Can't Install Windows 7 From a Usb Drive On Boot Camp 4 With 2007 Mac Mini On OS X 10.7

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Can't Install Windows 7 From a Usb Drive On Boot Camp 4 With 2007 Mac Mini On OS X 10.7

As my question states I am trying to install windows 7 through boot camp, version 4.04 on a 2007 core 2 duo, 1.83ghz mac mini from 2007. I have created a live usb drive using an iso file, but unfortunately boot camp does not acknowledge it; every time I click install it says it cannot find an installation disc. Is this because it expects me to use a disc as my mac mini has a disc drive, which doesn't even seem to be an option as I have tried many times before to use a disc but the installation always fails. To my point, is it possible to use a usb drive with boot camp with my configuration?

Thank You.

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jun 28, 2015 3:28 PM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Jun 28, 2015 3:39 PM in response to Shanestir

This

System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support

says your Mini will only run the 32 bit version of win 7.

What bit version of Win 7 do you have?

your Mac only supports a 32 bit OS that is why you are limited to Lion. Lion was the last OSX to be offered in 32 bit.

There is a Boot Camp forum

Boot Camp

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Loner T

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Jun 28, 2015 3:47 PM in response to Shanestir

No. You cannot use a USB to install Windows. Burn the ISO to a physical DVD.

Please also see Boot Camp 4, OS X Lion and Mountain Lion: Frequently asked questions - Apple Support .

as I have tried many times before to use a disc but the installation always fails.

What is the failure?

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Shanestir Author

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Jun 28, 2015 4:47 PM in response to Loner T

I can't remember the precise error code I was given, but after OS X rebooted I was booted into the beginning of the windows installers, it said loading windows until I eventually got a message saying that either my disc or hard drive had failed. Which is incorrect as I made tried two different copies of the disc and my hard drive is fine, since I'm actually using it to type this. I'll admit the iso file used was downloaded from the internet, but it works fine as I've used it several times before.

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Shanestir Author

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Jun 28, 2015 4:50 PM in response to lllaass

The iso file is 32 bit.

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Shanestir Author

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Jun 28, 2015 5:06 PM in response to lllaass

I'm considering the possibility that the problem lies within my disc burner. The system info states can burn dvds. Every time I attempt to insert a blank dvd it just gets spat out again. Although I have tested a DVD on it and it works fine. Not an expert on dvd drives, any suggestions? I might try an external dvd drive.

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