Windows 7 on imac 2006
Does anyone know the best way to install Windows 7 Pro on late 2006 imac running Mac OS 10.6.8.?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Okay, I asked MS support about this. After reading their reply (which said go check out the Apple support), and then reading Apple's support threads, I attempted to update my first-generation, very first-Intel-based, early 2006 iMac. (20", 2.0 GHz CPU, 1.5 GB RAM)
I had been waiting so all the drivers could catch up and all the issues could be ironed out. I am happy to report that everything went just perfect.
I backed up EVERYTHING. I used Windows Easy Transfer to get all my files and settings moved to the Win 7 platform.
In anticipation of problems, I downloaded all the drivers I could find (sound, display, wireless and ethernet drivers). I also downloaded all the versions of Boot Camp, except version 4.0. I did not need all the various drivers, as Win 7 seemed to recognize everything with the first Boot Camp install (3.0, from my Snow Leopard disk). And then all the Boot Camp updates installed just fine.
The only hiccups I had were getting my Magic Mouse to work. I had to revert back to the 2009-ish driver for the BlueTooth (that did it!). Win 7 was trying to give me a "Generic Bluetooth Driver" so I had to go manually find the Apple Driver. And then I had trouble getting a cranky HP Officejet to work (8500). I've been having that problem with this d**n printer for months and months.
I love Windows 7 (though I did not dislike Vista). Highest marks to both Microsoft and Apple. It is not hyperbole when I say that this iMac is the best Windows machine I've ever had!
Best of both worlds!!!