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Bootcamp no device drivers found (Windows 7 64-bit)

Hello,

I am desperately trying to install Windows 7 64-bit on my mid-2011 MacBook Pro, on a 100g partition made by Bootcamp.

My Macbook is using the latest Mavericks update OSX.

I am using a Windows 7 .iso trial downloaded from Microsoft DigitalRiver and am using the Bootcamp 5.1.5621, as advised by Apple staff on this website.os

I have an official and working Microsoft Windows activation code with which to activate the trial, once installed.

However, first of all, Bootcamp 5.1 fails to recognize the .iso file. So I burned the .iso to a DVD. I have downloaded the latest Bootcamp Windows Support drivers (as said, 5.1.5621) onto a fully functional and accessible USB drive, which is MS-DOS FAT formatted and inserted in the USB port the whole time.

Now Bootcamp detects Windows 7 on the DVD and starts the installation procedure. Macbook resets, Windows starts installing.

And then, after selecting language and OK'ing 'Install', I get the dreaded Windows Explorer screen informing me that 'No device driver has been found'. In the directories on the USB, I flip through all the files but no .exe or other executables are encountered.

As far as I can see, I'm doing everything by the book. So why isn't the book working?

Looking forward to your advice.

MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), Windows 7 64-bit / Bootcamp Support

Posted on Oct 13, 2014 4:48 PM

34 replies

infini1

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Feb 3, 2015 10:46 PM in response to Loner T

I missed this the first time around but the ISO download never finished. I was missing 800mb of data. I never bothered to look. I had to try over three times to get the full ISO for some reason. It was really random.

So now I am trying again. If not I will see if I can borrow my friends OEM CD as I have a legit key but lost the CD.

infini1

Level 1

4 points

Feb 4, 2015 2:42 AM in response to Loner T

Ok after a couple more tries I got the full ISO downloaded, made the CD and installed no issues. Glad I did a search for this exact OS as I would not have found the solution. Thanks!! Hope this helps the OP.

Rudegar

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Oct 19, 2014 4:44 AM in response to kajleers

have you tried to manually download the drivers apple has them as zip files on their site so one needs not use the feature from inside the bootcamp program on OS X

Apple - Support - Downloads

Loner T

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Nov 30, 2014 2:05 PM in response to Lyrae24

The problem is related to creating the physical media from the ISO. Please see Re: Windows 8.1, BootCamp does not find the ISO image.

kajleers Author

Level 1

8 points

Oct 14, 2014 1:32 AM in response to Loner T

You mean to say that Apple has made something that is perfectly simple impossible.

They really are the new IBM.

I guess I should have known. Thanks for this.

kajleers Author

Level 1

8 points

Oct 18, 2014 7:03 AM in response to Loner T

But hey, LonerT, I burned the .iso to a DVD. So now I have a full normal DVD with an official Windows 7 64 on it but that's still no dice with Apple?

kajleers Author

Level 1

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Oct 18, 2014 9:30 AM in response to Loner T

Yes I do. Crucial M100 512G SSD.

Loner T

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Oct 18, 2014 9:37 AM in response to kajleers

This is a silly question but has the Windows Installer come to point of asking where to install Windows, or is this driver question before that question?

Loner T

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Oct 18, 2014 10:10 AM in response to kajleers

Can I suggest a silly little ritual? Please have the USB and DVD plugged in, run Boot Camp Assistant, Click the last option - "Install Windows" and see what happens.

kajleers Author

Level 1

8 points

Oct 18, 2014 11:07 AM in response to Loner T

Well it's downloading drivers first and like the first time, it's taking its sweet time about it.

Loner T

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Oct 18, 2014 11:16 AM in response to kajleers

Did BA automatically check the "Download drivers" checkbox? 😕

kajleers Author

Level 1

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Oct 18, 2014 12:14 PM in response to Loner T

Nope, but can't hurt to get the right stuff done.

It did have the checkbox 'Remove Windows 7 partition' marked. Might interest you to know that BA not once consulted the DVD in the drive.

Loner T

Level 9

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Oct 18, 2014 9:28 PM in response to kajleers

Please look at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2755139.

kajleers Author

Level 1

8 points

Oct 19, 2014 2:22 AM in response to Loner T

No, I'm not. I'm using my internal superdrive.

Lyrae24

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Nov 30, 2014 1:58 PM in response to Loner T

Any solution for this? I have exactly the same problem.

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