How-To Install Windows 10 on a Mac Computer Using Boot Camp Assistant
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How-to Install Windows 10 on a Mac computer using Boot Camp Assistant Introductory Paragraph: This article will walk you through to step-by-step to install Windows 10 on your Mac computer using the built-in Boot Camp assistant. Your computer will have the option of running either MacOS or Windows depending on your preferences/needs. Step-by-step Guide: 1. Download the Windows 10 Education .ISO file from the Microsoft Azure site (sign in with UWO credentials) and save it to a USB flash drive. It will be listed under software and we recommend Windows 10 Education Version 1809. Click on “View Key” to obtain the product key. https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools *Make note of the Windows 10 product key, you will need this in Step 6* 2. On your Mac computer, use the search function to open the Boot Camp Assistant, or go to Applications > Utilities > Boot Camp Assistant. 3. Select Choose… and open the ISO image file that you saved in Step 1. You will need at least 55GB for your Windows partition, click and drag the dot between OS X and Windows to increase/decrease the partition size accordingly. Information Technology Group Help Desk: Rm. ACEB 2420 Email: [email protected] 4. Once the Boot Camp assistant completes, your Mac will restart and open the Windows 10 installer. When you are asked where you want to install Windows, select the BOOTCAMP partition. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts to finish your Windows installation. 6. Once you can see the desktop, you must activate Windows. Make sure you connect to the internet first. Open the Start Menu > Settings > Updates & Security > Activation > Change Product Key > Enter product key from Step 1. 7. You have completed the Windows 10 installation. We recommend that you perform Windows updates on your computer. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates. To switch between MacOS and Windows 10, you must restart the computer, and press and hold the OPTION key. You can then choose either Macintosh or Windows. Additional Information: Official Boot Camp Guide from Apple https://support.apple.com/en-ca/boot-camp Set your default Operating System: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25914?viewlocale=en_KW&locale=en_KW Microsoft Office If you would like to install Office on your Windows partition, sign into your UWO email at http://myoffice.uwo.ca, select Install Office 2016, and run/open the downloaded file. Information Technology Group Help Desk: Rm. ACEB 2420 Email: [email protected] .