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Q: 27" Late 2015 iMac - Windows 7

Hi,

 

I'd like to install and run win10 next to ElCapitan On my late 2015 5k iMac

 

MY upgrade path is from win7 pro x64 ( i have a fresh licence key)... but BootCamp didn't accept the ISO. (wants Win 8+) which i don't have :-(

TO my information i 1st MUST  install win 7 bevore i can upgrade or make a clean win10 installation.

 

What do I have to do?

 

regards,

TObias

iMac with Retina 5K display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)

Posted on Nov 3, 2015 3:45 AM

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Your 2015 iMac does not support Windows 7. Apple considers it a legacy OS and no longer allows it on 2015 Macs. You may need to return the W7 license and buy a W10 license. The other option is to buy a W8.1 license and upgrade.

Posted on Nov 3, 2015 4:28 AM

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  • by Loner T,Solvedanswer

    Loner T Loner T Nov 3, 2015 4:28 AM in response to Thrillhouse77
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    Nov 3, 2015 4:28 AM in response to Thrillhouse77

    Your 2015 iMac does not support Windows 7. Apple considers it a legacy OS and no longer allows it on 2015 Macs. You may need to return the W7 license and buy a W10 license. The other option is to buy a W8.1 license and upgrade.

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    Thrillhouse77 Thrillhouse77 Nov 3, 2015 4:43 AM in response to Thrillhouse77
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    Nov 3, 2015 4:43 AM in response to Thrillhouse77

    Thanx for the quick answer - although not the one i hoped for.

    Would be nice if apple updates the list of compatible iMacs - the mid 2015 5k model is the last one listed and fine with win 7...

    20  bucks for nothing :-(

     

    ..nevertheless, when reading other posts i better postpone installation.

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    Loner T Loner T Nov 3, 2015 4:52 AM in response to Thrillhouse77
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    Nov 3, 2015 4:52 AM in response to Thrillhouse77

    Based on Install Windows 7 and earlier on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support, you are correct, because it has

     

    iMac

     

    Mac modelWindows 7
    64-bit    		Windows 7
    32-bit    		Windows Vista
    64-bit    		Windows Vista
    32-bit    		Windows XP
    32-bit
    iMac (Retina 5k,
    27-inch, Mid 2015)    		5----
    iMac (Retina 5K,
    27-inch, Late 2014)    		5----

     

    but if you look at

     

    MacBook Pro

     

    Mac modelWindows 7 64-bitWindows 7 32-bitWindows Vista 64-bitWindows Vista 32-bitWindows XP 32-bit
    MacBook Pro
    (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)    		5----
    MacBook Pro
    (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)    		5----

     

    there are no 2015 models. I suggest you provide a Product Feedback and ask Apple to correct the information.

     

    Good catch.