Can i install windows 7 in mac book air 13 inch using external dvd

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Kumar jay Author

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Can i install windows 7 in mac book air 13 inch using external dvd

MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), os info

Posted on Aug 25, 2015 10:48 PM

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kaz-k

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Aug 25, 2015 11:18 PM in response to Kumar jay

Yes, you can.

Because of the drivers for MacBook Air, you'd better use Boot Camp to install Windows 7.

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Kumar jay Author

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Aug 25, 2015 11:20 PM in response to kaz-k

Thanks for your advice!!!

Actually i have DVD of windows 7, 64 bit. i can install it using external DVD writer. but i am confuse that it will run smoothly through Boot Camp or not???

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Kumar jay Author

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Aug 25, 2015 11:33 PM in response to kaz-k

Can you please explain me how to use Boot Camp and how much space required for windows 7 to install.

basically i want to use visual studio 2013 on my laptop, so please guide me.

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kaz-k

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Aug 26, 2015 12:02 AM in response to Kumar jay

Following thread could help your question.

how much space does Windows 7 take on bootcamp ?

About Boot Camp, you can find your question's answers at following site.

https://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

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