Trying to install Windows 7 or 8 on old MBP
Hi all
i've tried for 6 hrs today... no way out. I'm trying to revamp an old MBP Core Duo 2,1 Ghz, with Windows 7 (or 8.1, it's the same).
Downloaded both ISO version of Windows installer.
- Tried with USB stick -> Non-system disk error
- Tried with DVD created from ISO images -> bootcamp restarts and then show me a grey screen. Stuck.
- Tried with the same procedure used for Ubuntu (USB stick/HDD prepared through dd command, etc...). Non-system disk error
I cannot find any solution... googled tons of pages/suggestions/forums and tried all ways. Nothing.
My mac has Snow Leopard on it because it's the last version supported by its hardware.
Maybe I've to try with physical DVD bought from Microsoft (not downloaded from their site).
Any suggestions?
Thank you,
What is the Mac year/model? You may be able to install only 32-bit if it is a Core Duo (not Core 2 duo).
What is the output of the following command in OSX Terminal?
sysctl hw.cpu64bit_capable
hw.cpu64bit_capable: 1
If your Mac has a functional built-in Optical Drive, you need to use that. It will not work any other way. Use a USB2 flash drive for BC drivers, not a USB3.
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