Install Win 7 on 2012 iMac

michaelmac · Jan 25, 2013, 06:21 AM

Hi all,

I have the 2012 iMac (SSD) and have spent the best part of the morning trying to install Win 7 via Boot Camp but without luck.

It seems the issue is I am using an external DVD superdrive and it is not possible to finish the install using the Win 7 DVD.

Looked at other options (new disk image from the DVD - rename cdr to iso, boot camp assistant to create USB install - which hangs) but nothing working so far!

Is there an easy guide to this somewhere please? Just want Win 7 via the DVD to install!

drambuie · Jan 25, 2013, 03:15 PM

How far through the install process is the install getting? One of the first things Win 7 does is copy the complete installation image to the HDD. After that's done the DVD is no longer needed.

TouchArchive · Jan 25, 2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmac

Hi all,

I have the 2012 iMac (SSD) and have spent the best part of the morning trying to install Win 7 via Boot Camp but without luck.

It seems the issue is I am using an external DVD superdrive and it is not possible to finish the install using the Win 7 DVD.

Looked at other options (new disk image from the DVD - rename cdr to iso, boot camp assistant to create USB install - which hangs) but nothing working so far!

Is there an easy guide to this somewhere please? Just want Win 7 via the DVD to install!

You can use USB/windows 7 installer on boot

michaelmac · Jan 25, 2013, 04:12 PM

Hi all,

This was much harder than I though. I couldn't get the install completed using a USB connected Apple Superdrive. In the end I downloaded an ISO (3Gb) from Microsoft and went through Boot Camp assistant to create the USB bootable flash stick. A few other pointers in case it helps others:

Tried the USB flash stick in my USB hub - didn't work! Had to plug it in the back of the iMac
No wireless mouse at all - even on the initial Windows setup screen to choose language. Had to use a wireless Logitech mouse with a USB dongle plugged in to the keyboard USB port to work
Install took ages for the Windows updates.... And how much room does this stuff take up. Wow, used up 80Gb so far with little to show for it! In fact just checked and there is a hibernation/restore type file in there at 25Gb! Will delete/turn this off asap...

Otherwise all OK. Installed Kaspersky and all done. Not sure I am that pleased with seeing Windows on my shiny new iMac but need it for something.

Good luck for anyone trying this.

Jan 25, 2013, 06:21 AM	#1
michaelmac macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2006	Install Win 7 on 2012 iMac Hi all, I have the 2012 iMac (SSD) and have spent the best part of the morning trying to install Win 7 via Boot Camp but without luck. It seems the issue is I am using an external DVD superdrive and it is not possible to finish the install using the Win 7 DVD. Looked at other options (new disk image from the DVD - rename cdr to iso, boot camp assistant to create USB install - which hangs) but nothing working so far! Is there an easy guide to this somewhere please? Just want Win 7 via the DVD to install!
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Jan 25, 2013, 04:12 PM	#4
michaelmac Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2006	Hi all, This was much harder than I though. I couldn't get the install completed using a USB connected Apple Superdrive. In the end I downloaded an ISO (3Gb) from Microsoft and went through Boot Camp assistant to create the USB bootable flash stick. A few other pointers in case it helps others: Tried the USB flash stick in my USB hub - didn't work! Had to plug it in the back of the iMac No wireless mouse at all - even on the initial Windows setup screen to choose language. Had to use a wireless Logitech mouse with a USB dongle plugged in to the keyboard USB port to work Install took ages for the Windows updates.... And how much room does this stuff take up. Wow, used up 80Gb so far with little to show for it! In fact just checked and there is a hibernation/restore type file in there at 25Gb! Will delete/turn this off asap... Otherwise all OK. Installed Kaspersky and all done. Not sure I am that pleased with seeing Windows on my shiny new iMac but need it for something. Good luck for anyone trying this.
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Jan 25, 2013, 03:15 PM	#2
drambuie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2010	How far through the install process is the install getting? One of the first things Win 7 does is copy the complete installation image to the HDD. After that's done the DVD is no longer needed.
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