How To Partition For Windows On Mac

2:51 Editors' note: This post was updated on August 12, 2015, with information on how to remove Windows from a dual-boot Mac. If you haven't already heard, Windows 10 is pretty great and worth installing on your PC.

Apple fans won't miss out either, since the new operating system can be installed on your Mac as well. To install Windows 10 on a Mac, you will need the following: • The Mac you plan to install Windows 10 on • A thumb drive with at least 5GB of storage space (for reference, I named mine 'WININSTALL') • A second computer that already runs Windows • A fast Internet connection Note that you won't need a Windows 10 license for the installation, but you will need to buy one if you want to continue to use it on your Mac after the 30-day trial period. Following these instructions will install Windows 10 on your Mac in a dual-boot configuration, meaning you'll have the option to choose which operating system (Windows 10 or Mac OS) to use each time you turn on the computer. And, if you later on change your mind, the guide also includes the information on how you can remove Windows afterwords. This guide is for a Mac that doesn't have already have Windows installed. If yours already has Windows 7 or Windows 8 on your Mac, you can. Part 1: Getting the Windows 10 file on your Mac Step 1: Insert the flash drive into your Windows computer and download Windows 10's.

To partition a hard drive in Windows means to section off a part of it and make that part available to the operating system.Most of the time, the 'part' of the hard drive is the entire usable space, but creating multiple partitions on a hard drive is also possible.

There are and versions, depending on which Windows system you intend to use the tool on. If you're not sure whether your computer is using 64-bit or 32-bit Windows,. Only the version compatible with your system will actually run. Cac card reader driver for mac os sierra. Pick the option to create an installation media. Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 2: Open the downloaded media creation tool, choose Create installation media for another PC then click Next.

Make sure you pick the 64-bit architecture. Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 3: Select the Language, Edition and the 64-bit Architecture for Windows 10, then click Next. It's important that you select the 64-bit Architecture, unless your Mac specifically supports only the 32-bit architecture (very few do). If you select the 32-bit or both option, you may run into problems later on. As for what edition of Windows to get, check out this to find out if Pro or Home fits you best. Keep in mind that you will need to buy a license later when you need to activate Windows and the Pro edition is more expensive than the Home edition. The N edition of Windows 10 is for certain European markets.

Choose to save Windows 10 installer as an ISO. Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 4: Choose to save Windows 10 installer as an ISO file then click on Next. Don't worry, you won't need a DVD burner or a DVD at all.

Note that you'll want to avoid using the USB flash drive option here since, in my experience, the Windows 10 USB installer drive created using Windows has trouble working on certain Macs. Save Windows 10 ISO file. Dong Ngo Step 5: Choose a location to save the Windows ISO file. For this guide, I chose to save that file on the flash drive, but you can save it anywhere on the computer and then copy it onto the flash drive later. Depending on your Internet connection, this will take between a few minutes and several hours. Once the file has been saved on the flash drive, remove it from your Windows computer and insert it into your Mac.

You will not need the Windows computer again for the rest of the process. Part 2: Getting the flash drive and your Mac's partition ready Note: At times you'll be prompted to type in the password for your Mac's admin account.

Make sure you have that ready. Copy Windows 10 ISO file onto the Mac's desktop Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 1: Insert and then open the flash drive. Copy the Windows ISO file onto the Mac's desktop. Leave the flash drive connected to the Mac for the rest of job. Make sure there are no other flash drives or external hard drives connected to the Mac. Run Boot Camp Assistant Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 2: Run Boot Camp Assistant, then click on Continue.

Boot Camp Assistant is located in Applications Utilities folder. You can also quickly search for it using Spotlight. Make sure all tasks are checked.

Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 3: Make sure all three tasks Create a Windows 7 or later version install disk, Download the latest Windows support software from Apple and Install windows 7 or later version are checked. Then click Continue. Prepare to make Windows 10 install disk. Screenshot by Dong Ngo/CNET Step 4: If you've copied the Windows ISO file to the Mac's desktop, it will be automatically located. If you put it elsewhere on the computer, you'll need click on Choose and browse for it. The flash drive will be automatically chosen as the install disk if it's the only flash drive plugged in.