{"id":562102,"date":"2023-03-10T20:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/"},"modified":"2023-03-10T20:00:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:00:24","slug":"how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Run Windows on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29ec3260abc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Run_Windows_on_a_Mac%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Run Windows on a Mac&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Can_You_Run_Windows_on_an_M-Series_Mac\" >Can You Run Windows on an M-Series Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Run_Windows_in_a_Virtual_Machine_on_a_Mac\" >Run Windows in a Virtual Machine on a Mac<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Option_1_Run_a_Windows_VM_in_Parallels\" >Option 1: Run a Windows VM in Parallels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Option_2_Run_a_Virtual_Windows_Machine_With_VMware\" >Option 2: Run a Virtual Windows Machine With VMware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Other_Options_for_Running_a_Windows_VM_on_Mac\" >Other Options for Running a Windows VM on Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Install_Windows_on_Your_Intel_Mac_with_Boot_Camp\" >Install Windows on Your Intel Mac with Boot Camp<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#What_You_Need_to_Know_About_Installing_Windows_Natively_on_a_Mac\" >What You Need to Know About Installing Windows Natively on a Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#How_to_Install_Windows_With_Boot_Camp\" >How to Install Windows With Boot Camp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-run-windows-on-a-mac\/#Why_Run_Windows_on_a_Mac\" >Why Run Windows on a Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Run_Windows_on_a_Mac%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Run Windows on a Mac&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-878314\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/52421238679_968cc9e722_o.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A 2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch) on a desk.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Run Windows within a virtual machine if you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le Silicon (M1, M2, or similar) chip in your Mac, at nearly native speed. Alternatively, install Windows 10 (or a custom Windows 11 ISO image) on your Intel Mac using Boot Camp Assistant.<\/p>\n<p>Despite switching from Intel chips to ARM-based Apple Silicon, you can still run Windows on a Mac and enjoy excellent performance. Here\u2019s how to do it, whether you have an M-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> chip like an M1 or M2\u2014or an older Intel-based Mac.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Windows_on_an_M-Series_Mac\"><\/span>Can You Run Windows on an M-Series Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Apple switched to using proprietary ARM-based chips with the arrival of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/700227\/what-is-apples-m1-chip-for-the-mac\/\">M1 in 2020, it\u2019s no longer possible to run \u201cstandard\u201d x86 Windows on modern Apple computers. All Mac models introduced or refreshed since 2020 have used an Apple Silicon processor like an M1 or M2 that is not compatible with the same version of Windows that would be installed on a standard PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-849567\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/about_this_mac_macbook_pro_16_inch_2021.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"&quot;About This Mac&quot; information screen in macOS 13 Ventura\" width=\"730\" height=\"481\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mainstream Intel and AMD processors use a different processor architecture, called x86. Before 2020, Apple used the same Intel processors which meant their machines were natively compatible with Windows. If you have an older Mac with an Intel processor\u00a0you can still install Windows natively.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Mac users with an M1 chip or newer can use an ARM-based version of Windows 11 imaginatively called Windows on ARM. It\u2019s not possible to install this natively, but that\u2019s not necessarily a big deal anymore. Windows on ARM can run many (but not all) 64-bit and 32-bit applications that run on standard versions of Windows, with a small performance penalty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are ARM CPUs, and Are They Going To Replace x86 (Intel)?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Windows_in_a_Virtual_Machine_on_a_Mac\"><\/span>Run Windows in a Virtual Machine on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an Apple Silicon Mac, you\u2019re limited to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/833996\/how-to-run-windows-11-in-a-virtual-machine\/\">installing Windows 11 in a virtual machine (VM) at present. A VM is an application that emulates a computer, allowing you to install an operating system like Windows or Linux within your current desktop environment.<\/p>\n<p>Intel users can also run Windows in a virtual machine, though they will be able to download and use the standard x86 version of Windows instead of Windows on ARM.<\/p>\n<p>Installing Windows in a virtual machine is the only option many users have, but that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t come with some clear benefits. By installing Windows within macOS, you don\u2019t need to reboot each time you want to use Windows. Windows and any associated apps are right there on your Mac desktop, ready to go when the time comes.<\/p>\n<p>Virtualization is the most reliable way of using Windows 11 on your Mac. Officially, only Windows 10 is supported using a native install but many VM applications have taken Microsoft\u2019s Windows 11 requirements into consideration. If you want to run Windows 11 on a Mac, using a VM is your safest bet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828720\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/parallels_desktop_system_info.