

Includes support for AirPort (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, the built-in iSight camera, and the Apple Remote.

Installs the Boot Camp Control Panel in Windows, allowing users to set their default startup disk and customize keyboard settings. System Requirements for 64-Bit Support

Maps Apple-specific hardware IDs to Windows driver classes.