How to install Windows on Mac – Guide
If you have a Mac M1, you can run the ARM version of Windows through Parallels Desktop 16.5. However, getting a copy of Windows for ARM is not easy and there are compatibility issues with Windows programs that do not run on that version of Windows.
The new Parallels Desktop brings Windows to M1 Macs. You might also like to read: Runs Windows on Apple Silicon. Boot camp is a software that allows you to install Windows on your Mac and the interesting thing is that you can run both Windows and macOS systems without uninstalling your current operating system. Boot Camp for Mac is dual boot feature. So let’s check how to use Boot Camp to run Windows on MAC.
Using Boot Camp Assistant
Now, you will need to create a new partition on your Mac. In Boot Camp Assistant, select the “Create Partition” option and enter the following information: -Name: “Windows 10” -Size: 1TB -Type: FAT32
You will now be asked to select the destination disk where the Windows support software will be downloaded and saved. Once done, you will be asked to browse for the Windows 10 ISO file. To begin, please select the disk where you want to save your Windows 10 installation files. After making your selection, you will be prompted to browse for the Windows 10 ISO file. Once found, double-click on it to begin downloading and installing the necessary support software. ..
After that, you need to select the partition size. Select everything as per your choice. We recommend that you leave at least 50GB of storage space for Windows 10.
Boot Camp Assistant will now partition and install Windows. Wait until the process is complete.
To boot into the Windows OS, restart the MAC and press and hold the Option (or ALT) key while booting. You will see a dual boot screen. There you need to select ‘Windows’.
Using virtual machines
There are a few different ways to run Windows on your Mac. One way is to run Windows as software on your Mac, just like you would on a PC. This method allows you to use all the same features and functions as if you were using real Windows, but it doesn’t allow your computer to detect whether the system is running OS X or Windows. Another way is to dual-boot OS X and Windows. This allows you to have two separate operating systems on your computer at the same time, with each one running smoothly and independently. However, this method does not allow you to use some of the features that are available in real Windows, such as using Microsoft Office or playing games. ..
There are some popular virtual machine programs that you can use to run Windows. This includes VMware Fusion, VirtualBox, etc. However, there is a downside to using this method and that is that you cannot run Mac OS X apps and Windows OS apps in parallel. You need to install applications differently on both operating systems.
Using Parallels Desktop
Select the ISO file you created in step 1 and click Open. Parallels Desktop will start up and ask you to choose a virtual machine to use. Click the New button and select the Windows 10 VM from the list. Parallels Desktop will start up the VM and ask you to choose a language. Click Next and then Finish. You’ll now be able to use Parallels Desktop to run Windows 10 in a virtual machine! ..
You will see a screen like below. You need to choose the option ‘Install Windows or another operating system from a DVD or image file.
On the next page, select the ‘Image File’ and select the Windows 10 ISO file.
Please enter your Windows 10 product key.
Now you need to decide how you want to use Windows on the parallel desktop. You can choose what works best for you. ..
In the next window, you will be asked to select the name and location of the virtual machine to install.
Windows installation process begins.
Final note
How to Install Windows on Mac: A Guide
