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GingerGerald Author

Level 1

8 points

How can I install Windows 7 from a disc using Boot camp?

I am experience significant difficulty in my attempts to install Windows 7 onto my late 2011 15" Macbook Pro which is on Version 10.12.2 Sierra and need help. I'm a novice user and don't know a lot about the system itself and when trying to follow the instructions provided by Apple about how to install Windows I've encountered a few different errors.

The latest - and perhaps last - an error message that pops up when using Boot Camp. When I click "Install Windows 7 or 8" on Boot Camp with a disc that has a Windows 7 ISO on it, I get an error message saying:

"Windows 10 is not supported on this Mac. Please use a DVD or USB drive which contains Windows 7 or Windows 8." Here's a screenshot of the exact message:

The disc in question is a Memorex 4.7 DVDR which contains a burned copy of a Windows 7 ISO file that was purchased and downloaded from SoftwareEmpire. The disc and its contents are displayed here:
I simply don't know what to do anymore and it's driving me nuts. I really need some help. Thank you in advance.

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), iOS 10.2, null

Posted on Dec 30, 2016 1:51 PM

17 replies

GingerGerald Author

Level 1

8 points

Dec 31, 2016 10:24 AM in response to Loner T

Alright, everything is working now. Windows is up and running (I'm typing this while using the Window's partition), the problem I encountered was that I didn't know what to do when the Windows installer asked for drivers. Turns out I had to click the Boot Camp partition, then go to "advanced drivers" and then hit "format". After that, everything went smoothly, and Windows was installed successfully. Everything is working now and it's all thanks to you Loner T. I couldn't have done it without you.

Loner T

Level 9

59,526 points

Dec 31, 2016 11:14 AM in response to GingerGerald

Please backup OS X, Windows and create a Windows System Restore point, before you start installing more software. Post back a new discussion, if you get into any further issues.

How can I install Windows 7 from a disc using Boot camp?