How to Install Windows on a Mac
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WARNING for Apple M1 users
As of January, 2021, there only way to run Windows on an Apple M1 Macbook is to use Parallels.
Apple discontinued Bootcamp and VMware has not released an update that supports the new M1 chip.
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 250 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 UA's webstore via this link: https://oit.ua.edu/software/windows-10-education/ and click on the Microsoft tab.
- 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 Jan 17th 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
