Install Windows without Drive

wndzr · Jan 16, 2013, 04:39 PM

I have a new iMac 27" but I do not have an external drive in order to install Windows from a disc - is it still possible to install Windows on a partition on the new iMac without the drive?

I have a copy of Windows saved as an image on my desktop.

Any help much appreciated.

ljonesj · Jan 16, 2013, 08:00 PM

if you have a windows 7 disk there is a way but i dont how to go about getting it work to make a usb windows 7 you image may be able to work with the boot camp that can make a windows 7 usb boot bot sure thou

if you have another mac or pc lying around that has optical you can try boot camp on the other mac

Dweez · Jan 16, 2013, 08:04 PM

A copy of windows saved on your desktop - is it an ISO of the windows distro media or a copy of your windows installation?

AndiS. · Jan 16, 2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wndzr

I have a new iMac 27" but I do not have an external drive in order to install Windows from a disc - is it still possible to install Windows on a partition on the new iMac without the drive?

I have a copy of Windows saved as an image on my desktop.

Any help much appreciated.

Yes, if its an iso image just start bootcamp and plug in a USB drive. The program will guide you through the rest, it's fairly easy.

wndzr · Jan 17, 2013, 06:42 AM

Thanks for the responses so far. I don't think I made it too clear what my issue is.

I do now own a SuperDrive or any external drive - instead I have an ISO file with my copy of Windows. Am I naive in thinking that a program like VM Ware would be able to help with this?

seanm9 · Jan 17, 2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndiS.

Yes, if its an iso image just start bootcamp and plug in a USB drive. The program will guide you through the rest, it's fairly easy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wndzr

Thanks for the responses so far. I don't think I made it too clear what my issue is.

I do now own a SuperDrive or any external drive - instead I have an ISO file with my copy of Windows. Am I naive in thinking that a program like VM Ware would be able to help with this?

go buy an 8 GB USB flash drive keychain (about 5 dollars) that is the USB drive AndiS is telling you to use... if you have one you are all set... if not 8GB for $5 should be enough...

wndzr · Jan 17, 2013, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by seanm9

go buy an 8 GB USB keychain (about 5 dollars) that is the USB drive AndiS is telling you to use... if you have one you are all set... if not 8GB for $5 should be enough...

Right - this makes a lot more sense once I'd read it again! Thank you everybody.

Jan 16, 2013, 04:39 PM	#1
wndzr macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Manchester, UK	Install Windows without Drive I have a new iMac 27" but I do not have an external drive in order to install Windows from a disc - is it still possible to install Windows on a partition on the new iMac without the drive? I have a copy of Windows saved as an image on my desktop. Any help much appreciated. __________________ 27" iMac (late-2012) - 13" MacBook Air (mid-2012) - iPhone 5 64GB - iPad 3 16GB - 2TB Time Capsule @wndzr
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ljonesj macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kingsport TN	if you have a windows 7 disk there is a way but i dont how to go about getting it work to make a usb windows 7 you image may be able to work with the boot camp that can make a windows 7 usb boot bot sure thou if you have another mac or pc lying around that has optical you can try boot camp on the other mac __________________ acer win 7 3.0ghz amd dc 4gb ram; mac mini late 09 2.53ghz 8 gb of ram now with 500gb hard drive; mid 2010 macbookpro 13 base model with 500gb 7200 hybrid drive in place of the 250
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Dweez macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Down by the river	A copy of windows saved on your desktop - is it an ISO of the windows distro media or a copy of your windows installation? __________________ sudo make me a sandwich
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wndzr Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Manchester, UK	Thanks for the responses so far. I don't think I made it too clear what my issue is. I do now own a SuperDrive or any external drive - instead I have an ISO file with my copy of Windows. Am I naive in thinking that a program like VM Ware would be able to help with this? __________________ 27" iMac (late-2012) - 13" MacBook Air (mid-2012) - iPhone 5 64GB - iPad 3 16GB - 2TB Time Capsule @wndzr
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