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...
Part 1 of 4:
Preparing the computer
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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
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Connect the external hard drive FAT format into the USB port on the Mac.- Keep it connected while installing Windows support software.
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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
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Select Install Windows 7 or later version. Click Continue. -
Drag the slider to adjust Windows' partition size. Click Install.- Recommended 30 GB size for Windows.
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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
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Click the Boot Camp icon in the system tray. Choose Restart in OS X.
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Kareem Winters
Update 04 March 2020
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