Using Boot Camp also has some benefits such as improved performance because it uses the full hardware power of your iMac. Before we start, you should know that most Macs from late 2012 can run Windows 10, but make sure that your computer is on the list here. Our previous guide was referring to the preview version of Windows 10 and not the final one.
How can I install Windows 10 on iMac?
1. Use Boot Camp
2. Use VirtualBox
Another way of installing Windows 10 on your iMac is by using a virtual machine. There are all sorts of solutions available, but we’ll show you how to install it using a freeware tool called VirtualBox.
- Download and install VirtualBox.
- Press the New button in the VirtualBox toolbar and name your virtual machine, for example, Windows 10.
- In the Type field, select Microsoft Windows, then click Continue.
- Select the amount of memory that you want to assign to the virtual machine, for example, 2GB or more, and then click Continue. As you may know, virtual machine software runs with your OS, so it needs to borrow some of your computer’s resources. SPONSORED
- Now, you’ll be asked to assign hard drive space to your virtual machine. The recommended amount of hard drive space is usually enough.
- Choose Create a virtual hard disk now and click Create. You’ll be asked what kind of drive you want to create, and VDI is usually the best option.
- The next screen will ask you if you wish to dynamically assign memory when needed or to assign all of it right away. Usually the better option is to choose Dynamically allocated.
- You have now created your virtual machine. Now just press Start to start it.
- Next, locate your Windows 10 ISO file.
- Follow the instructions and complete the installation.
That’s all, now you know how to install Windows 10 on iMac with both Boot Camp and using Virtual Box. Let us know whether you found this guide helpful and write down any questions you have in the comments section below.
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