Get "Create a Windows 7 install disk" option on BootCamp assistant

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[@atulyadav6843]

hi, I had installed windows 7 in my mac2009 by editing info.plist file, but as I want to uninstall this window, I am not able to ....pleasehelp

[@sahi1235]

Very detailed and informative video. Cheers mate 🙏

[@poong9234]

Hello! Im trying to download windows 10 on my computer but the "Select Tasks" option is still thee and I can get rid of it. Is there any way to get rid of it or should I get a newer computer?

[@dychosen1]

Normally I don't even sign in to youtube if I don't have to, but here I am to thank you man. Not just it helped me but for being so very specific about every issue on this WIN on MAC stuff. May be worth nothing but you earned my respect. Wish you the best.

[@Mintyseden]

still helping people in 2023!. Thanks.

[@jasontyler4119]

Hilarious that Apple creates this "assistant", and yet everybody is having to hack around it to get it to work. Shameful on Apple's part. Perhaps they should user test their software.

[@tophatter-qy5rh]

It expects you to use a DVD copy if you have one, if not it will bring up the create usb menu

[@jkmoose]

Thank you so much!!! FYI: In High Sierra DARequiredROMVersions is now called CFBundleSupportedPlatforms. Everything else in this video worked for High Sierra.

[@obblue1117]

This is the key for high Sierra !

[@tbstackss]

@@obblue1117 wait so is this it?

[@intheasphalt9948]

OK guys figure out the problem so when you copy the the ROMz what you got to do is copy that and go to the CF bundle supported platforms and just pieced it there and it works

[@416citykidd7]

InThe Asphalt guys he is right ! If you do not have the the daromz thing do it where you see Cfbundle

[@bsmith]

Thanks that worked on high sierra

[@sonofgars1074]

Thanks in the asphalt. It worked

[@edwinfernandez8695]

Hey!! i have followed each step, but then i get stuck at the part of min 5:28. i do not see a drop down for Darequired Rom versions. what can be a solution for that

[@tiekzentiyani559]

Im using high sierra, on info.plist there is no darequired rom versions

[@danhenock2614]

For a warning for anyone who uses this video it should work although some steps are unnecessary and you should absolutely Reenable system integrity once you complete these steps.

[@screcci]

after years your video is still the best solution on the web for this annoying problem

[@mariaballeza2211]

Hello I have Mac OS X Yosemite and when I do this to Boot Camp Boot Camp instantly crashes what can I do to fix it

[@jkaisermarco]

Maria balleza i have the same issue... bootcamp crashes

[@thomasshepsky2253]

I have the same computer Model, did everything..I even added the "DARequiredROMVersions" option, which my bootcamp file did not had. When I open bootcamp I get a message, your startup disk need at least 49GB---I have like 200gb free of storage, then it shows me the two first options enabled, but the third option "install windows" is disabled (grayed-out). Help me..thank you.

[@giorgichitaladze718]

no need to install xcode or change csrutil to disable :D just drag list into the desktop change open it with texteditor change same things into file and then drag it back again and thats all, p.s. if you dont have DARequiredROMVersions thats no problem, also check in the list file windows 10 option and add there your mac name too

[@EnervatedSociety]

This! Save a lot of time and frustration. I had a terrible day trying to figure this stuff out, don't be me. Also, I had to copy Boot Camp Assistant to the desktop as well because of permission issues I could not get passed in the Utilities folder for whatever reason. On the plus side, you're working on a copy this way. Thanks.

[@perfectlymomentous8903]

Also you can just add DARequiredROMVersions, set type as array, then add the boot rom version within it as a string as Item 0.

[@tbstackss]

@@perfectlymomentous8903 hello may you help me some more i am confused?

[@prakashlahane1621]

Im my its showing Boot camp Assistant quit unexpectedly after these setting

[@ivatigerfox2548]

This didn't work for me. For some odd reason, PreESDReduiredModel and PreUEFIModels were not present and PreUSBBootSupportedModels already was listed without the Pre, but listed under it were things like IMI30 and MBA40

[@bukansiapasiapa7397]

Fill with the model boot start number

[@yohanb5415]

For iMac 12,1 Delete the word Pre from the section to leave it as USBBootSupportedModels

[@JoellaBoswell]

How do I install the windows 7 on the imac 2009. I'm using the bootcamp from watching your video but it seem the install the windows 7 dialogue has been faded out

[@rsmage1219]

I did not have DARequiredROMVersions. So I added iMac16,2 (my mac) to ExternalInstallOnlyModels and it gave me the option to create my Win 8.1 usb after closing and reopening BootCamp. Hope I helped someone. Note I did not see the option to create a Win 7 USB, it was Win 8 and above.

