There are many reasons why users want to install Windows on Mac machines. They are 1) Free Apps 2) Licensing issues of MS office 3) Visual Studio installation 4) Xbox games on Windows 10 etc. Users also think that, installation of Windows on Mac will void warranty or may brick the machine. But if Apple officially allows you to install Windows, then?
Yes, Apple is officially allowing users to install Windows on Mac machine using its BootCamp Assistant tool. This software will partition hard disk into two volumes, one for OS X and other for Windows. It requires a 8GB of pendrive and iSO image file of Windows to complete the process.
Once the Windows is installed, you will have a dual-boot option to switch between Windows & OS X anytime.
Once the Windows is installed, you will have a dual-boot option to switch between Windows & OS X anytime.
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Guide To Install Windows 10 on Macbook Using BootCamp
Pre-requistics
- 8GB Pendrive
- Windows 10 ISO Image with genuine key
- Bootcamp software
- Intel-Based Mac
- Atleast 55GB of free space in Mac
Steps
- First of all download the Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft. You can download 32 bit or 64 bit based on your system configuration.
- Once you have download the iSO, go to apps and search for BootCamp Assistant to open it. Click next and continue by ticking all the tasks.
- On the next page, create bootable USB drive for Windows ISO installation. Just click choose and select the downloaded ISO image file and click continue.
- Note: Make sure you don't have any files in pendrive as they will be lost after formatting.
- After formatting, you are allowed to make the second partition to build a dual-boot system. We recommend to keep atleast 70GB for Windows to run smoothly.
- Click next to start Windows 10 installation after restart.
- Setup your Windows and bootcamp will help to install proper drivers for audio, trackpad, display compatible with your Mac machine.
- Enjoy using Windows 10 & Mac OS X together on your Macbook.
How To Switch Between Windows 10 & OS X
- Startup Manager allows you to pick a volume to start from while the computer is starting up.
- Turn on or restart your Mac.
- Immediately press and hold the Option key. After a few seconds, the Startup Manager appears. If you don't see the volume you want to use, wait a few moments for Startup Manager to finish scanning connected drives.
- Use your mouse or trackpad, or left and right arrow keys to select the volume you want to use.
- Double-click or press the Return key to start up your Mac from the volume you selected.
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Bio: A Technology Leninist who believes that success can only be achieved if one has a practical implementation knowledge. He is a Computer Science Engineer, a professional blogger and a debugger.
