You can install and run Windows 10 on a Mac for free. Here’s how to do it step-by-step using Boot Camp Assistant for MacOS.
0:13 What you need to get started
1:09 Download the Windows ISO File
1:49 Open Boot Camp Assistant
2:37 Windows Setup and Installation
3:37 Install Boot Camp Assistant on Windows
4:05 How to switch between Windows & MacOS
4:30 Troubleshooting installation issues
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Lino Pao
January 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm
You can also install windows on a Mac without bootcamp. This is only if you want replace OS X with windows, using Alt at startup.
Peter Emery
January 29, 2022 at 2:04 pm
I understand why you can’t use the latest Windows variant (11) for this installation. But why is that fellow using macOS 11 Big Sur when he could also use macOS 12 Monterey? Monterey on an Intel Mac still includes Boot Camp Assistant even though it’s not on Apple Silicon Monterey installations.
Pieceof Shitzu
January 29, 2022 at 2:06 pm
Cool. So basically this video will be absolete within a year since Apple only sells 2 Intel Macs
La Olmera
January 29, 2022 at 2:06 pm
Nobody likes Windows dude
SonicBliss
January 29, 2022 at 2:07 pm
Been there, done that years ago… Window’s on my specked out 2015 Mac laptop absolutely sucks. The fans go crazy and I can’t stand using it on my Mac laptop which otherwise runs very quiet when running macOS. If you need both systems, you’re almost better off getting a cheap Windows laptop in addition to your Mac laptop or desktop. I also feel like Windows runs slow and is laggy on a Mac. My Mac laptop has a 1 TB hard drive, so I split it pretty much down the middle and it still sucks running Windows.
TheLongIslander
January 29, 2022 at 5:28 pm
Eh, I’m using it currently on my 2019 16″ MacBook Pro and there’s really no lag. Though I do agree the fans ramp up when on Windows. However, I never really care about that because I have headphones on while playing a game or talking to someone anyway (also that happens on macOS as well when doing similar tasks, and I much rather have a cool computer than a hot computer) lol. My opinion is I rather not have an additional laptop, but again, my opinion. Doing whatever works for your workflow should be the goal.
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January 29, 2022 at 2:20 pm
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Adam Preset
January 29, 2022 at 2:56 pm
I have installed Windows on almost every Mac just for the versatility. It’s been pretty handy. For my kids who like the Mac but want to boot to Windows for games, it’s great on our travel laptop. My niece had to start working from home and I rebuilt her old MacBook Air so she could dual-boot for work software. (Her hard drive was dead, so I got a new one that was more accommodating for the space requirements of dual booting.) If a family member or friend needs a temporary computer because their current one goes belly up, I usually have a spare to loan and it will run two common operating systems. I have gone through this process many times. The topic in this video was handled in a straightforward and accessible way.
Vincent Kwok
January 29, 2022 at 2:57 pm
0:17 All M1 Mac users head for the exits
xxnike629xx
January 29, 2022 at 3:10 pm
You’d need an Intel based Mac first.
Anyway if you need Windows just get a PC since you’d need an Intel based one anyway.
Frank Donadee
January 29, 2022 at 3:53 pm
thanks, for this history lesson; when I go back in time to Intel and W10; this will come in handy
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Danny Danny
January 29, 2022 at 4:37 pm
How do we install Mac, on Windows?
cyberlizard
January 29, 2022 at 6:00 pm
In my Mac mini (2010) it does not let you install windows 10. Is there a known workaround
Von Anon
January 29, 2022 at 6:17 pm
Wouldn’t that be like dumping dollar store whiskey in a Blanton’s Bottle?
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January 29, 2022 at 6:26 pm
🐩 💨
K Lam
January 29, 2022 at 6:43 pm
“First you need an intel based Mac…” I don’t think that’s true…? My friend got windows arm on m1…
Windows 7Pro2009
January 29, 2022 at 7:29 pm
You can only run Windows 10 ARM as a virtual machine on an M1 Mac. This video is about installing Windows 10 *natively* on a Mac, so you MUST have an Intel based Mac to install Windows natively i.e on the bare metal.
diorcoldd
January 29, 2022 at 7:16 pm
could’ve jus bought a windows in the first place😭
JulianGoesPro
January 29, 2022 at 8:34 pm
to get out of Windows and reboot into macOS you can also right-click on the boot camp symbol in the lower right corner / taskbar (reboot into macOS)
CNET
January 30, 2022 at 12:14 am
Nice tip. Thanks
Evan Katz
January 29, 2022 at 9:10 pm
Great explainer video regarding Boot Camp. But running Windows as a virtual machine allows running both Mac and Windows at the same time! And also permits the very handy sharing of data and files between Mac and Windows! So, how can you make a video about “how to run Windows on a Mac” and not also discuss the typically much superior way of doing so using VMware Fusion or Parallels (the latter of which also informally supports running Windows on M1 Silicon Macs)? That is a huge and horrific omission from an otherwise nice video. And not up to your usual very high standards. Your readers/viewers deserve better and more complete information in order to make informed decisions. So, how about appending to the video a few minutes regarding Fusion and Parallels? That would be great and a huge improvement. 😃
jpdemer5
January 31, 2022 at 2:42 pm
I have installed Win11 on my M1 Mac using Parallels. Parallels itself walks you through the process. It seems to run just fine, but software choices for the ARM version of Windows are pretty limited at present (there is x86 emulation, but it’s pathetically slow.)
