jeffmarani wrote:
I first noticed “Create a Windows 7 or later version install disk” was missing from Boot Camp Assistant after installing El Capitan. So how to we solve this you ask? Read through the rest of the article to find out. Prerequisites: 1. Xcode (can be downloaded and installed from App Store) 2.
- Windows 7 was installed on it besides my El Capitan OS X a month ago, and BootCamp was deleted by my son. I'm not a Bootcamp fan. Personally, I would max out your RAM (8GB for 2010 and 16GB for 2011) install an SSD and run VirtualBox and install Win10 there. If you haven't put in an SSD, I would do that too.
- The solution is to edit the Info.plist - which is locked down by the OS and not overridable with sudo (on El Capitan) Rebooted into Recovery mode - opened terminal, disabled the obnoxious sudo block via: csrutil disable. Edited the Info.plist. Restarted Bootcamp Assistant. Option now available, waited 45 min for it to create the media.
Hi,
I want to install Windows 7 Ultimate on my MacBook (13-inch Late 2009)using Bootcamp in El Capitan, it's been more than a week I'm struggling.
I can't let Bootcamp download support files, because it seems it's a huge file (Downloading says like: 29000 minutes remaining, then 28000 and so on...), and it gives 'Connection error' after a few minutes.
Are you using a wireless connection? If yes, please try a wired (ethernet connection). On a 2009 Mac, you do not need the drivers to install Windows. You must use a physical DVD in your built-in Optical drive. External Optical drives will not work. Please do not connect any peripherals during Windows installation.
Please also see Install Windows 7 and earlier on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support . Step 11 is meant to be used if you are using a USB Installer, but not in your case.
Mac Os X El Capitan Boot Camp Windows 7
First Question:
Is there any way I can download the Bootcamp v6 (in El Capitan) support files separately?
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What I have is a mixed Service Pack 1 Windows (All Editions).
When I run Bootcamp it says 'Install Windows 7' but although the disk is in drive and it's bootable (installed WIndows with it on PCs), it says 'Could not find the installer disk'.
Bootcamp El Capitan Windows 7 64-bit
I searched and read many many topics on Apple's forum and other places.
Like creating USB bootable from Windows installation disk. none worked.
Please download a 64-bit (or 32-bit) Windows 7 ISO from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7 using your W7 product key. Do not use a mixed 32-bit/64-bit DVD or ISO. Your Mac does not support USB Installers for Windows.
Second Question:
What's the problem with this disk while as I said it works on PCs?
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Talking to Support Staff they advised me to download Bootcamp v4.1 (I guess it was that - around 600MB in size).
Please look at the Install W7 link and download the BC drivers appropriate for your Mac year/model. BC6 drivers support W8.1/W10 on newer Macs. They are not appropriate for your Mac.
Third Question:
I need sound, trackpad and other stuff work inside Windows.
Will this file work in Windows 7?
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There is a way to install Windows without Bootcamp:
Shrink Mac partition, format it as ms-dos, put Windows installation in drive, reboot and install Windows 7.
The BC drivers that you download will provide appropriate support. You need to run setup.exe from the Bootcamp folder once you download the correct drivers to a USB2 Flash drive. Do not use a USB3 flash drive. Let BC Assistant do what it was designed to do. Bypassing it will lead to further problems during and after installation.
Last Question:
Can I install Windows without Bootcamp and have devices working inside Windows?
Yes, but see the suggested methods. There is no need to bypass BC Assistant, unless you have a partially functional Mac.
Aug 27, 2016 9:26 AM