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Parallels Desktop 18 Windows system information\" width=\"730\" height=\"428\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In our experience, Windows on ARM running on a modern Apple Silicon Mac incurs little in the way of performance loss. Windows is smooth and responsive. The vast majority of applications we\u2019ve tried work without a hitch, even older 3D accelerated (DirectX 11 and earlier) <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s. DirectX 12 titles are not yet supported.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a multiple-monitor setup, you can even have Windows running on a dedicated monitor that\u2019s as accessible as a standard macOS desktop. Alternatively, run your VM in full-screen mode and switch between spaces whenever you need to use it. Running your VM in a window is also possible, but it\u2019s probably the least appealing option.<\/p>\n<p>Running Windows in a VM means that you won\u2019t need to sacrifice disk space up front. As your need for disk space grows, your VM will take up more of your Mac\u2019s available space. You can always remove applications or delete files within Windows to recover space.<\/p>\n<p>For MacBook owners, having Windows running in the background will increase the drain on your battery, but not to a massive degree. With an app like Parallels Desktop, it\u2019s easy to forget Windows is running at all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Run_a_Windows_VM_in_Parallels\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Option 1: Run a Windows VM in Parallels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/869687-xid-{xid}\/https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/&amp;___trxnet=cj\">Parallels Desktop<\/a> is probably the easiest way of getting Windows on ARM up and running on your Mac. Check out our Parallels Desktop review for more details.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, download Parallels Desktop 18 (there\u2019s a free trial available) and create a new virtual machine using the wizard (you can also use File &gt; New). Click on \u201cGet Windows 11 from Microsoft\u201d and Parallels Desktop will download everything you need and take you through the setup process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828708\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/parallels_desktop_setup_windows.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Parallels Desktop 18 download Windows\" width=\"730\" height=\"435\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Parallels is a premium application, starting at $99 for the most basic version. If you want full Windows functionality, you\u2019ll also need to purchase a Windows license. You can also use the app to quickly install Linux distributions like Ubuntu or even macOS within a VM environment (great for testing).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871510\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/windows_11_arm_mac_m1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 on ARM running in Parallels Desktop\" width=\"730\" height=\"445\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Run_a_Virtual_Windows_Machine_With_VMware\"><\/span>Option 2: Run a Virtual Windows Machine With VMware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/849776\/vmware-fusion-13-can-run-windows-on-your-m1-m2-mac\/\">run Windows on your Apple Silicon or Intel Mac with VMware Fusion 13. VMware\u2019s solution is still lagging behind Parallels with many features still limited to Intel machines (like DirectX 11 support). On the plus side, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/imp.i263671.net\/c\/156932\/980242\/11461?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=869687&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcustomerconnect.vmware.com%2Fen%2Fevalcenter%3Fp%3Dfusion-player-personal-13&amp;subid3=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=ir\">VMware Fusion Player<\/a> is free for personal use.<\/p>\n<p>To get started for free, sign up for a VMware account (which includes email, phone, address, job title and so on) then proceed to VMware Customer Connect and download VMware Fusion Player 13. Install it and enter the key you received in your VMware Customer Connect account to register the application.<\/p>\n<p>The process for setting up VMware Fusion 13 with Windows 11 on ARM isn\u2019t anywhere near as straightforward as Parallels Desktop. First, you\u2019ll need to download the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windowsinsiderpreviewarm64\">Windows 11 on ARM Insider Preview .VHDX from Microsoft<\/a>. Next you\u2019ll need to convert it to .VMDK using qemu, a free app that\u2019s available via <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/brew.sh\">Homebrew<\/a>. Now create a custom VM within VMware Fusion using the Windows 11 on ARM preset and use the file you just creeated as your Virtual Disk to get the installation started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871509\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/create_vm_fusion.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"VMware Fusion 13 Player\" width=\"730\" height=\"541\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a detailed and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YT82n3ikv-0\">helpful tutorial from Andrew Tsai<\/a> on YouTube for getting this working. Though VMware Fusion is free, it lacks the user-friendliness of Parallels Desktop and requires that you complete much of the setup manually.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"YT82n3ikv-0\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/YT82n3ikv-0\/hqdefault.jpg');\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Options_for_Running_a_Windows_VM_on_Mac\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Other Options for Running a Windows VM on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualbox.org\/\">VirtualBox<\/a>\u00a0is a completely free virtual machine solution that has finally\u00a0added support for Apple Silicon chips. At the time of writing the feature is only available in a developer preview, and like the VMware solution, you\u2019ll need to configure and install Windows yourself to get things working.