Not a Mac user, BUT I need help from you guys :)

Hold down the "option" key when you boot up. If more than one drive icon appears, then there is a Mac OS installed. If you are 100% certain there is only Windows installed, then boot from the XP/7/8.1 CD/DVD and attempt a boot repair.

You could also remove the drive, put it in a USB enclosure and connect it to a Windows machine and attempt to determine which OS is installed. (And if it isn't visible to a Windows OS, then it is probably a Ext4 partitioned Mac drive).

 

Hello!

No, I think there isn't a way other than replace the disk. Disabling SMART only put you in risk to don't know when your HDD will get a fail without return.
And yes, after install OS X just use Boot Camp for install Windows.

 

Well, my first reply pretty much contains everything I think I know about the subject. Not sure where to go from here.
So, a broken superdrive and a failing HDD - now I see why it was given away. (Sorry - couldn't resist)

BTW - if you Google the subject, there are folks who do have Windows OS exclusive to their Mac hardware. But they still
needed an OSX DVD, as it contains the drivers needed for Windows to work properly with the Mac keyboard and touchpad.
Mac keyboard has no backspace or a 'windows' key. You need those drivers to remap a couple of keys.

 

replace hdd with a sata ssd and order superdrive for $35.
make USB lion and call it a day.

 

Glad to read that!
Officially speaking, yes, but apparently you can install Windows 8.1 ( everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.0-white-13-mid-2007-specs.html )

 

Mmm... Does it apply to you?: youtube.com/watch?v=NgWBY6IezQA
If yes, you need to erase the USB memory with Disk Utility before create the installer because could have something preloaded ( cdn.osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/format-usb-mac.jpg ).
If no, you can look:
manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1583/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.7.pdf
laptops.eng.uci.edu/instructional-computing/incoming-students/information-for-mac-users/how-to-bootcamp-to-windows-7

 

try x64 .. and use bootcamp to start win7 setup in OS X

 

Great! And yes, it takes a while.

Yes, you can but you will need an adapter. Most come with a HDD caddy. Example: amazon.co.uk/Macbook-Selected-Models-Replace-Optical/dp/B005NC38HM

 

Glad you got it all going. I have a 13" late 2008 Mac unibody with bootcamp and Windows 7 Home Premium. I haven't had it on for a long time - I am not much of a Mac person as well. I just powered it up. Win 7 hasn't been updated since May 2014. But I am updating now. The bootcamp 120GB partition has 74GB free, more than enough for a W10 upgrade. Don't know if it will activate, but my W7 is showing up as genuine.

 

2 suggestions:

Number 1 (YOU NEED AN 8GB OR LARGER USB)
1.0) Since this a 2007 model MacBook, you'll only be able to run up to OS X Lion UNLESS it's a MacBook Pro--then you can run OS X Yosemite. If you have a friend with a Mac, try and hunt down a Mac App Store version of OS X 10.7 Lion on a torrent site, then follow these steps:

Code:

 osxdaily DOT com/2011/07/08/make-a-bootable-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-installer-from-a-usb-flash-drive/

- OR -

1.1) If you have Windows, hunt down a Mac App Store version of OS X 10.7 Lion on a torrent site. You'll see it's just a folder on Windows (called Mac OS X Lion.app or something like that). In the folder Contents, you'll see a folder called "Shared Support." Click it. You'll see a DMG file called InstallESD.dmg -- move it to somewhere you'll remember since you only need the DMG file. Now do these commands on the Command Prompt one after the other (wait for them to finish first though!)

Code:

diskpart
DISKPART list disk [once this is done, find what disk your USB is]
DISKPART select disk 2 [replace disk 2 with whatever disk your USB is]
DISKPART clean
DISKPART convert gpt
DISKPART create part primary

1.1.2) Create a partition on the USB by clicking on it in Computer and formatting it. Download the free trial of TransMac from

Code:

acutesystems DOT com/scrtm.htm

and then select your USB, right click and choose Restore From Disk Image (or something similar), choosing the InstallESD.dmg to extract to it.

1.1.3) Now that you've created a USB drive for OS X Lion, plug it in and hold the

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option

key WHILE turning the MacBook on. You should see your USB drive in the row of drives, use the arrow keys and Enter to boot it up.

1.1.4) Once the installer boots, click next as usual BUT WHEN IT GETS TO THE DISK SELECTION PART: go to

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Utilities

in the bar at the top and then click on

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Disk Utility

. When Disk Utility opens, choose the Mac's hard drive in the list on the left, click Erase (in the top of the window) and then Erase (as a button at the bottom of the window). You'll be asked if you want to, click Yes/OK (I haven't used Disk Utility in a while so I don't remember exactly.)

1.1.5) Close Disk Utility and continue with the install. You'll have a fresh install of OS X Lion 10.7 on your Mac. You might want to update it, so go to the Apple icon in the top menu bar and then click Software Update.

Suggestion 2: Reinstall Windows on it via a DVD or a USB?
2) Google is your friend.

Also, I feel the need to point out: it's Mac not MAC.

 

I saw you got it working right after I posted that

Follow those if you want to install OS X.

Regarding the Hard Drive In The DVD Drive Bay idea: Yes it is possible! Just disassemble it via these instructions:

Code:

ifixit DOT com/Guide/MacBook+Core+2+Duo+Optical+Drive+Replacement/518

but instead of putting a DVD drive in there, put a hard drive! You may want to buy a special enclosure though, so it fits properly.

Other Tips

• If you want to but an SSD in there, you'll need to download Trim Enabler. I'm sure you know what TRIM is, so download it here:
  Code:

  cindori DOT org/software/trimenabler/

  • Once you get to the download page, choose the download the old Trim Enabler 2.2, choose the "Running 10.6.8? Download Trim Enabler 2.2 here" link. Yes, I know it says for 10.6.8, but it runs on 10.7-10.7.5.
• Personally I recommend that you use SuperDuper! to back up the hard drive currently in there and get a new one. Who knows what that drive's been through? It could fail any day!
• You can boost the RAM in the MacBook up to 4GB (I think you can also go 6 or 8GB, but it's generally accepted only up to 4GB can be used).
• Read up on all the manuals for the MacBook over at Apple's support site. Even though it's a 2007 MacBook, you can also use the guides for the Early 2008 MacBooks BUT NOT the Mid 2008 or later. They've got helpful info in those PDFs that could help you with replacing this or adding that.

 

spkleader - Did you get Windows 10 installed with everything working? I upgraded my bootcamp Windows 7 to 10 and there is no mouse cursor/pointer. Makes it all pretty much useless. All the keys work, so no problem there. But using any GUI without a mouse/trackpad is pure torture.

I'm going see if a usb mouse is recognized. If so, perhaps I can go from there and download a driver to get the trackpad working.