Unable to install Windows 7 Through Bootcamp

[efty1815]

Hi guys,

I have a 2010 MBP 13''. Last week i replaced the HDD with an SDD (wow, what a difference) i also took the opportunity to upgrade the OS. Originally i was running OSX 10.6, i have now upgraded to El Capitan.

When running OSX 10.6, i installed Windows 7 via Bootcamp through a CD/SuperDrive with no issues whatsoever.

Now, with El Capitan, i can open the Bootcamp Utility Assistant, download the necessary drivers, however upon inserting the same disc i used as before, i am constantly presented with:

"insert your windows installer disc and wait a few seconds for the disc to be recognized"

Please can someone help me with this? I've been searching workarounds for nearly 8days straight with no luck!

Any help really appreciated.

 

[Nermal]

Does the Windows disc appear on the desktop/in Finder?

 

[efty1815]

Hi,

Yes is does.

 

[efty1815]

Just read this: https://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/20/new-macbook-pro-air-no-windows-7-bootcamp/

So, does El Capitan not support Windows 7?

 

[Nermal]

What does the second page of the Boot Camp Assistant say? On my 2015 it says "Windows 8 or later", but I'd imagine that Windows 7 would work on a 2010.

 

[Gjwilly]

Aye you using an external SuperDrive?

 

[efty1815]

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

 

[efty1815]

Please see the above steps, i cant get past Step 3.

 

[Gjwilly]

Are you using an external SuperDrive?

 

[efty1815]

Are you using an external SuperDrive?

Hi, no, this is a 2010 MBP so using the standard CD/DVD drive.

 

[efty1815]

Hi, no, this is a 2010 MBP so using the standard CD/DVD drive.

Any ideas? This is really irratating me now