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hi,
I want to partition my imac so I can go from Yosemite to Windows 7. When using boot camp, I do not have the option "Create a windows 7 install disk" although I have a disk drive on my mac.
Can someone help me with the installation ?
Lea
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), 21.5" mid-2011
1. You need a physical DVD. If you have a valid ISO, you can burn it to a physical DVD - Disk Utility 12.x: Burn a disk image to a CD or DVD.
2. Your Optical drive should be functional.
3. Run Bootcamp Assistant. Check both boxes (Download Software, Install Windows).
4. You will need a USB2 (not a USB3) flash drive, from which BC drivers will be used. It will be erased and formatted to FAT32, and BCA will download drivers from Apple servers.
Please see How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support
Most Macs with built-in Optical drives do not provide the option to create a USB-based Windows Installer and require physical media. Some 2011-2012 Notebooks are an exception.
Helpful links -
Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems - Apple Support
Thanks! I'll try that!
Please post back, if you run into any issues.
Windows 7 partition on imac 21.5" mid-2011
