If the iMac loses the CD drive ???

[Jay9495]

I know how to install Windows's via bootcamp, but I have the disk of windows so if they remove the ODD how can I install windows on my Mac via bootcamp, is there a way without the disk ?
Thanks

 

[maflynn]

Probably the same way windows is installed with the MacBook Air and the rMBP.

 

[forty2j]

Probably the same way windows is installed with the MacBook Air and the rMBP.

.. which involves using another computer to rip the Windows install disc, or buying an electronic copy, to get a bootable thumb drive.

 

[garpen]

?

Probably the same way windows is installed with the MacBook Air and the rMBP.

And how do you do it?

Can you not boot from a USB CD drive?

 

[theSeb]

And how do you do it?

Can you not boot from a USB CD drive?

To install Windows 7 with a installation disc, you need the following:
A built-in optical disc drive or a compatible external optical drive.

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf