Installing windows 7 on mac
I have windows 7 on a .iso format on my usb plugged in. When i go on bootcamp to try and create a partition to install it on my HD it only shows me i can install windows on my usb??
you should change the partition of your internal hd to not be all osx filesystem because windows require ntfs file system
if you need more help
guide to partition mac to to bootcamp
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I wanted to install windows for Mac and I had vista so I put I the disk and installed followed the steps it then it closed my computer wen I turned it on it went straight to windows and it asked me to install it and put in the windows box code I found out I didn't have it so I wanted to go back to Mac I shut it off and it just goes back to windows and asks me to put the box code how do I get rid of it and go back to Mac because no buttons work at the start and i can't take out the disk !! Help
The two other posts are correct... so I'll just clarify. What's happening right now is your system is trying to boot into Windows in order to finish the installation. What you want to do is make it boot into OS X. As mende1 indicated, with your system off, hold down the Option key and continue to hold it while you turn the system on. You will eventually be presented with an option to select which partition you would like to boot from. Choose OS X. After you get into OS X, again, as mende1 indicated, change the Startup Disk to OS X. What this will do is cause your system to automatically boot into OS X when you restart it instead of you having to use the Option key when booting each time.
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I installed Windows and Mac OS
I installed Windows and Mac OS
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bbold wrote:
I'm curious about this, too. You may have to purchase an Apple USB Superdrive. I'm getting one of those soon anyways.
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I want to install Windows 7 on my MBP mid 2012 but in Boot Camp does not appear the check box: "Install or remove Windows 7 or later version". I continued with making the USB bootable with Windows 7 but then when I restart and boot with the USB I still can't install Windows because then I receive an error: ""Windows cannot be installed on this disk. The selected disk is of GPT partition style."
From OS with Boot Camp I didn't manage to make a partition for Windows instead I made one with Disk Utility (formated FAT).
After booting from USB that partition was also formated into NTFS necessary for Windows. Still the same error.
Any idea how to install Windows on my MAC?My Windows copy is a X64.
MBP mid 2012 with Mountain Lion 10.8.3.
Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBP91.00D3.B08
SMC Version (system): 2.2f41
Should have:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBookPro9,2
MBP91.00D3.B08 (EFI 2.9)
If you are refering to this I tried to update the EFI version (I see only SMC version 2.9 as a diferrence of what I have) but on installing I received an error: "This software is not supported on your system." -
Need to Re-install Windows on Mac with boot camp
I purchased a Mac Pro from someone about 6 months ago that already had a 2nd drive with Boot Camp and Windows XP Pro running on it. Today for the first time when I booted into Windows, I got an error message saying that I "may be a victim of software counterfiting" and that my version of Windows is not an authorized version in my region.
I have an a genuine Windows XP Pro disc with seriel that I want to now re-install over the bad version. The problem is when I try to run the CD for install, I get an error message stating that I cannot install from the CD because the version of Windows I am currently running is newer than that on the CD.
So my question is, how do I uninstall the bad version of Windows and re-install the version off the CD? I know I will lose my files and programs but everything is backed up and I will reinstall everything when I get back up and running.
Thanks for the help!!You can format from Windows CD if that is what you mean by "windows side."
Updates are usually done while boot in the OS you want to 'upgrade' while custom is only done booted from other media.
With a Mac Pro you could easily install in many different ways than if you only had a laptop or imac.
But you can't "pick yourself up by your own bootstraps."
I don't even like upgrade of SL while booted in Mac OS.
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Installed windows on mac but cant get buttons or drivers to work
well i have got a macbook pro late 2006 2.33ghz core 2 duo i installed windows 7 on it via boot camp but i cant fin dany drivers in mac osx lion in boot camp it has an option to download drivers but it says it cant find them on a server message so i a stuck i dont have any original disks with came ewith my macbook pro where can i download boot camp for windows
TheMacAndPcGuy wrote:
well i have got a macbook pro late 2006 2.33ghz core 2 duo i installed windows 7 on it via boot camp but i cant fin dany drivers in mac osx lion in boot camp it has an option to download drivers but it says it cant find them on a server message so i a stuck i dont have any original disks with came ewith my macbook pro where can i download boot camp for windows
From the download, just keep trying, it can take a while. -
Installed Windows on Mac with Boot Camp and did something HORRIBLY WRONG
Please please PLEASE tell me someone can help me!!
I tried installing Windows XP Pro on my MacBook today, I tried following the instructions but none of the windows popped up like they showed in the instructions. When the Windows Setup (blue screen) popped up, I selected Partition 3: BOOTCAMP to install it on. Then everything installed fine, but I can NOT get out of Windows now at all. I've tried restarting it, logging off, turning it off and back on, and holding the option button and NOTHING is working. Nothing that was on my Mac is in the Windows, and I have no idea at all what to do.
Please, tell me someone can help me undo this!! Thank you so much!THANK YOU SO MUCH
I put in disk 2 as a last resort and tried rebooting it again, AND IT WORKED!!!
I'm taking windows off right away, i am NOT risking that again!!
Or not mess with it at all, either way THANK YOU!!!
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I can't install the new windows 7 to my Mac book pro with Retina display.
try following some guides there are tons both in text and on youtube
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986?viewlocale=en_US
more
https://www.google.dk/search?client=opera&q=guide+to+install+windows+7+bootcamp& sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
if you don't have much exp with installing operating systems try getting a friend or relative to help you -
Bootcamp - Installing Windows on Mac Book Pro
Can I use an external hard drive ( which contains the windows.exe file, and other windows supporting documents ) to instal windows on my mac ?
I took the following steps using the BootCamp program:
1, Created a windows install disk
- I selected the .iso file located on my desktop to create the install disk. However, the "install disk" is actually my external Seagate hard drive, not a DVD.
