I'm not managing to install Microsoft Windows 7 via Boot Camp on my old iMac. Everything seems to be in order but when it restarts to enter into the Windows Installation it's just ends up at a black screen with a blinking white line cursor in the top left corner. I've left it for over 24 hours and it doesn't progress any further.
I've also tried booting into the Windows Installation DVD/CD disc via Hold option and via selecting Start Up Disc in Settings, and same deal - black screen with blinking white cursor.
Is there another method I can use to install Microsoft Windows 7 onto this machine?
The iMac is:
iMac 12,2
Mid 2011
2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
32GB 1333 MHz DDR RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512MB
Factory dual hard drive option - 256GB SSD and 2TB Hitachi HDD
Fresh installation of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 - but happy to install any other versions of MacOS as needed (I think OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 is the latest compatible with it?)
This iMac has their-built DVD/CD drive and I also have a USB Apple SuperDrive here too.
My intention here is to set this old iMac up running Microsoft Windows 7 for my workshop where I sometimes use some old automotive programs requiring Windows 7.
I've also tried booting into the Windows Installation DVD/CD disc via Hold option and via selecting Start Up Disc in Settings, and same deal - black screen with blinking white cursor.
Is there another method I can use to install Microsoft Windows 7 onto this machine?
The iMac is:
iMac 12,2
Mid 2011
2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
32GB 1333 MHz DDR RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512MB
Factory dual hard drive option - 256GB SSD and 2TB Hitachi HDD
Fresh installation of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 - but happy to install any other versions of MacOS as needed (I think OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 is the latest compatible with it?)
This iMac has their-built DVD/CD drive and I also have a USB Apple SuperDrive here too.
My intention here is to set this old iMac up running Microsoft Windows 7 for my workshop where I sometimes use some old automotive programs requiring Windows 7.