Trying to install Windows 7 via USB, El Capitan, Macbook Pro 2011 but get this error 'NO BOOTABLE DEVICE - INSERT BOOT DISC AND PRESS ANY KEY' when bootcamp restarts my macbook to begin installation. Any Ideas?

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Trying to install Windows 7 via USB, El Capitan, Macbook Pro 2011 but get this error 'NO BOOTABLE DEVICE - INSERT BOOT DISC AND PRESS ANY KEY' when bootcamp restarts my macbook to begin installation. Any Ideas?

I'm trying to install Windows 7 via USB, (El Capitan, Macbook Pro - Early 2011) but get this error 'NO BOOTABLE DEVICE - INSERT BOOT DISC AND PRESS ANY KEY' when bootcamp restarts my macbook to begin installation. Any Ideas?

MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on May 28, 2016 11:11 AM

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Loner T

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May 28, 2016 10:35 PM in response to Jenndry

You cannot use a USB installer on 2011 Macs. Please burn the Windows ISO to a physical DVD (a DVD-R SL at the slowest burn rate is preferred) and use it to install Windows. The Info.plist modifications only allow creation of the USB, but do not fully support a USB Installation.

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