Difference between revisions of "How to Install Windows on a Mac"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| (19 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[File:Run-wiki-on-mac.png|left|frameless]] | [[File:Run-wiki-on-mac.png|left|frameless]] | ||
| + | == WARNING for Apple M1 users == | ||
| + | [[File:Apple-M1-logo.jpg|left|x98px|y63px|frameless]] VMware 13 or newer are the only versions that work on the M1 or newer Macs. Bootcamp is no longer supported on Macs made prior to Nov 2020 | ||
| + | <br><br><br> | ||
== Mac memory and drive space requirements == | == Mac memory and drive space requirements == | ||
| − | * You need | + | The College of Engineering requires the following minimum specifications for Macs: |
| − | * You need at least | + | * You need 16 GB of RAM (memory). A Windows VM needs 8 GB and your Mac will need another 8 GB in addition. |
| + | * You need at least 500 GB of storage with at least 75 GB of free drive space (more may be needed depending on the number and size of Windows applications). | ||
| − | Note: Windows will not run on a flash/USB drive. If you don't have enough free drive space, you will need to either free up | + | Note: '''Windows will not run on a flash/USB drive'''. If you don't have enough free drive space, you will need to either free up |
space or find a different computer. | space or find a different computer. | ||
| Line 13: | Line 17: | ||
== Where to get the software == | == Where to get the software == | ||
| − | * Windows 10 - visit | + | * Windows 10 - visit Microsoft's Azure website here https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools (STEM students only) and sign in with your mybama credentials. Click software on the left side of the page and search for Windows 10/11 |
| − | * | + | * Parallels - Parallels offers a discount for students: go to [https://www.parallels.com Parallels.com] and click Buy, Full Version, and select the Students tab. |
| − | * Bootcamp - built into MacOS. Look in Applications, Utilities for the Bootcamp Assistant. | + | * Bootcamp - built into MacOS (only in Macs released before Nov. 2020). Look in Applications, Utilities for the Bootcamp Assistant. |
| + | == Video: How to download and Install VMware Fusion == | ||
| + | <span style="color:red">'''As of January 2023, VMWARE is only available for fac/staff/grad students doing research''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you believe you fall under this category please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will confirm your status | ||
| − | |||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/wbg5utr-kag</youtube> | <youtube>https://youtu.be/wbg5utr-kag</youtube> | ||
| + | == Video: How to create Windows VM== | ||
| + | <youtube> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFUCVInCnY0</youtube> | ||
== Video: How to install Windows with Bootcamp == | == Video: How to install Windows with Bootcamp == | ||
<youtube>https://youtu.be/Hmm9Q-T0oTo</youtube> | <youtube>https://youtu.be/Hmm9Q-T0oTo</youtube> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Troubleshooting == | ||
| + | [[Common Software Issues#VMware_help|For VMware issues see here]] | ||
[[Category:How-to]] | [[Category:How-to]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 5 September 2023
Contents
WARNING for Apple M1 users
VMware 13 or newer are the only versions that work on the M1 or newer Macs. Bootcamp is no longer supported on Macs made prior to Nov 2020
Mac memory and drive space requirements
The College of Engineering requires the following minimum specifications for Macs:
- You need 16 GB of RAM (memory). A Windows VM needs 8 GB and your Mac will need another 8 GB in addition.
- You need at least 500 GB of storage with at least 75 GB of free drive space (more may be needed depending on the number and size of Windows applications).
Note: Windows will not run on a flash/USB drive. If you don't have enough free drive space, you will need to either free up space or find a different computer.
Video: How to check your Mac's memory and storage
Where to get the software
- Windows 10 - visit Microsoft's Azure website here https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools (STEM students only) and sign in with your mybama credentials. Click software on the left side of the page and search for Windows 10/11
- Parallels - Parallels offers a discount for students: go to Parallels.com and click Buy, Full Version, and select the Students tab.
- Bootcamp - built into MacOS (only in Macs released before Nov. 2020). Look in Applications, Utilities for the Bootcamp Assistant.
Video: How to download and Install VMware Fusion
As of January 2023, VMWARE is only available for fac/staff/grad students doing research
If you believe you fall under this category please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will confirm your status
Video: How to create Windows VM
Video: How to install Windows with Bootcamp
