To install Windows 7 using Boot Camp, you need the following:

An authentic Microsoft Windows full install disc or ISO file of Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 7 32-bit. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later is required.

A Mac that supports the version of Windows you want install. Check the compatibility table to see which versions are compatible with your Mac.

To install Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 7 32-bit with Boot Camp, your Mac needs to be running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard or later.

An Internet connection.

An administrator account in macOS to use Boot Camp Assistant.



A minimum of 2GB of RAM.

30GB of free disk space is recommended if you're installing Windows for the first time; 40GB of free disk space is recommended if you're upgrading from a previous version of Windows.

A built-in optical drive or a compatible external optical drive is required if you're using an install disc.

The keyboard and mouse or trackpad that came with your Mac. If they aren’t available, use a USB keyboard and mouse.

If you're installing Windows 7 64-bit or 32-bit, you also need a 16GB or larger USB storage device or drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install Windows Support software (drivers).

Newer Mac computers require newer versions of Windows. Mac computers using macOS Sierra 10.12 and later support new installations of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 only. If you don't see your Mac listed in the compatibility tables, refer to these articles instead: