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

If you have an old Mac computer model and you tried to create a Windows 7 or later installer disc and you realised that you can't because the "Create a Windows 7 install disk" option on BootCamp assistant is missing, then you came to the right place! Unfortunately, if you are running a new version of Mac OS X, then Bootcamp assistant lacks the first option. However, with this trick on the video, you can get it back, create the windows installer disk and install Windows OS on any computer!
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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?

[@amar-js4tn]

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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@yohanb5415]

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

[@Mintyseden]

still helping people in 2023!. Thanks.

[@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

[@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.

[@prakashlahane1621]

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

[@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

[@screcci]

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

[@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??

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@nilsalveby3851]

Did almost work I mac mid 11DARequired ROMversions is not in my file (5,25 min in the video). So i got stuck. What to do?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@chadron44]

Worked perfectly on Sierra High. Big thumbs up!

[@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?

[@m_t20.e6]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@iziks20]

You don't have to use xcode, you can also edit the file with the texteditor. (if you are familiar with DOM structure, or HTML...)

[@dychosen1]

That IF puts xcode in game bro :D🤔

[@sophiabre4815]

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

[@tiekzentiyani559]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Riolegend]

my guy i love smart people like this man

[@jkaisermarco]

Thank you for such a great video (Hands down_ GENIOUS ) Yosemeti minor issues- crs util disable (does not apply to yosemety , - you can skip this step. Yosemeti crashes on my MBP 5,2 (late 2009) but alson on other yosemeti systems to fix this: 1- open terminal 2- copy paste la fallowing lines. sudo codesign -fs - /Applications/Utilities/Boot\ Camp\ Assistant.app/ 3- put password to allow changes 4- ok warning message and continue enjoy it... this is not my (fix someone way before me post it ... I only wanted to make it more visable...

[@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.

[@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?

[@rhacklemedia1846]

Incase after going to recovery mode and you are stucked there even after restarting the machine, this is how to solve that Restart the machine and then press and hold on alt key if you are using windows keyboard or press and hold command key if you are using apple keyboard.. 2disks will appear then select the untitle one or any disk aside the recovery disk.. I hope this will work for you 🙏🙏

[@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

[@kofibaku9587]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@user-kq9zj1tp2u]

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

[@imolazhp11]

THANK YOU! I did not have DARequiredROMVersions as the comment below me said as well, but closing out and starting BootCamp brought up the option to create an install disk. Its working on doing so right now. Hoping this will finally get Windows 7 on my Mac so I can get rid of slow slow slow slow VirtualBox.

[@ewanghb23]

where is the link for the xcode

[@gianragonjan7516]

Did u find out how to do it

[@user-sb9ho3zs5k]

bruh check the description🙄

[@funtufan8160]

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

[@karimkob5189]

I don’t have DARequiredROMversion

[@yungcee9125]

Me neither

[@user-ht2oy6xj9u]

When i tried this it broke boot camp. i would get an error when i tried to start it. Reloaded the original Info.plist and boot camp worked again. don't know what could be wrong. Hardware Overview: Model Name: Mac mini Model Identifier: Macmini4,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 2 L2 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 2 GB Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz Boot ROM Version: MM41.0042.B00

[@kinjiplaysvrchat8176]

where is the link for the developers downloads for xcode?

[@philipthomas3503]

developer.apple.com/download/more/

[@tommyshepherd2138]

ya where is it

[@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

[@luizheitorsp]

Thanks man, I was stopped for weeks and even though I haven't been able to launch it, I've already taken some steps thanks to your video, my osx is Lion 10.7 Mac from 2008 White, it crashed here in csrutil disable

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@toushifbiswas7606]

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

[@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

[@localredditor]

guys how can i move the boot camp assistant to a flash drive it just says like half Mac OSx and half Windows

[@mrphatthoe8535]

Techpocket, please please help me out here, im using a macOS high seria 2011, 21.5 inch, i got the model narrowed down, but the only available xcode available is for snow leopard what do i do now? i tried using this, it is incompatible, please respond anyone

[@ruizsisterfan]

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

[@Skishe]

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

[@overwatchignorante8744]

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

[@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!

[@jessejamesdesign]

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

[@llinarturotuanamatapullima3829]

Holaa, Ayuda cuando yo necesito instalar windows 7 en mi mac me sale este error "not bootable device insert boot disk and press any key"

[@BlueShadeProd]

Same

[@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?

[@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 ?

[@angelooliveira8]

I'm looking for support for this since yesterday. THANK YOU! God bless you :)

[@gubbarune]

Didn’t work for me and did everything it says even in the comments. On imac12,2

[@nicoanandadea]

Yes it works, thank you so much, i’ve been looking for this information and this is the most comprehensive video, after we disable csr, should we enable it again? And how to do that?

[@josuevalles-martinez5756]

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

[@JonahBrettsWilliams]

Bless you 🙌🏻 been trying to get windows on my MacBook pro late 2011. Couldn't get it to work at all til now

[@videoeventjakarta]

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

[@jltvsports]

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

[@guelma2006]

not work on my macbook early 2008 runing lion mountain, i can't install xcode

[@onlineservices6585]

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

[@raymond6604]

they updated it or something i try to download xcode 7 but it says it is from 2019 and doesn’t show up when i try to open info.plat with xcode i figured it out i just used the default property list editor and i could edit the files but i had no plus sign to add elements just an add child button and it worked (EDIT:) it didn’t work i can only use windows 7 and you need a key to even download it

[@carlosspct]

Exactly what I needed, great tutorial man. Thank you so much.

[@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?

[@jonathantoribio3648]

Please help Im using macbook pro M1, everytime I open bootcamp, it says “Boot Camp Assistant cannot be used.” “This Mac does not support Boot Camp.” How can I fix this?

[@hothaifahmaen5158]

boot camp is only supported on intel based macs

[@rubberduck3415]

thank you very very much. worked for me on a 2009 macbook running High Sierra

[@lewismahiadjlewisky1620]

Mine too is mac High Sierra 2009 and failed to modify system integrity configuration 😢

[@SaqrThabet]

You are great! You saved my week. Thanks a lot. 🇾🇪

[@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

[@nfdiego]

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

[@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

[@Z010Zo10]

I would also say you should put an annotation to make a backup of the info.plist file, just in case.

[@giammyzanna]

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

[@shahzaibkazam5109]

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

[@gatfrmda3rd447]

What happens if I did not have the DARequiredROMVersions

[@awwababdelrazig4245]

Check out one of the top comments. It has the answer

[@GlistentaeWorldrunswithtech]

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

[@user-sb9ho3zs5k]

NO

[@dantes_escaping_inferno]

Oh my god it actually worked, Thank you!!! Liked and Subbed man! Well Deserved :)

[@ITATheshark]

For me it worked with csrutil disabled in mac os high sierra. Some steps have changed but it's pretty intuitive. It worked for me

[@serdarderekoy7459]

Thank you very much for very clear explanations. You made it very easy. I've been looking for solutions since 3 days and finally I found your video.

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[@suryaadhikari3959]

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