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Q: Boot Camp Message = CDBOOT : Couldn't find BOOTMGR

Hi,

 

I partionned my 32 bit Yosemite Mac OS X, and all work until I try to install my Windows7 32 Bits Professional iso, with my self burned DVD. I use an external LG DVD writer / reader, because my built in optical reader's broken, with my portable Mac.

 

So I was told that the problem should be with HOW I actually burned the DVD, that it was the only problem at this point...


So know, basically whenever I try to open my Mac, if I do not hold *alt* key while the sound's on, I get a black screen saying something like no driver or something, and if I try to connect with y external LG optical DVD reader with the seemingly bad burnt DVD, it says the message I wrote in the title of this post...

 

So could someone give me an exact procedure to finally be able to install windows 7 on my computer and play Path of Exile like a boss please?

 

Thanks!

 

- jasmin

Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), Boot Camp issue

Posted on Jun 25, 2015 3:42 PM

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Q: Boot Camp Message = CDBOOT : Couldn't find BOOTMGR

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  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 26, 2015 7:13 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 26, 2015 7:13 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    Please go to System Report -> Disc Burning when the LG is plugged in and verify what you see. You may want to leave the current "blank" DVD in the drive when you do this.

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 26, 2015 8:07 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 26, 2015 8:07 PM in response to Loner T

    Could you please tell me exactly how I can go to System Report (which I can assume is in Disk Utility application)? I try googling it and checking in finder or in Disk Utility, and I cannot find what you speak in last message.

     

    Thanks for everythings as always

  • by Loner T,Helpful

    Loner T Loner T Jun 26, 2015 8:16 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 26, 2015 8:16 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    About This Mac -> (More Info) -> System Report -> Disc Burning.

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 28, 2015 12:22 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 28, 2015 12:22 PM in response to Loner T

    Ok here's the printscreen!

    All seem right...

    Thanks!Screen Shot 2015-06-28 at 15.19.00.png

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 28, 2015 12:48 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 28, 2015 12:48 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    You may want to avoid posting the Serial numbers on a public forum.

     

    It looks correct. The Media entries look normal. Can you burn your ISO using the link I provided and post a similar screen shot?

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 28, 2015 2:24 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 28, 2015 2:24 PM in response to Loner T

    Ok I burned it well (had to deconnect and reconnect the USB port of the LG External Optical Drive for it to activate the Burn button... strangely!)

     

    I worked (parlty)! THe Windows DVD was recognized and the Windows blue screen appeared.

     

    Now, when I tried to install it, with Custom installation (not Upgrade), it showed 4 Disk Partitions.

     

    Disk 0 Partition 1 Total Size 200 mb Free Space 0 mb Type Summary

     

    Disk 0 Partition 2 Total Size 152 gigs Free Space 0 mb Type Summary

     

    Disk 0 Partition 3 Total Size 619 mb Free Space 0 mb Type Summary

     

    Disk 0 Partition 4 Bootcamp Total Size 79,2 gigs Free Space 79,1 gigs Type Summary

     

    And when I tried to select, say, Boot Camp (fourth), it said :

     

    (Triangle with a ! in it Icon) Windows cannot be installed to this hard disk space : Windows must be installed to a partition formatted as NTFS.

     

    NTFS. Ring a bell, you spoke of it earlier... What will I have to do, please?

     

    Also, I may have to re-buy my Windows 7 activation number, it look as if it doesn't exist, so I may have lost 40$ there... Any suggestion where to buy a good Windows 7 32 bits activation number for discount and Who Work, please?

     

    Thanks

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 28, 2015 3:11 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 28, 2015 3:11 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    You need to let the Windows installer format Partition 4 (BOOTCAMP) to NTFS. This is an example from an older OSX version without Recovery HD.

     

    S0003_VistaInstall.png

     

    S0002_VistaFormat.png

     

    You can try DreamSpark.

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 28, 2015 3:54 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 28, 2015 3:54 PM in response to Loner T

    Excellent, so what should I do exactly? Dld Dreamspark, load it on my USB Key and connect when on this Disk Partition??

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 28, 2015 3:55 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 28, 2015 3:55 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    Complete installing Windows first. DreamSpark is a retail store for Windows. You can call Microsoft or the retailer who you bought the license from and ask them for a replacement.

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 28, 2015 4:11 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 28, 2015 4:11 PM in response to Loner T

    Thanks for tips.

     

    What should I do to "use" Dreamspark? I cannot confirm I'm a student, I think.

     

    And what's more, when I'll have a file to download, what file exactly should I dld and How should I use it, once on the DIsk Partition sequence of Windows 7 installation?

     

    THanks

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 28, 2015 4:14 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 28, 2015 4:14 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    The Windows installer does not need any files right now. Can you format and continue the Windows installation? We can worry about Activation code after you have Windows installed properly.

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 28, 2015 6:04 PM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 28, 2015 6:04 PM in response to Loner T

    HEY IT WORKED!

    I have the Windows 7 up and Running, even the Windows Activation Key Worked!!

     

    Only last issue : I have no sound... Read about using things like Realtek... Would you give me a suggestion?

     

    BTW... Thanks to you Don't know who you are, or WHAT you are : an employee, or just someone with real good intentions (and knowledge!!) but THANKS my friend for everything I'll dedicate my first kills on Path Of Exile to you

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 28, 2015 6:25 PM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 28, 2015 6:25 PM in response to JasminDarveau

    Use System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support to download the BC drivers appropriate for your 2009 MBP and Boot Camp: Install or repair Boot Camp drivers.

     

     

    BTW... Thanks to you Don't know who you are, or WHAT you are : an employee, or just someone with real good intentions (and knowledge!!) but THANKS my friend for everything I'll dedicate my first kills on Path Of Exile to you

    I do not work for Apple. Enjoy your PoE and save someone after you get your first kill.

  • by JasminDarveau,

    JasminDarveau JasminDarveau Jun 29, 2015 7:01 AM in response to Loner T
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    Jun 29, 2015 7:01 AM in response to Loner T

    Hi, I still have some questions, please.

     

    First, when I do alt at starting of computer, I have Mac, WIndows and a third selection called Recuperation 10.10.3.

     

    I'd want to remove the third selection of startup, please.

     

    Also, I have a problem with Firefox 30.0.5. Essentially, I keep Refreshing it, and it keep coming back to it same option it had, with add-on slow.

     

    I even tried to erase firefox and reinstall, and it didn't do anything...

     

    THanks for help (if possible)!!

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Jun 29, 2015 7:13 AM in response to JasminDarveau
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    Jun 29, 2015 7:13 AM in response to JasminDarveau

    1. You should not use Alt Key to switch between the OSes in general. Please see https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17862?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US .

    2. You should not remove the Recovery HD, it will cause problems and also render your Windows in-operational.

    3. Try a different browser (Chrome) and test.

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