Install windows bootcamp external dvd

Hi, I need to install Windows with Bootcamp on my macbook pro (15'' 2007), but my internal DVD drive doesn't work. How could I do to use an external DVD drive?
Thank you
Daniele

Sorry but did you Read my post? Right at the start I said "All Macs That COME WITH an INTERNAL DVD Drive".
The Mac Air doesn't so Apple has allowed Windows to install from either an external DVD drive or a USB thumb drive.
All Macbook Pro's, Except the Retina Models, have a Built in, Internal, DVD drives and with those models Apple has Restricted the installation of Windows from only that Built in, Internal, DVD drive.
Boy I now hope that is clear enough for you to understand.
Good Luck & Best Wishes.
Nimodeo wrote:
Excuse me, How is it possible to install Windows using Bootcamp on Macbook Air without a DVD drive?

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