windows is loading files stuck windows 7

In your case, this answer would have to be modified to use a 64 bit Debian Linux and Windows 7. Once Debian is installed, Grub can be used to boot the Windows installer. More recently, a post has been made where Windows can be installed without using a DVD or a virtual machine by first installing Debian Linux. For example, see the question Boot camp install of Windows 7 issue, no bootable devices. There a some fairly old posts here a Ask Different regarding the installation of 64 bit Windows 7 on a Mac where the optical either no longer works or has been removed. Also, you stated you verified the firmware is up to date.

Since you have tried using the Boot Camp Assistant, I assume the Mac can run OS X without any issues. I would assume if you have followed the same procedure, then either you did not successfully burn the DVD or the optical drive on the 2007 Mac is faulty. I was able to boot from the DVD without any problems. I selected the text Windows under the DVD icon to boot from DVD. I used the 2011 iMac to burned the ISO file to a DVD‑RW.Īt startup of the 2007 iMac, I held down the option key until the Mac Startup Manager icons appeared. The 2011 iMac is running High Sierra (macOS 10.13.6). Various minor improvements related to plugin module loading and unloading. The file name is Win7_Pro_SP1_English_x32.iso. Improve performance of file watching for ignored paths on Windows and Mac.

I downloaded to my 2011 iMac the English version of the current 32 bit Windows 7 from Microsoft's website Download Windows 7 Disc Images (ISO Files).

Windows is loading files stuck windows 7