[@just51835]

Does not need xcode at all use text editor & add your own string - any way thanks for the tip add your own model below the like this mine is 4,1 MB41 MB4,1 MB means macbook these are older models MBP means macbook pro MBA means macbook air

[@brucewalls548]

Hi there. I cannot get this to work on Mojave. :( I have tried absolutely everything but still only see the install windows 10 option. I no my MBP model is supported with 7 as i have had it installed before.

[@tajfun88]

When I'm trying to disable csr in recovery mode, I've got this error: "csrutil disable command not found". Any idea how to fix it? I'm using OSX Yosemite 10.10.5.

[@IMakeYouLag]

What i did was I typed csr, then hit tab then got the command then copied it then pasted it into the terminal, i dont know but i had this issue too but for some reason this worked... hope it works for you!

[@darthbleen984]

There is no csrutil in macosx yosemite! You don't need to disable

[@anaswork7558]

thank you so much it's working for me but why the third option ain boot camp not active plz any idea to fix it ?

[@diegodesousafaria]

Thanks for the video! I managed to make the first option available, but on the third step it creates the partition, reboot, but displays the messsage "No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press key". Any idea on how to solve it? I didn't have the DARequiredROMversions, so I added it, and also added my model (iMac12,1) to ExternationInstall, USBBootSupported, PreWindows10OnlyModels, as someone did in the comments. Again, thank you very much!

[@Butterderpz]

Did you ever find out how to fix it?

[@yohanb5415]

Yes I Fix this, Delete the word Pre from the section to leave it as USBBootSupportedModels

[@yohanb5415]

@@Butterderpz Yes, Delete the word Pre from the section to leave it as USBBootSupportedModels

[@Butterderpz]

@@yohanb5415 bruh this was 11 months ago, lmao I dont even remember what that means

[@audreycarani4677]

mine is stucking up at copying software,,it’s normal that would take like 20 mins?

[@shortycorgie7479]

You dont give the download link for xcode...?

[@saifmahran]

@Zac Bolt he said if it displayed an error we should download it from a link in the description dumbshit

[@alectheamazing]

You’re amazing! KZbin tutorials never work but this did! However for anyone seeing this you can do it without the tool because it’s hard to download in 2023, just edit it like how he did but put before you put your computer’s model and after. Awesome stuff!

[@shahzaibkazam5109]

I accedently clicked on minus button cant see pre boot options now ?? Can u please help

[@chuckleguckle]

When l will change the permissions there comes then always: you can’t do this because you haven’t the permissions. What I am doing wrong? Please help

[@andrejaneiro9104]

PERFECT !!! I didn't had the "DARequiredROMVersion" file so I created it and worked out fine. Thanks a lot.

[@tbstackss]

hello I finished everthing but the same thing happened to me how do you create it plz message me

[@awesomess22]

How did you create it can you send instructions or something please Im not very familiar with this type of code and I don't want to mess anything up

[@benedict-4965]

Hi, why do we have to do this? I mean, is it because Apple/Bootcamp has made it so, or is it a development fault? Curious

[@garyhodges5812]

Can you do this without xcode? My Mac is too old to download it

[@MarvPido]

This is awesome, thanks! The part where DARomVersion isn't necessary in my case. I couldn't find it on the .plist but I thought forget about it and tried BootCamp again and it worked!

[@arsenmorph]

Thanks!!! I had the same problem.

[@yahyahchambers53]

i need your help please i have a macbook 2008 with os x el capitain but it wont let me go into recovery mode

[@kofibaku9587]

i use macbook pro mid 2010 (High Siera) and i want to know which xcode do i need to download please

[@chadron44]

Worked perfectly on Sierra High. Big thumbs up!

[@Khan-vz8mn]

I can’t get SIP disable everytime it says failed to modify system integrity configuration. this tool needs to be executed from the recovery OS . My ios in CAtalina . Could i get any help

[@jonathanrazo3026]

i dont have that ROM folder thing only the usb one....what do i do? I have a macbook pro 7'1 running high sierra (mid 2010)

[@adamodimattia]

I didn't have it either but it worked anyway.

[@richardowusu8111]

Can it be possible to install Office word on old mac os x el capitano version 10.11

[@I_Realism_]

Hello, I want to know for my Mac late 2011 Sierra for the xcode please I find it difficult to get one ......when I type the * sudo.... ..* so onnnn... in terminal and press enter and type my password it says sorry try again can u help me out

[@Thundamunka]

Hey Thanks a lot it seems to be working for the moment, but since I cannot download Xcode right know, I am trying with the notepad. I noticed when adding the macbok, mine was already listed, put i needed to remove as you said the PRE from USBboot supported models. Do you think I would still need to add the ROMS version? since I am not being able to find that section when using text editor.

