Why can't I install Windows 7 on Bootcamp?

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Why can't I install Windows 7 on Bootcamp?

I'm running OSx Mavricks 10.9.5. Every time I try to install Windows 7 on bootcamp, I get into the install part, and when it asks where I want to install it, I choose the bootcamp partition, then format it, and then it gives me this error message...

I get it every time i do try it, and I can't get past it any way. I've tried so many different things, but I always seem to get this message. Can someone please help me! Thanks!

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Jan 4, 2015 12:24 PM

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Kurt Lang

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Jan 4, 2015 12:31 PM in response to jesseasaurus

You have too many partitions. Windows can't be any further back on the drive than the third partition, or it won't be bootable. It will install, but you won't be able to start up to it.

It also appears you have not set up the Boot Camp partition correctly. When the Mac restarts to the Windows DVD, the drive you would be installing to should be named "Boot Camp", not just a disk and partition designation.

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