#Windows seven for mac how to#
#Windows seven for mac mac os x#
#Windows seven for mac install#
#Windows seven for mac password#

Insert your Mac OS X Installation DVD and run the setup.exe file. Select your DVD drive from the visible devices then click the Eject button in the toolbar. Click the Next button if you would like to create a homegroup otherwise, click the Skip button.Ĭlick on the Windows button at the bottom left then click Computer. A homegroup links computers on your home network so that you can share devices and files. Since I select Home in the previous step, Windows asks if I would like to create a homegroup. Windows 7 Setup will ask you to select your computer's current location. If you do not wish to set up a wireless network you may click the Skip button. Select your wireless network from the list that appears then click the Next button. You will be asked to join a wireless network.

Review your time and date settings to make sure they are correct, then click the Next button to continue.

#Windows seven for mac how to#

Select Use recommended settings unless you are an advanced user and understand how to manage the system on your own. Windows will now ask you to select your preference in regards to its updates, security, and online assistance. Input the key then click the Next button to continue. Windows 7 Setup will now ask for your product key. Type in your desired password, retype it to confirm, and enter a hint to be used if you forget the password.

#Windows seven for mac password#

You will then be asked to set a password to use when you log on to your computer. Please do this then click the Next button to continue. You will then be asked to choose a username for your account and name your computer to distinguish it on the network. Your computer will then be restarted again. Windows 7 will now complete the installation. After all the files have been copied and expanded your computer will reboot. Windows 7 will now begin copying and expanding files. Once the drive has finished formatting you can click the Next button to continue. Making sure the BOOTCAMP partition is highlighted click the Format link.Ī popup window will appear warning you that any data stored on the partition will be lost. Click the Next button to continue.Ĭlick to select the Custom (advanced) method of installation.Ĭlick to select the Disk Partition labeled BOOTCAMP then click the Drive options (advanced) link below.Ī few different drive options will appear. Please read the license terms then check the box to accept the license terms.

Select your language, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method from the dropdown boxes, then click the Next button. Your computer will now reboot and launch the Windows 7 Setup. Insert your Windows 7 Installation DVD and click the Start Installation button. Once your disk has been partitioned you are ready to start the Windows installation. When satisfied with the size of your partition click the Partition button.īoot Camp will now partition your hard disk. I clicked the Use 32 GB button to assign 32 GB to my Windows 7 partition.

#Windows seven for mac install#

If you plan to install applications make sure you allow extra space for them. Windows 7 needs about 10 GB at very minimum. You can drag the divider to set the size of the partitions. You will now be asked to Create a Partition for Windows. Open a new Finder window by clicking the Finder icon in your dock.Ĭlick Applications from the list of places on the left.ĭouble click the Utilities folder to access your utility applications.ĭouble click the Boot Camp icon to launch the application. Mac OS X Installation DVD or Boot Camp 2.1 on CD/DVD These are instructions on how to install Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit) on your Mac using Boot Camp.īefore you begin this tutorial you will need the following: