Trying to use BootCamp to install Win7 ISO on its own partition.
I researched a variety of different approaches from these forums...so far, all have failed. Most solutions I have found do not pertain to High Sierra.
Help pls 🙂
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Without a working internal Optical drive, the other option to consider is Resolved - Install a Windows 7 partition on Mac OSX without Optical Drive or USB | MacRumors Forums . This should work on any macOS version.
External Optical drives will lead to a black screen/no bootable device errors.
Follow the instructions here: Boot Camp - Apple Support
What is the year/model of your Mac (do not post the serial number of the Mac)?
My superdrive can't boot, I have an external cd/dvd reader writer. I've verified my external drive can boot. I have also verified my Win7 sp1 ISO is good and usable. My Bootcamp info.plst has not been modified. I found info about modifying the Info.plist, but it was for a previous OS X. Also found in the same "info" steps to disable SIP which did not sound like it was such a good idea.
YAY!! Whew!!
it worked out but it was quite involved and not a bit easy. Since the original document was published Jan 2015 a lot of water has passed under the bridge(s).
The software he referenced has changed, of course.
VMware Fusion free version is now cripple ware and requires and upgrade ($20).
Paragon VMDK mounter is free on Trial.
Winclone requires a purchase ($20).
You MUST disable SIP before starting and past a BIG note on your screen to reenable when done!!
All in all it took me about 3 hours. After several days of frustration trying the traditional BootCampAssistant route I was able to get this done thanks to you help. KUDOs to you
IMac 27inch Mid 2011
Your link looks interesting, I will get the software, and have a go at it.
I'll let you know how it all works out, wish me luck with my fingers crossed. 🙂
I have tested the procedure on several pre-2012 Macs and it does work.
Excellent. Please remember to backup macOS, Windows and create a Windows System Restore point.
If you need to Repair Windows, you will need to use VMware again to do it.
Thanks for the tip!
And thanks for all your help.
Is the built-in Optical drive fully functional? Your specific model requires a physical DVD to install Windows. Do not modify Bootcamp Info.plist. It causes more issue than solve them.
OS X High Sierra Bootcamp not working
