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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...
Part 1 of 4:

Preparing the computer

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    Back up your data on the Mac that will contain the new software.
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    Clean the hard drive to ensure that you have enough space to occupy both OSX and Window's systems.
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    Update your Intel based Mac to latest OS X.
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    Download and install latest firmwares available to your Mac.
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    Close all open windows on the Mac.
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    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.
    1. 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.
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    Click Continue after reading the introduction.
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    Select Download the latest Windows support software from Apple task on page. Click Continue.
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    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.
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    Drag the slider to adjust Windows' partition size. Click Install.
    1. 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.
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    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.
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    Begin Windows installation by following the onscreen instructions displayed.
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    If asked which installation to use: Upgrade or Custom, choose Custom installation. If not asked anything, skip this step.
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    When asked to install Windows, scroll down until you find partition named BOOTCAMP. Click it.
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    Click Format then OK. Finally, click Next.
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    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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