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Go to United States of America - English (USD)Installing Windows 10 on Mac via Bootcamp: A Complete Tutorial
Note: Boot Camp is not supported on these devices: MacBook Air M1, 2020 / MacBook Pro 13', M1, 2020 / Mac mini M1, 2020 / iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021, and any Apple devices with an M1 chip.
To verify if you can install Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Click the Apple logo in the menu bar.
- Select About this Mac to check your system information.
Note: For Intel-based Macs, it will show 'Processor.' For Apple silicon Macs, it will show 'Chip.'
Proceed with the following steps:
Check for software updates.
Note: Before installing Windows, ensure all macOS updates are installed.
- Open the Apple menu at the top left and select System Preferences.
- Click Software Update.
- If no updates are available, a message will state that your system is up to date.
Note: The system will automatically search for updates. Wait a few seconds for the search to complete. If updates are found, click Update now and follow the instructions to install them.
Note: If the Mac restarts after an update, reopen Software Update to check for additional updates.
Prepare your Mac for Windows installation
Boot Camp Assistant prepares your Mac by creating a BOOTCAMP partition and downloading the necessary support software.
Note: If using a MacBook, ensure it is connected to power before proceeding.
- Insert your USB drive into the Mac and type Boot Camp in the top left search bar.
- Open Boot Camp Assistant > Applications > Utilities.
- Click Continue on the introduction screen.
- Select all options and click Continue.
- Choose the Windows 10 .iso file you downloaded and the USB drive for the installation file.
- Decide the partition size for Windows by dragging the slider and click Install.
- Your Mac will restart to begin Windows 10 installation.
Note: Partition size cannot be adjusted later.
Note: For more details, see the section: How to install Windows 10? by clicking here.
Install Boot Camp in Windows
After installing Windows, Boot Camp drivers will be installed automatically.
- Follow the on-screen instructions in the Boot Camp installer.
- Click Finish when the installation completes.
- After your device restarts, follow any additional installation prompts.
Note: Do not click the Cancel button on any installer panels.
Note: If prompted that the software has not passed the Windows logo test, click Continue.
Note: Ignore brief installer dialog boxes, but if asked to install device software, click Install. Check for hidden windows if nothing happens.
Note: If the compatibility software does not install automatically, you will need to install it manually. For more information, consult the support article here.