I'm Having problems installing windows 7 through bootcamp Version 3.0.4onto my Imac 27in mid 2011 model

So confused... ran boot camp, and created the partition, but when I insert my windows 7 disc, it spits it out, and says please insert disk! When I reeboot my computer, it now goes to a black screen that says no bootable drive... and insert boot disc to continue? So now I have to hold down the option key to boot my Imac in its normal mode! Someone, please help!

Update Boot camp through Software updates and sorry to tell you but if the built in Superdrive is not working you will never install Windows on that Mac computer.
As has beenn pointed out Apple have Locked the system from booting from the Windows install system from any other source then the internal DVD drive. So no working internal DVD drive = No installing of Windows.
You'll have to get the internal drive replaced or maybe hack the case and install a Tray load DVD drive in the system. Never tried that but I bet it would work. I think the restriction is the DVD drive has to be connected to the secondary SATA port. Having any DVD drive connected to that port would allow you to boot to the Windows installer.

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Hi and welcome to Discussions,
is that the Apple Raid card ?
The Apple Raid card does not support the installation of Windows on it http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2855
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http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/9862/screenshot20101105at125.png
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EDIT:
If you decide to archive & re-install, you simply start Bootcamp afterward and restore the single partition then re-partion using BC.
Obviously a person can format the Mac drive and reinstall a clone using Time Machine, or Superduper. I find these less easy and just as risky as the above methods. My experience only...
Good luck!
http://hintsforums.macworld.com/archive/index.php/t-72767.html
Message was edited by: NA Smith

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i am trying to install win7 x64 ultimate edition in bootcamp on my latest imac mid 2011 i7, 3.4ghz, 12gb ram. I have created the bootcamp partition and i have the win7 installation disc. Once the computer restarts to begin setup of win7, the speed is rediculously slow, and i mean slow. it would literraly take about 5 hrs alltogether to install the windows7, and in between the screens, it usually takes about 10 minutes for each screen to appear, plus mouse is not responsive for about 5 minutes before the next step is completed. i have first tried to install win7 from snow leopard via bootcamp (installation of windows was slow). i upgraded to lion OS, and the same problem is consistant, redicously slow instalation. Even if thw win7 installs successfully (after like 5 hours), its not operational at all. i am unable to install the drivers once the win7 installation fully completes, because of its no response to any commands
I have performed the installation of bootcamp win7 a week earlier on my MBA (latest edition), same win7 disk via USB drive without any problems and it runs smooth. the same is not the case installing on imac 27". Any ideas?

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3rd party memory might be an issue.
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Installing win7 on imac 27" mid 2011 model

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Hi,
There is a Boot Camp (it's Boot Camp not bootcamp) forum, I'd recommend re-posting there. Also if you haven't seen it here is the Installation and Setup Guide for Boot Camp.
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I'm Having problems installing windows 7 through bootcamp Version 3.0.4onto my Imac 27in mid 2011 model

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