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Mac, Installing Windows 7 via Bootcamp is a challenge.

Mac, Installing Windows 7 via Bootcamp is a challenge.

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Biz867
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04-19-2016, 08:40 PM
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You recently got a MacBook Pro from mid-2011 with a 15-inch display. You're attempting to install Windows using Boot Camp, but you're facing major issues—after partitioning and restarting, it can't locate the Windows 7 bootable USB drive. It's really frustrating, and you're considering giving up.
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Biz867
04-19-2016, 08:40 PM #1

You recently got a MacBook Pro from mid-2011 with a 15-inch display. You're attempting to install Windows using Boot Camp, but you're facing major issues—after partitioning and restarting, it can't locate the Windows 7 bootable USB drive. It's really frustrating, and you're considering giving up.

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101PINGO
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04-21-2016, 04:12 PM
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Sure, I can test the installer on a different machine to confirm it's not an issue.
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101PINGO
04-21-2016, 04:12 PM #2

Sure, I can test the installer on a different machine to confirm it's not an issue.

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Toodaloo_246
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04-22-2016, 05:53 PM
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Functions properly on my computer.
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Toodaloo_246
04-22-2016, 05:53 PM #3

Functions properly on my computer.

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GrutRus
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04-22-2016, 07:00 PM
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They do have optical drives. You might want to test a DVD.
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GrutRus
04-22-2016, 07:00 PM #4

They do have optical drives. You might want to test a DVD.

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loick3333
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04-24-2016, 09:29 AM
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They don’t seem to enjoy them either; that’s why I tried using USB.
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loick3333
04-24-2016, 09:29 AM #5

They don’t seem to enjoy them either; that’s why I tried using USB.

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renliff
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04-24-2016, 09:54 AM
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Have you considered trying Windows 10 instead?
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renliff
04-24-2016, 09:54 AM #6

Have you considered trying Windows 10 instead?

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lukemon5
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04-24-2016, 01:39 PM
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Additionally, I gave it another shot...
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lukemon5
04-24-2016, 01:39 PM #7

Additionally, I gave it another shot...

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Lord_Whis
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04-25-2016, 03:16 PM
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I dislike using the boot camp software. It didn’t work for me. There’s another bootloader you can use, and then you can install Apple’s drivers afterward. (Managers, I don’t think this comment should be permitted, but please take it down if you see.)
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Lord_Whis
04-25-2016, 03:16 PM #8

I dislike using the boot camp software. It didn’t work for me. There’s another bootloader you can use, and then you can install Apple’s drivers afterward. (Managers, I don’t think this comment should be permitted, but please take it down if you see.)

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04-27-2016, 08:03 AM
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Consider using Windows in a virtual machine. It’s a straightforward option compared to dual booting, and you can be confident about what you need for your laptop.
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MrWorldWide_e
04-27-2016, 08:03 AM #9

Consider using Windows in a virtual machine. It’s a straightforward option compared to dual booting, and you can be confident about what you need for your laptop.

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04-30-2016, 03:25 PM
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I'm usually stuck with Windows, OSX is mostly there just in case I need to help a customer who uses Macs. Running Windows in a VM feels unnecessary when it's going to be my main focus about 99% of the time. This whole situation only makes me even more dislike for Apple.
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husker53
04-30-2016, 03:25 PM #10

I'm usually stuck with Windows, OSX is mostly there just in case I need to help a customer who uses Macs. Running Windows in a VM feels unnecessary when it's going to be my main focus about 99% of the time. This whole situation only makes me even more dislike for Apple.

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