How to install Windows 1. Mac using Boot Camp Assistant . The installation can be a little time consuming, but it is by no means difficult. Check out our full video walkthrough inside for the details.

Note: Before you do anything, back up your Mac. This is always a good idea anytime you’re modifying the partition table. Macs that support Windows 1. For more details, visit Apple’s Boot Camp support page for Windows 1.

Using Boot Camp. Boot Camp comes with your Mac and lets you install Microsoft Windows. No need to download anything yourself — just open Boot Camp Assistant and it. There are plenty of reasons for booting.

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Mac Pro. Download the Windows 1. ISOStep 1: Visit Microsoft’s Download Windows 1. Disc Image (ISO File) page. For Edition, choose Windows 1. Ca Siteminder Policy Server Installation Steps. Confirm. Next, select the desired language, and click Confirm. Finally, click the 6.

Download button to begin the Windows 1. ISO download. Run Boot Camp Assistant. Step 2: Once the ISO download is completed, launch Boot Camp Assistant in Applications . You’ll want to leave enough room for your mac.

OS installation, but you’ll also want to allocate enough storage space for the Windows 1. A lot will depend on how much space you have, and how you plan on utilizing the Windows 1. If you plan on installing a large amount of Windows 1. Step 5: After selecting the ISO file and adjusting the partition sizes, click Install. The Boot Camp Assistant will download Windows support software, partition the disk, and copy the necessary Windows files to get started. You will then be prompted to enter your administrator password, and shortly thereafter, mac.

OS will reboot into Windows Setup. Install Windows 1. Step 6: Upon reboot you’ll see the Windows logo followed by the Windows Setup screen. Select the desired language, time and country format, along with keyboard or input method, and click Next. Step 7: You’ll now arrive at the Activate Windows box. If you already have a Windows 1.

Next. Otherwise, click I don’t have a product key at the bottom of the box. Step 8: Select either Windows 1. Pro or Windows 1. Home. If you plan on buying Windows, the Home version is the more economical of the two at $9. Pro edition anyway. However, if you plan on taking advantage of the Windows Insider Program, which allows you to essentially beta test Windows 1.

Microsoft- provided activation keys, then you might decide to go with the Pro version. You can compare each version of Windows 1. Click Next after choosing the desired version. Step 9: On the Applicable notices and license terms screen, check the I accept the license terms box in the bottom left- hand corner, and click Next. Step 1. 0: The installation process will now commence.

Windows Setup will copy needed files, and install features and updates. The installation process should only take a few minutes. Once it’s complete, your Mac will automatically reboot after 1.

Step 1. 1: Upon rebooting, the Windows logo will appear again, and the setup process will continue and reboot again. You’ll see the blue Get going fast screen. You can opt to use express settings, but I recommend clicking the Customize button and disabling most, if not all of the switches. Click Next to proceed to the next pages and repeat the process. Step 1. 2: You’ll now be asked to create an account.

An account name is required, but a password is not. Click Next once you select the desired user name and password combination. Step 1. 3: On the Meet Cortana screen, you can choose to enable the Cortana personal assistant. I recommend keeping it disabled by clicking the Not now button. Step 1. 4: Windows will now finish up the setup process, and you’ll eventually be taken to the Windows 1. On the Welcome to Boot Camp installer box, click Next and accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Install to proceed with the installation.

If any additional driver installation boxes appear, be sure to Install those as well. Once the installer completes, make sure the Restart System box is checked, and click Finish to reboot your machine. Step 1. 6: Upon rebooting, click the Wi- Fi icon in the system tray and connect to your local Wi- Fi network. Apple Software Update.

Note: This next step is very important, because it updates to the latest sound driver. The initial driver is known to cause speaker problems, so it’s important that you update. Step 1. 7: Click the Start Button and select Apple Software Update. Select any of the updates that appear, and click the Install items button in the bottom right- hand corner. Click Yes on the User Account Control pop up windows that appears, and click Install on any additional related software installations. Step 1. 8: Ensure that any in- progress installations complete, and then click Yes on the Apple Software Update Restart pop up window that appears.

Your Mac will reboot back into Windows 1. Step 1. 9: Finally, go to Start .

Windows will download any needed updates, and prompt you to restart after doing so. Click Restart now to complete the installation and reboot.

Activate Windows or join the Windows Insider Program. You have two (actually three) choices from here. You can purchase a Windows 1.

Activation key and activate Windows, or you can sign up to the Windows Insider Program. The downside of joining the Windows Insider program is that you’ll be running prerelease versions of Windows 1. Activating the Windows Insider Program on your installation also means that you’re willing to deliver usage data to Microsoft and its partners. The upside of the Windows Insider Program is that it provides you with a genuine activation without having to pay out of pocket. The “third” choice is to not Activate Windows at all, but that’s not a choice I recommended. You can still use Windows 1.

Microsoft will bug you with a watermark, and restrict the amount of personalization that you can make to the OS. So the moral to the story is this: Activate it, by paying or joining Windows Insider Program, if you use it. If you wish to activate with a purchased key, click Start . Click the Get started button to begin. You’ll need to sign in with your Microsoft account to get started. Once you’re signed in, click the Get started button again to confirm your enrollment.

Rebooting into mac. OS or Windows. You can easily switch between mac. OS or Windows by holding the Option key on your keyboard while rebooting. When you do, you’ll be able to select between the Windows and mac. OS installations. You can also choose to reboot directly into mac. OS or Windows from either operating system.

On mac. OS you simply go to System Preferences . On Windows, you click the System Tray . I generally find that I can be fully up and running from the initial download in about half- hour. Your mileage may vary based on Internet speeds. Gaming with the 2.

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