2. Bootcamp support files were downloaded to my USB
2. I then partitioned the Mac OS X hard drive ( equally divided the space )
3. The Mac restarts, but then goes into a dark screen. Nothing shows up on the screen , it's pitch black. Seconds later, the internal cooling fans are working real fast. Real fast. It almost feels like the Mac is overheating, and the fans are working over time.
- I then experimented with this problem, and decided to remove the USB drive ( which as the bootcamp support docs on it ) prior to restarting the mac. When the USB drive is removed, the Windows install setup initiates, however, the program cannot find a valid drive to install the software.
I'm thinking I might have to use an actual install disk , instead of my external hard drive to install windows . Has anyone else encountered this issue ?Hi iFrausto,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand how frustrating it can be when you run into issues installing Windows on your Apple computer. In your specific situation, I would recommend reading over and using the troubleshooting provided in the following article to help you resolve this situation.
Boot Camp: iMac displays a black screen during installation of Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
Have a great day,
Joe -
Install Windows on Mac Pro Retina without Boot Camp
Hi,
I have downloaded a Win 8 ISO, used Boot Camp to "burn" the ISO image to flash. Then I used Boot Camp and downloaded related drivers etc. to the flash. Then when I chosed to install Windows using Boot Camp, I received "Insert disk to be recognized" etc - meaning it does not see Win 8 that it just "burned" to the flash. Being a tech guy, I decided to go other way - found Disk Utility and shrinked the Mac partition freeing some space for Windows partition manually. Then I decided to actually install Windows - I restarted, hold Control and finally successfully got to the Win8 installation shell. So far it worked. But then I stopped - right before clicking Format on the new partition I created. I realized that when I did that before on PCs the new Windows updates the MBR that it becomes the only bootable OS. Naturally I don't want that, I want both OS X and Win 8. So I cancelled the install and here I am
So my question is - if I bypass Boot Camp and install Win8 manually to the partition I created via Disk Utility, would I still be able to dual boot?
Thanks in advance!You should be able to hold down the option key on a restart and select what you want to boot from.
If you want to go the virtual route, you can have both running at the same time.
Parrallels
VirtualBox
VM Fusion -
Installing Windows on Mac with Ubuntu
I am trying to triple boot windows, ubuntu, and osx. I have already installed Ubuntu on a partition using rEFIt and that all went very smoothly. I did that a while ago. Now I want to install windows but I am having all sorts of difficulty.
1) Bootcamp doesnt work. A warning comes up at the very beginning saying "The startup disk cannot be partitioned." Well it already is. Is there any sort of work-around for this?
2) When I dd the windows iso onto a usb drive, rEFIt does't even recognize it so I cannot boot the Windows installer.
I am pretty helpless right now. Any advice would help. I really don't want to uninstall Ubuntu. I could use Ubuntu to install Windows but I am not sure that would help. I really want this to work in a very simple unified way under rEFIt, only EFI is not recognizing my USB Windows Installer.
I dont have a CD/DVD drive on my new Macbook Pro, but perhaps I could get one and try burning a disk. Not sure if that would solve this issue or not. I am real need of someone who knows about this stuff.
Thank you for your help,
ChetHmm. I'd really like to avoid a virtual machine. I've always had bad experienced with them slowing down my machine. I'd really like to just be able to boot into windows from startup with refit. This doesn't seem impossible...
I'm going to try to use the installation disk via remote disc. I'd like to conclusively rule out everything else before deciding to use a virtual machine...
Thanks
Chet -
hi, I would like to know if is it possible to install windows on macbook pro , because I need to have some application like SQL server and visual studio, and they could not be install on mac
Windows on a Mac
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Confused with installing windows for mac
I want to install windows onto my macbook pro (2011) but have come across something that may be a problem and I am looking for some help...
I understand that I need to get a version of windows to do this, but don't really have the £80 or so to get a fully copy from microsoft. I have looked on ebay and seen some sellers offering a Windows 8/8.1 version that boots from a DVD or USB, for around £10-12. In the item description, it says that I need a license key to perform a clean install.
What does this mean for me? Will it still work if this may not be the full version and I don't have a license key?
If it's any help, here is the item description:
Please note that you will require your license key to perform the clean install from the bootable media that you will receive. This can usually be found on a sticker on the underside of your laptop or back of PC. However, if you can't find your key you can freely download software that will tell you your product key from http://www.magicaljellybean.com/downloads/KeyFinderInstaller.exe
Without your license key this software is useless and please note that you are purchasing software only which has been directly downloaded from Microsoft and then used to create a bootable DVD. You are NOT bidding on a fully activated copy of Microsoft Windows.
Thank you all in advance!And you should note that you can get the software (no key) for free from Microsoft, why pay for it (especially as you still need a key)
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Installing Windows on Mac; AID needed!
I want to install XP Pro on my Mac, for the sole purpose of playing Counter Strike, CS. Source, Half-Life 1 and 2. Is 10GB (the minimum) good enough? I want to use bootcamp, is that recommended, or should I use parallels and/or VMWare? Should I install anti-virus software right away?
If I do use bootcamp, can I "unite" my HD after the windows partition if I don't want windows anymore without consequence?
(I have my data backed up just in case so no worries there)Hi paulie1214;
Generally for gaming Boot Camp is considered to be the better solution. With Windows installed, it is necessary to install something for protection from virus. As to the amount of disk space with the number of games you are talking about that might be a tight fit. Really for a better answer you should ask over in the Boot Camp forum though.
Never have used anything from M$ on my Mac, I can't answer from personally knowledge but I have read that Boot Camp in addition to creating the partition for XP, it can also delete it.
Allan
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