Posted August 13, 2014 Hello , Having a new HDD i wanted to install windows i downloaded an iso file and having only a mac laptop i created a bootable usb with boot camp assistant now i put in in my pc and it loads up and says booting from Boot Camp Assistant created usb drive…_ ... And it stays there? Is the usb flash corrupted or smth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 You could take a look at this guide here: https://kb.iu.edu/d/bciz This might be the guide you were following before (the one that created the failed drive). If so please tell us. Edit: Take a look at this guide: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/9136/macbook-air-install-windows-7-with-boot-camp-without-an-external-dvd-drive/ Ignore this guide. "PSU brands are meaningless, look up the OEM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Author You could take a look at this guide here: https://kb.iu.edu/d/bciz This might be the guide you were following before (the one that created the failed drive). If so please tell us. Edit: Take a look at this guide: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/9136/macbook-air-install-windows-7-with-boot-camp-without-an-external-dvd-drive/ Actualy yes i did follow the first one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Make sure you are selecting the correct one in the bios some times a usb can come up as 2 devices. |Casual Rig| CPU: i5-6600k |MoBo: ROG Gene |GPU: Asus 670 Direct CU2 |RAM: RipJaws 2400MHz 2x8GB DDR4 |Heatsink: H100i |Boot Drive: Samsung Evo SSD 240GB|Chassis:BitFenix Prodigy |Peripherals| Keyboard:DasKeyboard, Cherry MX Blue Switches,|Mouse: Corsair M40 |Server Specs| CPU: i7-3770k [OC'd @ 4.1GHz] |MoBo: Sabertooth Z77 |RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 2x8GB |Boot Drive: Samsung 840 SSD 128GB|Storage Drive: 4 WD 3TB Red Drives Raid 5 |Chassis:Corsair 600t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Author Make sure you are selecting the correct one in the bios some times a usb can come up as 2 devices. BIOS detects it automatically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Author You could take a look at this guide here: https://kb.iu.edu/d/bciz This might be the guide you were following before (the one that created the failed drive). If so please tell us. Edit: Take a look at this guide: http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/9136/macbook-air-install-windows-7-with-boot-camp-without-an-external-dvd-drive/ The second guide shows how to install windows 7 on a mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 The second guide shows how to install windows 7 on a mac Oops, sorry. "PSU brands are meaningless, look up the OEM." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 BIOS detects it automatically It detects the usb drive ,but does not automatically boot from it.You have to set that in the boot order.No biggie....either way he will figure it out eventually. CM Storm Trooper| Asua Maximum VII Formula| 4770k H100i|Kingston Beast 32GB|Samsung Evo 250GB SSD|Seagate 3TB|EVGA Kingpin Edition 780 Ti(SLI)|Sound Blaster Z|Corsair 1200i Samsung U28D590D | Corsair K70 | Razer Naga Hex | Kingston Hyper X Gaming Headset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Author It detects the usb drive ,but does not automatically boot from it.You have to set that in the boot order.No biggie....either way he will figure it out eventually. Yes it says booting from boot camp assistant created usb drive…. yes i tried to set the boot order but it says usb-zip usb-fdd usb-hdd and etc witch one should i choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Yes it says booting from boot camp assistant created usb drive…. yes i tried to set the boot order but it says usb-zip usb-fdd usb-hdd and etc witch one should i choose? try usb HDD CM Storm Trooper| Asua Maximum VII Formula| 4770k H100i|Kingston Beast 32GB|Samsung Evo 250GB SSD|Seagate 3TB|EVGA Kingpin Edition 780 Ti(SLI)|Sound Blaster Z|Corsair 1200i Samsung U28D590D | Corsair K70 | Razer Naga Hex | Kingston Hyper X Gaming Headset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2014 Author Ok so i will install win vista and then do the bootable usb thingy and then will install win 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now