Cannot get Windows 7 to install on a Macbook Pro 6,2

Ok, I see I have to download some different software for this, I'll give it a try, hopefully I can get the steps right, but as I am understanding it, this is the ONLY way to install Win7 without an Optical Drive on my model? I appreciate the advise, I'll get back to this thread ASAP with the results.😁

So I tried the method that you sent, over the weekend (I used my entire weekend at this) and at first VMware just kept crashing everytime I tried to attach the windows 7 iso file to it (and I know it works as I was able to reach windows setup, just not recognize the partition correctly.) so I found a similar method using Oracles Virtual Box, and alas, that too also kept having problems trying to attach the iso file. In the end, I ended up crashing my entire HDD and having to erase and reinstall OSX which is okay, I had planned on doing this until I got it, which means I already planned to crash the disk a few times, so I have 100GB of Google Drive that I backed up any important stuff on 🙂

So now with a fresh install, I'm going to attempt the same method again. I haven't reformatted this Mac in the 7-8 years I've had it, and it's been through ****. The first few months I had it my wife spilled a whole cup of coffee on it, essentially destroying everything but the HDD and the SuperDrive. So it's long overdue!

So if this method still doesn't work this time, I may look into replacing the paper thin SATA cable to the superdrive and replace it once more, but this time with a brand new superdrive (its a UJ898) as the last two times I replaced it with a "certified" used superdrive, but maybe they were DOA when I got them. I'll keep in touch as this is a HUGE problem for many Mac users with my model MacBook6,2 and I truly want to find a legitimate, one time fix for this. It's a shame Apple puts such huge, and a unnecessary restrictions on their computers. Just because I have a CD Drive doesn't mean they should make it where it's impossible to USB drive it or use an external drive to install. Things like this happen, but I suppose it's another way for them to make some more money off the end user by essentially forcing them to get another CD drive. I love OS X and I love Windows, but unfortunately both have their flaws. Had thought about using Linux as my secondary boot if windows won't work as the programs I need, a few run on linux as well and you can usb install linux on ANY OS X machine as it is compatible with the EFI thing.

I appreciate the help so far, at least this method I think may have more promise. I'm trying to install Windows due to the fact I need a laptop suited for my Astrophotography work, but most of the main applications I need to use are Windows only, and I had thought of using Linux (such as Ubuntu or Kubuntu) as they will boot via pre-UEFI methods using a USB stick, however only a couple of the software apps I need run on Linux too, so Windows would be the ideal choice, however, Windows 7 has been out the longest and seems to be the least buggy, with more updates to support it than W10, and W8/8.1 don't seem to be all that great for a professional setup, but what you are saying is that if I try W8 or W10 I may have a better chance at a USB bootcamp installation or just the partial virtual disk installation method? Just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. I'd like to use my Macbook instead of purchasing another laptop just for windows, as I know the hardware will be much faster and more HD space, as well as being able to simply switch between OS X and Windows whenever I need to. But I'm still trying some different methods for W7, even considering taking my MacBook Pro up the street to repair the CD drive, despite the expense, just to get it over with. But I will have to weigh the options between a repair that way, or just buying another laptop.

Just wanted to state that I FINALLY got Windows 7 onto my Mac via the Virtual Disk method you provided in the earlier link. I found out I had a corrupted Windows 7 .ISO which was causing VMware Fusion 8.5.6 to crash every time I tried to use it. I created a video that I will be posting with step by step instructions on how I managed to pull this off on my MacBook Pro 6,2 model. Thanks SO MUCH for all your help Loner T, I would've been lost had it not been for your earlier suggestion!

So as promised, here's the link to the tutorial I created detailing step by step how to use VMware's Fusion 8.5 Virtual Machine creation to bypass the Superdrive and pre-UEFI (no USB install) method via my Youtube channel! Just click the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeHg2kvAvz4

Yea no problem buddy! I actually recorded the filming like the same week I figured all the VM stuff out and got W7 installed onto my Mac. I forgot about all those clips until one day I decided to stop and clean out my iPhone 6 and 'viola there they are. So I downloaded them to my MacBook Pro via the Instashare app and boom you guys got it now :P But glad I could help and I couldn't have seen it through without you bro so thanks again!

Also, I forgot to mention, I used the W7 Install DVD through a non Apple Mac Compatible external USB CD Drive. Thought that might be worth mentioning.

By commercial you mean paid? All of them are paid software, but I can download free trials of each (besides WinClone, no free trial for this)