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Install boot camp via USB

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wirelessimports

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Mar 24, 2005
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I have used disk utility to take DMG files such as OSX and create a disk image onto the flash drive and upgrade / reinstall the OS on my mac.

I don't have any blank DVD's to burn the win 7 ISO onto so I tried doing the same by putting the ISO onto a flash drive and it doesn't work in Disk Utility. I tried doing it on a XP computer which was (I think) successful in putting the disk image onto the flash drive.

Now when I reboot and hold option I don't have any option to start up the computer other than the Mac HD.

I have installed Paragon to be able to read and write NTFS files / disks.

Does anyone know if its possible to install win 7 via USB onto a mac or am I wasting my time?

Thank you in advance.
 
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TiffanyBee

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Apr 30, 2010
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I know you're asking for help with boot camp, but your life will be so much easier if you got Parallels. You wouldn't need to burn Windows 7 onto a CD, you just need to find the .iso & Parallels will install it for you.
 
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wirelessimports

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Thank you. But parallels is just too slow for my liking. I need it to use to trade stocks and need a dedicated PC to run the proper software needed.
 
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TiffanyBee

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I think you should be able to install it via USB if you have all the files on it (iso & what not). If not, you might as well go out & get a DVD to burn it.
 
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