While at this website, select Develop->User Agent->Microsoft Edge from the menu bar, then click the Download button on the webpage. See image below.įrom a window opened in Safari, go to the website. Make sure Show Develop menu in menu bar is checked off. Under Safari preferences, select Advance. Create the Flash Drive with the Windows Support Software Note: According to Apple, you need a Windows 7 DVD with Service Pack 1 (SP1) included.
Since you have a working optical drive, I the steps given below will include using this drive.
Steps to Install Windows 7 without Using the Boot Camp AssistantĪlthough a Windows 7 can be installed without using the both the Boot Camp Assistant and a Windows 7 installation DVD, the using a the DVD greatly simplifies the procedure.