To boot into macOS, with the power off, press and hold the Option key and power on your Mac.To shut down your Mac while you're in Windows, from the Start menu, click the Power button, and then click Shutdown.You can also select one operating system for the computer to start by default.
You have the option to boot to either Windows or macOS when starting your Mac. Step 11: Configure the default boot operating system When prompted, click Restart Now to restart your Mac and continue the Windows Installation process.
You'll be prompted with several questions about how to configure Windows for your needs. You may be prompted several times for your administrator password.įollow the Windows installation wizard to begin installing Windows.
Once the partition is created, your Mac will restart and begin installing Windows 10. This process will take several minutes to complete. UITS recommends that you use 80 GB for just Windows, and 90 GB for Windows plus Microsoft Office.
On the next screen, make sure the ISO file you just downloaded from Microsoft and the appropriate flash drive are both selected.
To select the installation tasks to complete, make sure Create a Windows 10 or later version install disk, Download the latest Windows support software from Apple, and Install Windows 10 or later version are all selected.īefore continuing, make sure a USB drive (at least 16 GB) is connected to the system, and be aware that the entire contents of that flash drive will be erased.If you wish to skip this process, click Stop. This process may take a long time to complete. Boot Camp Assistant will automatically remove older Time Machine snapshots and cached iCloud to make space for Boot Camp.The next screen describes what Boot Camp Assistant does, and warns you to back up your disk if you haven't already done so.In the search bar, type boot camp assistant, and press Enter. The Boot Camp Assistant will help guide you through the process of adding Windows to your Mac. For details about backing up your documents and content using cloud services at IU, see Store and share your individual files at IU. Partitioning your system's hard drive with Boot Camp Assistant may erase all files. Ensure that the computer is plugged into a power source, as the entire process may take several hours.īack up your files if you haven't yet done so.You also will be prompted to enter your time zone.