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mac.getutm.app\">UTM<\/a> is another free VM application that you can use to install Windows 11 on your Mac. There\u2019s little support for 3D acceleration, so don\u2019t expect to run games, though you can use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mac.getutm.app\/gallery\/\">UTM Gallery<\/a> to download pre-configured VMs to make setting Windows on ARM up fairly quick and straightforward.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_Windows_on_Your_Intel_Mac_with_Boot_Camp\"><\/span>Install Windows on Your Intel Mac with Boot Camp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an older Mac with an Intel chip you can install Windows natively on your computer, effectively turning your Mac into a standard Windows PC. Apple no longer manufactures Intel-based machines, so you\u2019re limited to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/771262\/buying-a-used-mac-or-macbook-check-these-things-before-you-buy\/\">buying a used Mac if you\u2019re specifically looking for a computer that can do this.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_to_Know_About_Installing_Windows_Natively_on_a_Mac\"><\/span>What You Need to Know About Installing Windows Natively on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Installing Windows natively allows you to run Microsoft\u2019s operating system at full speed. Running Windows in a VM means that you have to share resources with macOS. On older machines (a category that Intel Mac models now fall into), this can result in a moderate performance penalty which isn\u2019t present on a native install.<\/p>\n<p>As noted, you can only do this using a Mac with an Intel CPU. To use Windows you\u2019ll need to reboot your computer, hold the Option key, then select Windows from the list of bootable volumes. Apple includes drivers for components within your Mac that should automatically install once Windows has booted for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-314230\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/boot-camp-start.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"333\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you install Windows natively, your Mac\u2019s boot drive will be partitioned and space will be shared between the two operating systems. Apple will help guide you through this process as part of the setup, but be aware that your available disk space will be affected by your decision to install Windows. Make sure you\u2019re happy that you\u2019re sacrificing enough space to make the most of Windows (and install applications) but don\u2019t leave your Mac partition too short.<\/p>\n<p>You may have trouble installing Windows 11 on your Intel Mac due to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/738163\/why-does-windows-11-need-tpm-2.0\/\">Microsoft\u2019s trusted platform module (TPM) requirements. You can potentially use a registry hack to install Windows 11 regardless, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/appleinsider.com\/articles\/21\/06\/25\/intel-macs-cant-run-windows-11-without-this-workaround\">create a custom ISO file to install Windows 11 instead<\/a>. Alternatively, you can always install Windows 10 instead (which Microsoft has pledged to support until October 2025).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_Windows_With_Boot_Camp\"><\/span>How to Install Windows With Boot Camp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Instructions for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/186907\/how-to-install-windows-on-a-mac-with-boot-camp\/\">installing Windows using Boot Camp have remained the same for a few years now. To do so you\u2019ll need a compatible Mac, an ISO file from which to install Windows (either Home, Professional, or a custom Windows 11 disk image, which you can download legally\u00a0from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/software-download\/windows11\">Microsoft\u2019s website<\/a>), and an external flash drive. You\u2019ll also need at least 64GB of free space, with 128GB recommended. You should back up your Mac with Time Machine before you proceed.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, launch Boot Camp Assistant from the Applications &gt; Utilities folder and follow the on-screen instructions. You\u2019ll be invited to locate the installation medium and specify a size for the Windows partition, before hitting the \u201cInstall\u201d button to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871512\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/boot_camp_macos_13.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Boot Camp on macOS 13 Ventura\" width=\"730\" height=\"460\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Boot Camp Assistant will then download the necessary drivers and begin the installation process. At some point, your Mac will restart and you\u2019ll see a standard Windows installer. You can then select the \u201cBOOTCAMP\u201d partition and let Windows install.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to skip any invitations to connect to the internet during the installation process since your Mac will require Wi-Fi drivers to do so. Once you\u2019ve installed Windows, hold Option while the computer reboots and select \u201cWindows\u201d from the list of bootable partitions.<\/p>\n<p>Boot Camp Control Panel should launch and offer to install the necessary drivers (otherwise, you\u2019ll find it in the system tray in the bottom-right corner of the screen). With drivers installed, your Mac should function like any other PC.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Run_Windows_on_a_Mac\"><\/span>Why Run Windows on a Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows may be handy if you need to use a particular piece of software that lacks support for macOS. Both virtualization and Boot Camp can allow you to play certain games, particularly 32-bit titles which Apple dropped support for in an earlier macOS release.<\/p>\n<p>If running Windows in a VM isn\u2019t a suitable solution, you might want to consider <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/849112\/reasons-you-should-buy-a-windows-pc-instead-of-a-mac\/\">buying a Windows PC instead of a Mac. 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