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How to Transform Mac Into Windows PC

Apple products are loved not only for their professional design, but also for their durability and security. A downfall however is not all programs are compatible with OS X. Running a specific Window's program or playing a Window games on...

Author: Kareem Winters04 March 20203 minutes read

Table of Contents

Part 1 of 4:

Preparing the computer

Back up your data on the Mac that will contain the new software.
Clean the hard drive to ensure that you have enough space to occupy both OSX and Window's systems.
Update your Intel based Mac to latest OS X.
Download and install latest firmwares available to your Mac.
Close all open windows on the Mac.
If using portable computer make sure power adapter is connected.

Part 2 of 4:

Adding BootCamp Assistant

Connect the external hard drive FAT format into the USB port on the Mac.
1. Keep it connected while installing Windows support software.
On the top right hand corner, type BootCamp Assistant in Spotlight. Then run the application.
Click Continue after reading the introduction.
Select Download the latest Windows support software from Apple task on page. Click Continue.
Quit. Once the installation is completed, quit and relaunch BootCamp Assistant.

Part 3 of 4:

Installing Windows 7 or higher

Select Install Windows 7 or later version. Click Continue.
Drag the slider to adjust Windows' partition size. Click Install.
1. Recommended 30 GB size for Windows.
If BootCamp needs to update USB drive inserted, click Continue and allow it to update the USB.
Eject the USB drive from the desktop screen only. Leave the drive connected to the computer. The Mac will restart once the partition is completed.
Begin Windows installation by following the onscreen instructions displayed.
If asked which installation to use: Upgrade or Custom, choose Custom installation. If not asked anything, skip this step.
When asked to install Windows, scroll down until you find partition named BOOTCAMP. Click it.
Click Format then OK. Finally, click Next.
Continue the installation by following the simple onscreen instructions.

Part 4 of 4:

Switching from Windows to OS X

Click the Boot Camp icon in the system tray. Choose Restart in OS X.

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