#MAC OS BOOT CAMP EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE HOW TO#
#MAC OS BOOT CAMP EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE WINDOWS 10#
#MAC OS BOOT CAMP EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE PASSWORD#

Please be patient, as this will take some time. Windows will now be installed on your hard drive. A warning will pop-up, click “ Yes”.ġ8. Once the format is complete, make sure that same partition is selected, and then click “ Next” Select the partition that says “ BOOTCAMP”. A screen will appear with many partitions. Accept the Terms and Agreement and then click Next.ġ7. When the “Enter the product key to activate Windows” appears, choose “I do not have a product key” and then click Next.ġ6. Select the preferred language, time, currency format, and keyboard or input method. You may have to enter it twiceĪt this point, your Mac will boot into Windows for Windows setup.ġ3. Once Windows boots, you will see the “Windows setup” screen.

#MAC OS BOOT CAMP EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE PASSWORD#

A window will appear to type in your password that you use to log into your computer. Once you have made a decision on your memory space, click “ Install”.Īt this point, you will have a partitioned hard drive and Windows will be set up to run successfully.ġ2. Please consider your actual hard drive size in this step as you may accidentally give your Mac endless space.ġ1.

In the “ Create a Partition for Windows” page, you will have the opportunity to adjust the amount of drive space you would like for Windows. Once that is complete, you will see the “Create a Partition for Windows” page, a window will pop-up to type in your password that you use to log into your computer. PLEASE NOTE: This part of the process will take some time! Please be patient.ĩ. Next, you will be in the “Task Status” page where Boot Camp Assistant will format the USB, create a bootable drive, and put in Windows Support Programs into the USB. ( NOTE: this screen may appear in later versions)Ĩ. A warning box will appear “ The drive will be erased.” Press “ Continue” to continue the process. *** VERY IMPORTANT ***: PLEASE be sure that you chose the right USB as that USB will be formatted and erased. Under “ Destination disk”, the USB that you are using as the bootable drive should appear. Find the Windows10 ISO file on your Desktop and select that file.Ħ. In the “ISO Image:” box, click on “ Choose…” and a file window will appear. The “ Create Bootable USB Drive for Windows Installation” page appears.ĥ. Please read the prompt, and then press “ Continue”Ĥ. When Boot Camp Assistant opens, the “Introduction” page appears. In the box, type “ Boot Camp Assistant” and then Enter to open Boot Camp Assistant.ģ.

#MAC OS BOOT CAMP EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE WINDOWS 10#

Windows 10 ISO file placed on your Desktop:ġ.

16gb flash drive for the Windows ISO file.

Check Apple Logo on top left corner - click “About this Mac” - the system info window will show the CPU.

M1 chips do not support booting into Windows.

4gb RAM - 8gb RAM optimal especially if installing Siemens NX.

Minimum 64gb free hard drive space - 128gb optimal.

Some windows programs may not be supported or run as well as they would on a Windows machine. This will configure a windows partition on your Mac that allows windows programs to run.

#MAC OS BOOT CAMP EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE HOW TO#

How to setup BootCamp on your Mac – requires Intel CPU.

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