Q: "No Bootable device.." error when Trying to re-install Windows 7 using Boot camp on a late 2013 iMac after Yosemite ruined previously working Windows 7 partion
After loosing a substantial amount of data after the Yosemite "upgrade" I decided to go with the Nuke and pave option and start all over again. After many hours it is still not working.
I'm using the same method (Bootcamp Assistant) as the previously sucessful Windows 7 install that Yosemite ruined.
Details:
- I keep getting the "No Bootable device..." error on reboot to re-install Windows 7 on a late 2013 iMac (with no optical drives) running Yosemite.
- I'm using the EXACT same usb stick as the previously successful Windows 7 install.
- W7 ISO is the same too
All the typical stuff has been tried:
- Zapped the PRAM
- Mac OSX is startup disk
- Used Disk Utility to Verify & Repair HD and Wininstall USB - Nothing wrong
- Went through the Bootcamp process atleast 13 times
What else can I do?
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
Posted on Dec 13, 2014 8:51 PM
1. What was the semi-problematic part of the previous install?
2. Please see - Keyboard/trackpad inoperative, black screen, or alert messages when installing Windows 7 - Apple Support
3. The black screen with a blinking cursor at the top left corner requires Windows Startup Repair using bootrec.exe. Please see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392
Posted on Dec 18, 2014 12:00 AM