[@ruizsisterfan]

I'm using macbook late 2008 unibody and the wifi says no hardware install how can I solve it?

[@onlineservices6585]

Please I try the Same process on my macOS high sierra but the system said I don't have Necessary permission to continue.

[@Skishe]

I followed every step and it only results in bootcamp crashing. What do i do??? Device is Macbook 7.1 yosemite.

[@yagurman]

MBP13, Early 2011. High Sierra OS. Doesn't accept "csrutil disable" so i ignored. Start OS as usual, just copy boot camp assist on desktop and then modified info. Also didn't find DARequiredROMVersions. It is working at the moment.

[@tbstackss]

Hello I need help back I have iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) and I don't know what Xcode to download please some one help!!

[@jessejamesdesign]

I dont seem to have the "preusbsupported models" line in my info.plist ? imac9.1 running el capitan 10.11.6

[@Khufuuuuu]

On my late 2010 MacBook Air 11 inch after I select the ISO and destination disk and click continue it says “Windows 8 is not supported on this Mac”, “Boot Camp only supports installing Windows 7 on this Mac. Please insert a USB drive or DVD which contains a full version of Windows 7.” Any advice? My ISO is a Windows 10 ISO.

[@HelenaDehghani]

after i changed info.plist by text edit my boot camp stopped working i cant change any thing in info.plist after that my boot camp assisstant stop working please help me :( os x yosemite, imac mid 2010

[@ewanghb23]

where is the link for the xcode

[@gianragonjan7516]

Did u find out how to do it

[@Афур-з2х]

bruh check the description🙄

[@raimarai_]

hi, what do you do if the last option on boot camp ("Install or Remove Windows 7 or later version") is not available for you?

[@saiprasad4498]

Can you able to solve this, I am facing same

[@Josh-td9vy]

I get to the point where it is copying the files and then it stops and gives me an error saying the bootable usb could not be created, there is not enough space on the disk. I used a 32GB usb and set it up as the video says. Please help!

[@overwatchignorante8744]

Doesn’t work for me imac 21.5 yosemite, once edited file bootcamp doesn’t start saying an unexpected closing HELP

[@Bulldog01234]

Why is the 3rd task not available?

[@aseervlog]

csrutil disable can't work for me, i wont edit files please ...

[@scottinnes870]

how do I find copy of windows 7 down load? microsoft doesn't support it ay more...

[@mikaeelmohamed1130]

Followed the instructions exactly, but now my Bootcamp Assistant crashes once I open it and click "Continue". Please help! Running High Sierra on a Macbook Pro 8,1.

[@daveevans7151]

Can I also do this to install win10 on a 2010 MBP running Catalina?

[@Riolegend]

my guy i love smart people like this man

[@sophiapangalian7177]

hi, i cant find the xcode for el capitan anymore, pls help

[@greskko]

Very helpful for installing win 7 or 8 but I can’t install win 10 with boot camp using this method. Is there a way around this?

[@jltvsports]

CMD+R not open a Terminal what should I do?

[@AntonioCooper-dj8tk]

Thanks a million, have an old 2009 MacBook Pro 13 that I wiped & re installed El Capitan but was having issues installing boot camp windows iso, found your video & even though it took longer as I had to download & install Xcode app the end result was the same & I'm now currently creating a win boot up disk, top man

[@MrV2schneider]

2009 Macbook Pro here too. Do you remember what version of Xcode you installed? I get warnings from versions 3.0 and 3.2 that they are not compatible with the system...

[@jejakmaknawi]

This is strange I don't have the DARequiredROMVersion on my plis. I'm using xCode 10.1 Can you help?

[@Clemont213]

Will this work on my MacBook 1,1?

[@nfdiego]

I can't access the terminal when pressing Command+R... Can you help me, please? :(

[@giammyzanna]

It keeps telling me there's not sufficient space on the usb drive, which is not true.

[@kinjiplaysvrchat8176]

where is the link for the developers downloads for xcode?

[@philipthomas3503]

developer.apple.com/download/more/

[@tommyshepherd2138]

ya where is it

[@johnpearce5570]

Does this only work on a partition of the main Boot drive or can i install windows on the hard drive replacing my internal CD/DVD drive?

[@intheasphalt9948]

When I open the PILIST file and when I copy the boot ROM version I tried looking for the ROM version thing in the Xcode application and I don’t see it what do I do?

[@rapmastac1362]

This worked on my 2011 Macbook Pro 8,1. I had to use gDisk to alter my partition scheme as Windows doesn't play nicely with a hybrid MBR. The process is very easy as it's just a couple lines in Terminal. Also, when finishing the gDisk process, don't be afraid of the message that pops up when you want to save changes. It says it will erase partitions, this doesn't affect your data.

