So i have a macbook pro running OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 and Boot Camp Assisstant 5.1.5621
So I have downloaded a windows 7 ISO onto my USB that is formatted as DOS (fat)..
Does bootcamp detect USB's?
Also is there a way around using Boot camp if it doesnt work?
How do I make my USB bootable?
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)
What year/model is your Mac? Macs with a built-in optical drive typically do not support USB booting, with a few exceptions from 2011/2012. In such cases the ISO should be converted to a physical DVD to install Windows.
You should use a USB2 flash disk, not a USB3. USB3 will not work. Do not use any USB hubs. Do not connect any other external storage at the time of installation.
I have a mid 2010 mac
You will need to convert your ISO to a physical DVD using Disk Utility (Yosemite): Burn a disk image to a CD or DVD . Is your Optical drive fully functional?
I believe so i will try to burn the ISO file to the disc.. After I have done thta is there anything I need to do to make the CD bootable?
The burnt dvd is bootable by default.
Please also see How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Supportand Boot Camp 5.1: Frequently asked questions - Apple Support.
Bootcamp wont detect USB
