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04-24-2012, 05:00 PM
I need help with bootcamp and windows 7. I've looked everywhere in google and I can't find a solution. My problem is the following: I followed all the instructions from apple on how to install windows 7. I installed everything windows 7 and it runs good. When I eject the windows cd and restart my computer holding the option key, I select windows and then a folder with a question mark starts flashing. The only way I can boot windows is if I hold the option key with the cd in the disk drive and select the disk that has windows in it. That is the only way it works. I have a MBP late 2010 8GB Ram intel core 2 duo 2.66Ghz running os lion. Please help!:-s Thank you. |
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04-24-2012, 07:37 PM
Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer! |
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04-24-2012, 07:46 PM
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04-25-2012, 02:42 AM
Are you using a genuine Windows 7 retail or OEM(system builders) DVD? External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post |
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