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Apple’s Boot Camp: Windows 7 Unsupported on Some Macs

Apple’s Boot Camp: Windows 7 Unsupported on Some Macs

By: Jamie Pert | October 23, 2009 | 2 Comments

According to a recent article posted on AppleInsider it seems that some Macs released in 2006 will not be supported by Apple when they release a software update for Boot Camp later this year, this update will add Windows 7 support.

Models which will not be supported include17 and 20 inch iMac’s released in 2006, 15 and 17 inch MacBook Pro’s also released in 2006 and also Mac Pros which were released in Mid 2006 which feature Intel Xeon Dual-core 2.66GHz or 3GHz processors (check out AppleInsider for more exact details).

The reason that Apple are choosing not to support these particular models is currently unknown, but chances are it is due to unavailable drivers, if developments are made I’m sure Apple will support these models.

For more details regarding Boot Camp and Windows 7 check out AppleInsider.

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  • Tim

    I installed Win7 on a first-generation intel 15″ Macbook Pro and have had absolutely no driver issues. Not sure what about it is supposed to be unsupported, but it works just fine.

  • RGK

    Win7 purring like a kitten on 2006 Mac Pro. Just FYI Apple dumbs down the speed of your hard drives when using boot camp drivers which also disables the 2 extra SATA connectors on the desktops on old and new machines. Search for enabling AHCI and boot camp. Enjoy!