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Q: Enable Bootcamp to install from usb for OSX 10.9**WORKS**

So basically, I have trying to install windows on my mbp using a usb drive. However bootcamp wont allow me to do so since I have a optical drive on the laptop. I have been searching for a long time and eventually came across this solution and I would like to share this so u guys dont have to google all over the place again .

The solutions given before by changing info.plist is correct except that now Bootcamp crashes everytime you change it in OSX 10.9.

 

Full solution:

 

1. Add your Boot Rom Version(from system info) under DARequiredROMVersions.

2. Add Model Identifier(from system info) under PreUSBBootSupportedModels

3. Delete "Pre" from "PreUSBBootSupportedModels", so you have "USBBootSupportedModels"

 

The first 3 steps are same as before and if its not clear you can easily google solutions with screenshots.

The next step is only for OSX 10.9, as it employs some kind of code signature to prevent you from changing info.plist and cause bootcamp to crash.

 

4. Open your terminal, use the following command

sudo codesign -fs - /Applications/Utilities/Boot\ Camp\ Assistant.app

 

Sudo means using administrator privilege and u need to enter your mac password. And the command resigns the bootcamp application so that it runs with the new info.plist file and not crash.

 

5. Continue on with your installation....

 

Cheers.

 

P.S. back up info.plist before u change anything.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 24, 2013 6:43 PM

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  • by Moemmelmann,

    Moemmelmann Moemmelmann Nov 10, 2013 11:05 AM in response to Aorta003
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    Nov 10, 2013 11:05 AM in response to Aorta003

    Aorta003 wrote:

     

    After doing those steps I am still getting the error after trying to start bootcamp.  I am also getting this message in the terminal

     

    /Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app: replacing existing signature

    /Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app: code object is not signed at all

    I had the same problem,

    you might have a backup (e.g.: InfoOLD.plist) in your contents folder which somehow prevents the command in Terminal from working.

     

    I stored my backup-file on the desktop and it worked just fine.

     

    M.

  • by NeedNoAlias,

    NeedNoAlias NeedNoAlias Nov 10, 2013 1:08 PM in response to Jognt
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    Nov 10, 2013 1:08 PM in response to Jognt

    Read through this discussion (my late 2009 iMac also has a defective Superdrive) and will try your suggestions, Jognt - I too have been having all sorts of difficulties getting W7 SP1 workable via Bootcamp.

     

     

    If logic has idd left the universe, I am picking up an external DVD reader (my office iMac still has a working superdrive for burning) and proceed without USB.

     

     

    And if the story continues like it has the past few hours, boot camp won't install via external DVD reader too

     

     


  • by Quic5,

    Quic5 Quic5 Nov 11, 2013 12:19 AM in response to NeedNoAlias
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    Nov 11, 2013 12:19 AM in response to NeedNoAlias

    It was an "apple external superdrive?"

    Cause if its ..

    we're not gonna spend money for to try it..

    thx

  • by changtraia1,

    changtraia1 changtraia1 Nov 11, 2013 10:31 AM in response to BITTTe
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    Nov 11, 2013 10:31 AM in response to BITTTe

    Really thanks for this tutorial. It save a lot of time

  • by dooyo,

    dooyo dooyo Nov 21, 2013 11:56 PM in response to BITTTe
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    Nov 21, 2013 11:56 PM in response to BITTTe

    Works perfectly on my iMac12.1.

     

    Thanks

  • by kl2999,

    kl2999 kl2999 Nov 25, 2013 2:15 AM in response to dooyo
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    Nov 25, 2013 2:15 AM in response to dooyo

    Dooyo, please detail your steps pls, I have imac 12.1 (mid 2011, 27"). Got my DVD rom replaced by SSD (total 2 x SSD and 1 x 2Tb drive).

     

    Tried all method mention above, still no luck. Show up no bootable disk, press any key to retry.

  • by amitefrat1,

    amitefrat1 amitefrat1 Nov 28, 2013 12:49 AM in response to BITTTe
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    Nov 28, 2013 12:49 AM in response to BITTTe

    thank you very much !! it finalley work

  • by kl2999,

    kl2999 kl2999 Nov 28, 2013 1:55 AM in response to kl2999
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    Nov 28, 2013 1:55 AM in response to kl2999

    Finally got windows 7 up without using Bootcamp. Boot from USB is not possible for a imac with internal drive. Have to use Parallel and modify MBR....

  • by mucmac,

    mucmac mucmac Nov 28, 2013 10:26 AM in response to BITTTe
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    Nov 28, 2013 10:26 AM in response to BITTTe

    Thanks, this worked perfectly on my MBP 5,1 late 2008! It just asked to download the developer tools to complete the last step.

  • by mrcomanche,

    mrcomanche mrcomanche Nov 30, 2013 10:05 PM in response to BITTTe
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    Nov 30, 2013 10:05 PM in response to BITTTe

    Hi BiTTTe

     

    Thanks for the walkthrough.

     

    I've done all of that and I still have 2 issues.

     

    1. installing windows option (the 3rd) in bootcamp assistant is disabled still, so cannot initiate the installation from OS X

     

    2. I boot up from USB device, windows loads in and then I realize my USB wired mouse and keyboard are not working.... therefore installation cannot be completed.

     

    I'm on 14,2.    27" iMac, late 2013 model.

    OS X 10.9 Maverics


    Cheers

    Bence

  • by sfframirez7,

    sfframirez7 sfframirez7 Dec 2, 2013 5:07 PM in response to BITTTe
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    Dec 2, 2013 5:07 PM in response to BITTTe

    Me puedes ayudar con un Print Screen de info, es que estuve moviendo varias cosas y no se si lo tengo bueno

  • by vteles,

    vteles vteles Dec 3, 2013 4:29 AM in response to sfframirez7
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    Dec 3, 2013 4:29 AM in response to sfframirez7

    just translating sfframirez7:

     

    "can anyone help me with a print screen of the info file, i changed several things and im not sure if i got it right"

  • by jagadeesanpd,

    jagadeesanpd jagadeesanpd Dec 5, 2013 2:29 AM in response to r3mOt3r
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    Dec 5, 2013 2:29 AM in response to r3mOt3r

    I have the same problem.  May I know how did you fix this issue?

     

    /Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app: replacing existing signature

    /Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app: code object is not signed at all

     

    I just fixed it looking from earlier discussions.  I missed it earlier.

  • by xgregious,

    xgregious xgregious Dec 11, 2013 2:28 AM in response to Aorta003
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    Dec 11, 2013 2:28 AM in response to Aorta003

    I like bootcanp.

     

    [Previous message deleted because it had already been said]

  • by djsunny,

    djsunny djsunny Dec 15, 2013 1:43 PM in response to Jognt
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    Dec 15, 2013 1:43 PM in response to Jognt

    it would seem logic has left the universe

    i followed the instrucions to install windows 7 on my 2011 MBP using diskpart and i still cannot get the usb stick to show up when i restart the computer holding option. i only see my 10.9 ssd and the recovery parition. i guess i will have to install the superdrive back into the optibay and install it that way.

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