[@bkgamer9641]

How did you get to use the gDisk??

[@josuevalles-martinez5756]

csrutil disable in terminal just tells me commNd not found help please

[@daviddalu8919]

hello i cant see DAROM VERSION ON MY BOOTMAC WHAT WILL I DO PLEASE

[@Me1onPan]

My Xcode won't open I'm at OS X Lion and at the right version of xcode

[@JourneyWithSteven]

Ooh gosh, I had been finding this for so long and was led here by your other videos. Thanks so much! My school doesn't support mac and using softwares for Windows...

[@AbdouAbdou-hr9ql]

need a help please. I miss the last option [ install windows 7 or later version] S.O.S

[@JJ-mt5ov]

"csrutil disable" didn't work for me.. it kept saying "command not found"

[@stevendoherty2152]

Still won’t let me edit the plist followed all the instructions says I’m not an admin or something

[@AgentHD123]

When i type csrutil disable it returns command not found

[@suryaadhikari3959]

After sucessfully done . the last option install windows 7 or windows 8 is disabled i cannot click on that option

[@amars_handle]

Thanks! The .plist file is just an XML text file that you can edit with TextEdit or any other text editor. No need to mess around with Xcode if you don't already have it. Also, no need to disable system integrity checking for this, since it's not an executable file. "Boot Camp Assistant 6.1.0, Copyright © 2018" that came with Mojave refused to run for me, saying my 2010 Mac Pro wasn't supported. Yet, I can run the "Boot Camp Assistant 6.1.0, Copyright © 2016" that came with Sierra - under Mojave! Identical version numbers, but different copyright dates and a lot of changed contents.

[@bobby2x472]

im having "the startup disk cannot be partitioned or restored to a single partition" problem. Any help would be great, thank you.

[@TechLunar]

Will find out and make a video soon

[@globalpustaka]

great video tutorial, very simple but it's so clear. i use iMac Mid 2011 21 inch, i get Model Identifier and Boot ROM Version in System Information, but i don't find Boot ROM Version in info.plist file. How can i put Boot ROM Version in info.plist?

[@jayeik4429]

I don't have darquiredrom anywhere what should I do?

[@djongoogle6912]

When I tried that, it just crashed. Please reply a solution for this...

[@eduardozagut1172]

Hello! I have a problem. Everything`s ok in creating an ISO of Windows 7 with an USB and Windows Support Files. The USB is creating with no problems. The issue is that no option shows after the creation of the USB. What happen? What can I do to continue with the installation of BootCamp ? Best Regards

[@toushifbiswas7606]

HEY I AM USING OS HIGH SIERRA and I am unable to get the DARequiredROMversion, kindly help me with the procedure

[@lifeincanada1591]

Hi, need some help. every time I restart using command r it's going straight to the normal log in - not to the recovery mode. I appreciate any help. I'm using MB Pro mid 2009 el capitan.

[@commonid1002]

i am having problem mac 7,1 want to update its os but cant update app store wont let me download the new version on other hand if i try to install win and mac together this boot assitant required cd or dvd wont boot from my usb any clue i am new in mac bull shit

[@sophiabre4815]

If you do not have the the darom (high sierra for example) thing do it where you see Cfbundle

[@Euro_Travel_Vlog]

hey there I'm using macbook 2,1. mac os x 10.7.5 I have tried as on the video,. but its still not working

[@Zap69]

After I download the xcode and installed it then my macbook is stuck in bootloop can anyone help

[@simplify1959]

I can’t get Xcode because I have 10.11.6 Early 2011 , you can help

[@GlistentaeWorldrunswithtech]

is there a way to do the reverse? i want to have support of windows 7 on my macbook air 2018...

[@Афур-з2х]

NO

[@santiagosu6013]

what if my scritp dont have the "DARequiredROMVersions" line?

[@gatfrmda3rd447]

I have a mid 2011 21.5 inch Imac that does not have DARequiredROMVersions and even if i just leave that i just stay at Task Status / Copying Window Files

[@cluelessfish]

This worked an absolute charm for me :) Do you happen to have an way or instructions on how to upgrade the OSX past High Sierra that would be really helpfull xD

[@rhacklemedia1846]

It can also be done with text edit not only xcode

[@RealDadOfAmerica]

Did this and now my Mac just shuts off and says my stystem has restarted due to an error. And it just keeps doing it.

[@nathangacha4318]

Please help i cant find the part written 'DA required rom version'

[@nathangacha4318]

Never mind got 😬

[@id6153]

It says command not found when I enter csrutil disable

[@OfficialChris2Goated]

Which one should i use for a seira aka 10.12.6

[@tbstackss]

hey bro i used xcode 9.2