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Getting 64-bit Windows 7 running on this particular MacBook is truly a nightmare, since apple isn’t recognizing it as capable of running 64-bit Windows 7. Installing the operating system itself is a no-brainer (unless you run into the issue where it — after installation — defaults to using the extern monitor output as the primary monitor >.<), but getting the bootcamp drivers installed is where the fun nightmare starts.

Let the fun commence:

1. Install Windows 7. I installed it alongside of OS X, and used the bootcamp-assistant (from OS X) to partition the harddrive.
2. After installation of Windows 7, insert the OS X install disc. Ignore the auto-run dialog.
3. Open a command-promt (start > run > cmd > enter) and navigate to the folder on the OS X install disc where the bootcamp .msi-files can be found. Issue the following command: msiexec /i BootCamp64.msi
4. Windows will warn you about compatibility issues. Ignore these. If you get an error mentioning the number “2229″ you need to change your locale (date format etc.) to US english in the control panel, and try the previous step again.
5. Bootcamp should now install properly, and ask you to reboot after a while. If your touchpad isn’t working properly (like not being able to right-click) install this update.
6. Aero (the flashy interface effects) might be disabled at this point. An easy way to get proper effects again is to run the Windows Performance Test (or whatever it is called) found somewhere in the control panel.

Hopefully this worked for you like it did for me. Battery life is just as horrible as when using good old Windows XP (~2 hours), but at least you can feel content knowing that you circumvented Stevie-boy’s horrible horrible attempt at forcing you to use OS X.