Can not install a Windows ISO in Boot Camp

I created a partition for Boot Camp and I am ready to install Windows. Downloaded a trial Windows 7 ISO from MS and copied to a flash drive. Boot Camp does not recognize the ISO and is looking for an installation disk. How can I Install the downloaded ISO?

Hi NCMau,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you are trying to install Windows using Bootcamp on your Apple computer. I understand you are using a trial version of Windows as well. To install Windows via Bootcamp on your Apple computer, Windows must be the full version. Please refer to the attached article for further information.
Mac Basics: Using Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp - Apple Support
Requirements
To use Boot Camp, you need:
An Intel-based Mac with a built-in keyboard, external USB keyboard, or an Apple supplied wireless keyboard, and a built-in trackpad, USB mouse, USB trackpad, or Apple supplied wireless mouse or trackpad.
Mac OS X v10.5 or later.
The latest firmware updates available for your Mac.
Boot Camp Assistant, which is located in /Applications/Utilities/ . You can also open Launchpad and type Boot Camp Assistant in the search field.
A DVD or downloaded (ISO) "full version" of Windows installation media. Boot Camp does not include Windows.
For additional requirements, see Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows
Cheers,
Joe

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