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How to fix "The installer disc could not be found" error?

I have a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) model. Its currently running Yosemite version 10.10.3 (14D136). Processor : 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7. Memory: 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3. Start up disk: Macintosh HD.


I have been try to install windows 7 home professional 64 bit on to my MBP. The steps I followed were;

1. Opened boot camp

2. Clicked continue

3. It gave me options to select the from the 2 options (1. download the latest windows support & 2. install windows 7 or later version)

4. I clicked next

5. It asks you to save the windows support software on the formatted USB

6. On downloading it asks for permission to add the Boot Camp helper. I say yes.

7. An error pops up saying "The installer disc could not be found. Insert your Windows installer disc and wait a few seconds for the disc to be recognized."


Now I have burned the Windows ISO file on a CD in ISO format and DVD format through toast. I have also copied the same on to the USB but I keep getting the same error mentioned in point 7.


Please help. I want to get past this. Am super frustrated!


Many thanks.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 15, 2015 5:01 AM

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Loner T
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Posted on May 15, 2015 6:13 AM

Please use Disk Utility (Yosemite): Burn a disk image to a CD or DVD for create a CD/DVD. This CD/DVD should be in your Optical drive and BCA will verify that it is available after you select the second checkbox. It is unable to find the CD/DVD in step 7. It could have been burnt incorrectly. Please ensure that the speed of burning matches the speed supported by the physical optical drive media.

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Loner T
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May 15, 2015 6:13 AM in response to f1_desai

Please use Disk Utility (Yosemite): Burn a disk image to a CD or DVD for create a CD/DVD. This CD/DVD should be in your Optical drive and BCA will verify that it is available after you select the second checkbox. It is unable to find the CD/DVD in step 7. It could have been burnt incorrectly. Please ensure that the speed of burning matches the speed supported by the physical optical drive media.

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Loner T
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May 15, 2015 11:23 AM in response to f1_desai

Please notice the 8x, 4x, 24x, 10x numbers. The physical media also has similar ratings. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD_and_DVD_writing_speed.


From MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) - Technical Specifications


Storage

  • 500GB or 750GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive; optional 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive, 750GB 7200-rpm hard drive, or 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB solid-state drive6
  • 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
  • Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD
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