
Here’s a list of Macs that do not require a USB drive but must have MacOS 10.11 or newer installed:
Second, for some Macs, the process requires an external USB drive with up to 16GB of storage (these are our favorites). Note: Macs require an Intel-based CPU to run Windows 10. Also, be sure to update MacOS before you begin.įirst, here are the Macs that can run Windows 10: Step 1: Confirm your Mac’s requirementsīefore getting started, make sure your Mac has the available disk space and hardware necessary to handle Windows 10. Parallels recently released their new version, which supports Windows virtualization, even on the M1 Macs.
There is one caveat to these instructions, though: If you have a new M1 Mac, you will not be able to run Windows via Bootcamp.
Step 5: Install Windows drivers and choose your startup disk. Step 1: Confirm your Mac’s requirements. After that, click on the gear icon labelled "Options". On an Apple silicon Mac, you can also turn on your Mac and continue to hold the power button until you see the startup options screen. Use this key combination to erase your drive before giving it to someone else. If you've never installed 10.12.14 (Sierra), using ⌘ Cmd+ R will install the OS without tying it to your Apple ID. If you didn't have 10.12.14, Sierra, this key combination will not work. On an Intel-based Mac, to install the macOS your Mac came with, no matter how out-dated, press ⇧ Shift+ ⌥ Opt+ ⌘ Cmd+ R. For example, a Mac from early 2012 will not be compatible with macOS 10.15, Catalina. To upgrade your macOS to the most current OS that is compatible with your Mac, press ⌥ Opt+ ⌘ Cmd+ R. If you're hoping for a different version, check out these alternatives: This key combination tells your Mac to reinstall the same version of macOS that was already installed. Press and hold ⌘ Cmd+ R right after you press the power button.