You can use Boot Camp to run both macOS and Windows on your Mac.All you need to do is buy a valid copy of Windows 10 Home or Pro edition, download the installer file from Microsoft, and use a simple built-in tool called Boot Camp Assistant to get things rolling.You can use Boot Camp to run both Windows and macOS at the same time.
Step 1: Make sure your Mac is capable of running Windows 10.
If you want to use Boot Camp, you will need 64 or 128 gigabytes of free hard drive space.There is a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac, and a Mac Pro.You don't need a flash drive to install Windows if you have a MacBook or MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac Pro.If you have any other supported model, you will need a 16 gigabyte flash drive.If your iMac Pro or Mac Pro has more than 128 GB of RAM, you need a bigger startup drive.
Step 2: There are two versions of Windows 10, the Home edition and the Pro edition.
There are two versions that work with Boot Camp.First, if you haven't yet purchased Windows 10 Home or Pro edition, you can do so now at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/windows.Along with your purchase, you'll be asked to sign in or create a Microsoft account.Go to microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10Click if you want to choose the edition.Click if you want to select a language.The link will take you to the file on your Mac.Remember the name and location of the downloaded file so you can find it later.
Step 3: You need to install the latest macOS updates.
This is to make sure you are using the latest version of Boot Camp.To update, click the Apple menu and select.Click if you want to.Click the button if an update is available.You can close the window if you don't like it.
Step 4: You can open your utilities folder.
You can find it in the Applications folder.
Step 5: Click on the Boot Camp Assistant icon.
There is a set of diamonds on top of a hard drive.
Step 6: You can continue on the screen.
If the Boot Camp Assistant asks you to insert a flash drive, follow the instructions on the screen to set it up as a Windows installation drive.
Step 7: You can choose your Windows ISO file.
Click the button if the file isn't listed in the "ISO Image" blank.
Step 8: The size of the partition should be set.
If you want the partition to be the desired size, drag it left or right.The partition should be at least 128 gigabytes.If you're low on disk space, you can go as low as 64 gigabytes, but you may run into problems if you apply regular Windows updates.Partition size can't be changed later.
Step 9: You can click the button to install.
After the additional files are downloaded, the Boot Camp Assistant will restart the Windows setup screen.Select the partition if you are asked to choose a location to install Windows.After the installation and boot up, Windows will display the Windows setup screen.
Step 10: Click Next to select your language and region settings.
This is the first thing you'll need to do after Windows restarts.
Step 11: To start the installation, click Install now.
activation Windows is the first thing you will be asked to do.
Step 12: Click Next to enter your product key.
If you have a 25-digit product key on your Windows 10 packaging, receipt, or email from Microsoft, you can use it to verify Windows.Click if you don't see the option to choose your version of Windows.
Step 13: To complete the setup, follow the on-screen instructions.
The process of creating an account and choosing general preferences are the last steps.This process may take a while.When the setup is complete, you'll be able to see the Boot Camp screen on the Windows desktop.Make sure you use the Microsoft account you used to purchase your Windows license if you didn't use a product key.
Step 14: Click next to begin the installation.
If you want to coexist with macOS, you'll need to install Boot Camp on Windows.If you aren't prompted to install Boot Camp, you need to manually open it.Click the Start button, select, and then double-click the partition, which is typically on the D drive.Double-click to open the folder.
Step 15: Click Install if you agree to the terms.
The process can take a long time.
Step 16: When Boot Camp is installed, click Finish.
This completes the installation of Windows.
Step 17: The Boot Camp Control Panel can be used to choose input preferences.
Click the upward-pointing arrow near the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the panel.You can use the tabs to manage your Windows preference.
Step 18: It's time to restart your computer.
Go to the Apple menu on your Mac and select.Click the Start menu at the bottom- left corner of the screen, then click the Power icon, which is a circle with a vertical line, and then select.
Step 19: During startup, hold the option or Alt key.
This tells you to open the startup manager window on your mac.
Step 20: Click on the system you want.
Click the icon to get into macOS.Click the icon to get into Windows.Another way to boot into macOS from Windows is to click the upward-pointing arrow near the clock at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Step 21: You can choose which operating system to start with.
This change can be made in both Windows and macOS.The operating system you choose will remain the same until you change it.You will be able to switch between operating systems in other ways.Click the Apple menu and select.Click.To verify your password, click the lock icon.Click if you want to use the desired operating system.There is an upward-pointing arrow at the bottom-right corner.You can click on the diamond icon.Click on the tab.Click if you want to use the operating system.