And, of course, Parallels itself has to be purchased. Microsoft, so far, hasn’t hit me up for a license purchase, but it’s not clear how long that free ride will last.
Gary Beltz
January 29, 2022 at 9:26 pm
I wonder if an in place windows 11 upgrade would work?
Şaban Güvenç
January 30, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Yes it does. But you have to modify some files in ISO file of windows 11. Then run setup in that ISO file to upgrade bootcamp to windows 11. I did it and it works.
David Jamgochian
January 29, 2022 at 10:38 pm
Dell is a great time to get a new one
Andy Caden
January 29, 2022 at 11:04 pm
Can only run windows 7
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Fausto Zuniga
January 30, 2022 at 12:21 am
I guess late is better than never SMH, now we can expect an updated video of this with M1 Mac’s in 2030.
Paula Baylor
January 30, 2022 at 1:16 am
😮💻🖥🍎
Nelson Mei
January 30, 2022 at 1:24 am
How do we uninstall Windows if we don’t like it?
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:34 pm
You don’t.
Nelson Mei
February 2, 2022 at 4:12 pm
@CNET What.. you meant I don’t want to uninstall Windows or I can not uninstall Windows once it is installed?
Juan P. Uribe
January 30, 2022 at 3:42 am
What is the point of making this review when almost every mac is ARM based?
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:34 pm
Lots of people still have the older Intel-based macs. I’ll make a similar video for the M1’s soonish.
Felix Five
January 30, 2022 at 3:48 am
No one wants windows on a Mac that’s why they have a Mac.
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:33 pm
But there are some things you can only run on Windows so it’s the best of both worlds.
Jae Azul
January 30, 2022 at 5:10 am
Bootcamp does not run on M1. Sad
Graham Evans
January 30, 2022 at 9:37 am
Like putting a 4 cyclinder engine in a V8 supercar. Windows 10 is a trainwreck
Tom Smith
January 30, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Apple won’t allow Mac OS on Windows
Microsoft are fools
Tayab Sheioj
January 30, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Hey mine says need 64-bit Windows 10 or later ISO file u would really appreciate if u would reply
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:32 pm
You will have 2 options to download. 64bit and 32bit. Make sure to download the 64 bit version.
VLOH Entertainment
January 30, 2022 at 9:22 pm
Hey man I’ve got a question regarding this, so I’ve actually had windows for about half a year now on my Mac, and roughly 3 months ago my windows became very weird.
It would always go into an infinite boot up whenever I would restart, out into sleep mode or shut down on the windows version.
Ive tried reinstalling windows but it’s no good.
Restarting on the Mac version works perfectly fine so yeah I need some help
ALSO a new problem has occurred hah, do you have any other tips for the windows support software being stuck? I tried the 3 things you mentioned but it is still stuck
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:31 pm
I included a small section to address this. Try running Disk Utilities to repair your hard drive. Also make sure your computer has the privacy and security settings to allow for downloading from any site. Took me a few tries too but it eventually worked.
D T
January 30, 2022 at 10:55 pm
Why is this a thing is this a reupload
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:29 pm
No. Will do M1 Macs in the near future.
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Roberto Gonzalez
January 31, 2022 at 12:22 am
Kinda skipped over the whole licensing portion
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:28 pm
Kinda sorta but it will work without a license. If you want all the windows features you will need the Product Key but it’s not necessary.
Razor Cluchz
January 31, 2022 at 3:26 am
You see once i load into windows on my mac i do not get the option of wifi network i only get the option of ethernet so im not sure what it is but could you help me out
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:27 pm
Hmmmm. You should be able to connect to WiFi. Not sure what’s going on there. Let me know how it goes.
Ethan Dupree
January 31, 2022 at 6:13 am
Can you download that windows file on an external drive, that way you do not have to partition the Mac internal SSD?
CNET
January 31, 2022 at 7:29 am
There is a way to create a usb disk. You will find that process in the link in the description.
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January 31, 2022 at 6:26 am
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Joi Isak
January 31, 2022 at 11:13 pm
The drop down to select windows download didn’t work for me even though I “qualify” specwise 😕
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:27 pm
Hmmmm. Restart and try again.
Cysco
January 31, 2022 at 11:18 pm
Trying to do this but stuck at boot camp assistant. Its asking me to insert a USB. Not sure why. Can anyone assist?
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:26 pm
Try running Disc Utilities to fix your hard drive. I included a troubleshooting section near the end of the video.
Terrance Sanders
February 1, 2022 at 2:22 am
But why tho🤷🏾♂️ Just get a Windows PC‼️
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:25 pm
That costs money. This is free if you already have a Mac
Ameer
February 1, 2022 at 10:26 pm
So you spend that much money for a Mac and turn it into a window computer
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:24 pm
It’s both.
Gilbert D. Trang
February 2, 2022 at 5:24 am
I am waiting to get my new M1 iMac and from my understanding I can use boot camp on that as well, no?
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:24 pm
No you will not be able to use boot camp.
Gilbert D. Trang
February 2, 2022 at 4:52 pm
@CNET Aw crap. Thanks for the prompt response!
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February 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm
If I only have 56GB free, can I still do it?
CNET
February 2, 2022 at 3:23 pm
I don’t think so.