Why do I keep seeing this message after I partition my disk for Windows 7 and reboot to continue to the installation? " No bootable device found - - please insert a bootable device and press any key to continue "

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Why do I keep seeing this message after I partition my disk for Windows 7 and reboot to continue to the installation? " No bootable device found - - please insert a bootable device and press any key to continue "

First, I read the article in the Boot Camp Support area and gathered the materials necessary for the installation.

Second, I watched several videos on how to install Windows 7, using boot camp assistant, (specifically for MacBook Pro 13 inch 2012 model)

Lastly, I followed each step necessary for completing the installation; I purchased a windows 7 professional 64-bit SP 1 software pack from an online store, then I downloaded the .ISO file that came with the purchase. Then I opened up Boot Camp Assistant and did the following; I installed the .ISO file on a USB so I could use this to install windows 7 in future steps, I downloaded the 5.1.2 Boot Camp Support software from this website, then I partitioned my disk. After that, I rebooted my computer and then the BSOD appeared.

I have Mavericks and my software is up to date. I do not understand what the issue is, may someone assist me? I would greatly appreciate it.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on May 23, 2015 12:42 PM

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Answer 1

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 1:25 PM in response to ArchiProductions

ArchiProductions wrote:

Then I opened up Boot Camp Assistant and did the following; I installed the .ISO file on a USB so I could use this to install windows 7 in future steps, I downloaded the 5.1.2 Boot Camp Support software from this website, then I partitioned my disk. After that, I rebooted my computer and then the BSOD appeared.

You do not download BC drivers manually, BCA does it for you. If you download the incorrect version, it will cause problems.

System requirements to install Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp - Apple Support is the matrix for manually downloading the drivers, if necessary.

Did BCA prompt you for the ISO location or did you manually copy the ISO to the USB? Is the USB a USB2 device? Partitioning is done by BCA using the 'slider' screen, not manually.

If any of these needed manual intervention, such intervention can cause problems.

How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support is the authoritative guide for Windows installation. If you need additional information, it is available at https://help.apple.com/bootcamp/mac/5.0/help/#/bcmp173b3bf2 .

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Answer 2

May 23, 2015 1:35 PM in response to Loner T

Thank you Loner T. I did do one of those steps manually. I downloaded the software from the website and not through BCA. I will do it all again through BCA and see if that fixes my problem.

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Answer 3

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 1:38 PM in response to ArchiProductions

Can you check if the version you downloaded is the appropriate one for your Mac? If not, it would explain the BSODs.

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Answer 4

May 23, 2015 1:46 PM in response to Loner T

Apparently I told you the wrong version. I downloaded, Boot Camp 5.1.5621.

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Answer 5

May 23, 2015 2:27 PM in response to Loner T

Now BCA crashes when I try to install the Boot Camp Support software from within it. I restarted my computer and removed the other software. Earlier it started to work fine but was taking a while. So I decided to downloaded the latest software (manually).

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Answer 6

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 2:36 PM in response to ArchiProductions

Can I suggest, since this is a new installation, to remove Windows via BCA (only) and start over again, and this time use minimal intervention, only as required?

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Answer 7

May 23, 2015 2:39 PM in response to Loner T

I have removed the windows 7 via BCA but the issue is that I keep crashing when trying to download the Boot Camp Support software in BCA. I don't understand.

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Answer 8

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 2:46 PM in response to ArchiProductions

Do you crash or does it fail to download software? Can you check if you have any entries in /etc/hosts or /private/etc/hosts file which have anything related to apple.com?

Can you re-verify that Requirements for Software Update Service - Apple Support ?

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Answer 9

May 23, 2015 2:56 PM in response to Loner T

it says " Boot Camp Assistant quit unexpectedly " and I reported the issue to Apple.

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Answer 10

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 2:59 PM in response to ArchiProductions

Go To Application -> Utilities -> Console logs and look for any messages related to bootcamp and/or disks?

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Answer 11

May 23, 2015 3:26 PM in response to Loner T

BCA is still crashing when I try to download the Boot Camp Software. I did manage to re create the .ISO image on my USB for later use. I still remain with an unsuccessful BC Software download. Is there an alternative that is safe? Should I just go ahead and locate the latest software update for Boot Camp Software and download it manually?

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Answer 12

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 3:31 PM in response to ArchiProductions

As a test, click only on the second option (Download software...) and test if you can download. A wired connection is always preferred when you do such downloads.

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Answer 13

May 23, 2015 3:36 PM in response to Loner T

Actually it didn't work to be honest 😟 I have a wired connection and I clicked only that option

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Answer 14

Loner T

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May 23, 2015 4:30 PM in response to ArchiProductions

If you can, please try a tool like Wireshark or the built-in tcpdump (command line) and see if you can connect to the Apple CDN (the destinations in the Software Update link) to be able to download the software.

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Answer 15

May 23, 2015 4:45 PM in response to Loner T

Where may I locate that?

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