How to install windows 7 in my Mac Mini

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How to install windows 7 in my Mac Mini

Hello Folks,

I am having a Mac Mini (Mid 2010) model. I have Mac OS 10.9 installed. I am trying to install Windows 7 using boot camp. I am getting only 2 options in BootCamp.

1. Download the latest Window Support software from apple.

2. Install Windows 7

I am able to complete step 1 but when I try complete step 2, it always says "The Installer dick could not be found".

I tried with bootable pen drive but I didn't get any success, it says comes up with the same issue. When I try to insert windows 7 installer disc the disc comes out automatically.

I searched over the internet and I found there is one more option which is missing with my Book camp assistance is "create windows 7 install disk". I followed Create Windows install disk option in Lion Bootcamp? this discussion but by doing this I am not able to open boot camp. It get crash. I undo the changes from boot camp's info plist. Now I am able to start Boot Camp Assistant, but not able to install windows. I have ISO file for window 7 too.

Please help me to install windows 7.

Thanks

Mac mini, OS X Mavericks (10.9), Issue with Boot Camp Assisitant

Posted on Jan 1, 2015 9:35 AM

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Loner T

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Jan 1, 2015 10:05 AM in response to Kapil Choubisa

Kapil Choubisa wrote:

when I try complete step 2, it always says "The Installer dick could not be found".

Unless you have a 2010 Mini Server model, your Mini has a built-in Optical drive (Mac mini (Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications).

Can you read the Windows Installer media when booted on OSX? Your DVD media may be corrupt.

If your Optical Drive is functional AND the Windows DVD is readable in OSX Finder, then your installer should work. You will need a USB2 for BC drivers as well.

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