Remember, you’re keeping MacOS thus, Boot Camp Assistant creates a special area (partition) on your main drive specifically for Windows 10 and all its associated files and installs. Third, Macs require at least 64GB of dedicated free space, though Apple recommends 128GB. You can connect the external drive when preparing if it’s not already connected. Here’s a list of Macs that do not require a USB drive but must have MacOS 10.11 or newer installed: Second, for some Macs, the process requires an external USB drive with up to 16GB of storage (these are our favorites).
Note: Macs require an Intel-based CPU to run Windows 10.
Also, be sure to update MacOS before you begin.įirst, here are the Macs that can run Windows 10: Step 1: Confirm your Mac’s requirementsīefore getting started, make sure your Mac has the available disk space and hardware necessary to handle Windows 10.
Parallels recently released their new version, which supports Windows virtualization, even on the M1 Macs. There is one caveat to these instructions, though: If you have a new M1 Mac, you will not be able to run Windows via Bootcamp.
Step 5: Install Windows drivers and choose your startup disk.Step 1: Confirm your Mac’s requirements.Some features of your Mac aren't designed to work in Windows. If a Mac feature still doesn't work after updating the Windows support software, search for your symptom on the Apple support website or Microsoft support website. Make sure your Mac meets the system requirements to install Windows using Boot Camp.If the assistant states that it can't download the software because of a network problem, make sure your Mac is connected to the Internet.Disconnect and reconnect the drive, then click Continue. If the assistant can't see your USB flash drive, click Go Back and make sure the drive has been connected directly to the USB port on your Mac – not to a display, hub or keyboard.If the assistant states that the Windows support software could not be saved to the selected drive or that the USB flash drive can't be used, make sure your USB flash drive has a storage capacity of at least 16 GB and has been formatted correctly.If you can't download or save the Windows support software: If your Mac has an AMD video card and is having graphics issues in Windows, you may need to update your AMD graphics drivers instead. Your Mac starts up to a black or blue screen after you've installed Windows.
You've received a message stating that your PC has a driver or service that isn't ready for this version of Windows.You've received an alert stating that Apple Software Update has stopped working.You're having issues with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in Windows.