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At this point, you’ll see a slider representing your hard drive.

This action segments your drive to devote free space only for Windows, without interfering with or erasing your existing macOS installation.

After the download finishes, the assistant will prompt you to create a Windows partition on your hard drive.

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You’ll need to install the Windows support software to a USB drive that you’ve plugged into the Mac. Then press Enter to start downloading the software.

If asked for your administrative credentials, fill them in.

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This software will allow you to install the most current drivers for Windows.

Make sure Download the latest Windows support software from Apple is checked.

In the Utilities folder, double-click Boot Camp Assistant to launch.

Click Applications and then go into Utilities.

Quit all open applications and then open up a Finder window.

The more straightforward method (and our preferred option) is to use Boot Camp Assistant, but you can also do it from a flash drive or disc. While Macs from pre-2015 can still run Windows, the installation process is slightly more complex. To switch between your Mac and Windows partition, hold down the Option key during a boot or reboot sequence to bring up the OS-selection menu. Click OK and your Mac should now reboot into a fully functioning version of Windows 10!

After the installations complete, you’ll be asked to restart.

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(You can also choose to install New Software, like iCloud, if you want.) Windows will ask if you want to allow Apple Software Update to make changes, click Yes.

In the top box, select all of the available updates and then click Install items.

Make sure you’re connected to the internet and then click the Start button in the bottom left and open Apple Software Update.

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If you installed Windows 10, you should also use Apple Software Update to prevent known driver issues.

After it’s finished installing, you’ll be asked to restart the system, click Yes.

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Accept the terms of the license agreement and it will start installing any necessary drivers. The Boot Camp Installer should then appear in a new window.

Eventually, you’ll reach the Windows desktop.

It’ll take several minutes to finish the setup process. You’ll then need to make some selections for things like language, keyboard layout, and account details.

When the installation process asks to install Windows, be sure to select the drive labelled BOOTCAMP.

Your Mac will eventually boot into Windows’ setup.

Once you’re satisfied with your partition, hit Install.

Equally, keep in mind that you’ll need enough space for Windows’ system files, any software you plan on installing, and a buffer of free space. Remember that any space you assign will be taken from the available space for your Mac, and that macOS will run more efficiently if you leave at least 30 to 40GB of space free on its partition.

Move the slider to give your Windows partition more or less space.

You’ll see a slider representing your hard drive, which lets you decide how much hard-drive space to allocate to your Windows partition.

The next step is to partition your hard drive.

Now select Choose to the right of the ISO Image box to locate your Windows ISO file.

Open Boot Camp Assistant, then click Continue.

Quit all open applications and then open up a Finder window. Click on Applications and then go into the Utilities folder.

Download a 64-bit Windows ISO from Microsoft or another licensed distributor.

This method is probably the easiest way to install Windows, but it only works for Macs from 2015 and up.

Post-2015 Macs: Install Windows from an ISO file Have an older Mac or a copy of Windows on a DVD or flash drive? Skip to “Installing Windows on pre-2015 Macs” or “Install Windows from flash drive or external optical drive,” below. If you have a Mac from 2015 or later, the process is a bit simpler. Because Boot Camp will be moving and re-allocating space on your hard drive, you should back up any important data before you continue, in case anything becomes corrupted during the process.After restarting, check for software updates again until no new ones are available. Go to Updates and install any software updates for macOS. Click the Apple menu in the upper left and then hit App Store.(Need help backing up your data? Our sister site Macworld has put together the best software for backing up your files.) Here’s a list of some of the best tools to free up space on your Mac.īefore you run Boot Camp, Apple recommends you have the latest software update and that you backup your important files. If you don’t have 55 GB free, you’ll have to delete or transfer files until you do.Click Storage so you can see how much free space on your hard drive.To see available hard drive space, click on the Apple menu in the upper left and then select About This Mac.

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