Hi,
I'm trying to work out if I can install Windows 7 under Bootcamp on my older (Feb 2008) iMac (running Lion).
This article (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899) implies I can, but the link under 'some Macs'
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
talks more about hardware and implies I need an iMac newer than Feb 2010.
Can someone clarify?
I'd prefer to use 64-bit.
Thanks.
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5), Built Feb 2008
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
You can install Windows 7 on Boot Camp on your computer without any problem.
The last link says that only Late 2009 and newer iMacs are compatible with the 64-bit Windows 7. I mean, you can install a 64-bit Windows 7 because you have a 64-bit processor, but 64-bit Boot Camp drivers aren't available for your Mac, so Windows won't work properly.
In conclusion, if you want to use Windows 7 on Boot Camp, install the 32-bit Windows 7 version
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
You can install Windows 7 on Boot Camp on your computer without any problem.
The last link says that only Late 2009 and newer iMacs are compatible with the 64-bit Windows 7. I mean, you can install a 64-bit Windows 7 because you have a 64-bit processor, but 64-bit Boot Camp drivers aren't available for your Mac, so Windows won't work properly.
In conclusion, if you want to use Windows 7 on Boot Camp, install the 32-bit Windows 7 version
mende1, thanks for the response.
OK, so I'll go for the 32-bit version.
I was a little confused initially because the only reference to 32-bit in http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846 is that iMacs later than mid-2011 can use either 32- or 64-bit i.e. the newer machines can use both. Perhaps the post would benefit by clarifying the 32-bit only requirements for older machines like mine.
Thanks again.
You are welcome
Windows7/Bootcamp for 2008 iMac using Lion
