How to install Windows using Boot Camp
Boot Camp helps you install Microsoft Windows on your Mac. After installing, restart your Mac to switch between OS X and Windows.
Before you begin, make sure you have everything you need.
- An Intel-based Mac
- A Microsoft Windows install disc or disk image (ISO) containinga 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 or later*
- An Apple keyboard, mouse or trackpad, or a USB keyboard and mouse
- An 8 GB or larger USB flash drive that you can erase
- At least 30 GB of free disk space on your startup drive
*If you want to install other versions of Windows, check to see if your Mac supports this.
Check System Requirements
Some versions of Windows require a certain processor, and more hard drive space and memory (RAM) than others. Check the documentation that came with your copy of Windows to find out what you need. Then use System Information to see what your Mac currently has.
Create a disk image of your Windows disc
When you purchase Windows, it either comes as a disk image file (ISO) or as an installation disc. If your copy of Windows came on a DVD, you should create a disk image of your installation disc.
Open Boot Camp Assistant
Boot Camp Assistant walks you through installing Windows on your Mac. Open this app from the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and follow the onscreen instructions to automatically repartition your startup disk and download related software drivers for Windows. When prompted, connect your USB flash drive.
Format your Windows partition
When you complete the assistant, your Mac restarts to the Windows installer. When you're asked where you want to install Windows, select the BOOTCAMP partition, then click Format.
Install Windows
Follow the onscreen prompts to finish your Windows installation.
Restart your computer
After Windows is installed, you can switch between OS X and Windows. Use the Startup Disk preference pane in OS X, or the Boot Camp system tray item in Windows to select your startup disk, then restart your computer
Learn more
For more information about using Windows on your Mac, click the Open Boot Camp Help button in Boot Camp Assistant. These resources also contain helpful information:
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Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
Learn about the general requirements to install Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp. Review the tables in this article to determine which Windows versions are supported with your computer.
Requirements for all Windows installations
To install Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, you need the following:
- An Internet connection
- An administrator account in OS X to use Boot Camp Assistant
- The keyboard and mouse or trackpad that came with your Mac (If they aren’t available, use a USB keyboard and mouse)
- A minimum of 2 GB of RAM, 30 GB of free disk space are recommended if you are installing Windows for the first time, or 40 GB of free disk space if you are upgrading from a previous version of Windows
- An authentic Microsoft Windows full install disc or ISO file
- A built-in optical drive, or a compatible external optical drive is required if you are using an install disc
- 8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install the downloaded drivers
Before you install Windows, you should use Software Update to make sure OS X and your computer's firmware are up to date.
Supported versions of Windows
(Authentic, single, full-installation)
- Windows XP: Home Edition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 (Boot Camp 3)
- Windows Vista: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate, Service Pack 1 or later (Boot Camp 3)
- Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (Boot Camp 4 or 5.1)
- Windows 8: Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 8 or 8.1 Pro (Boot Camp 5.1 only)
Microsoft Windows system requirements
- Windows XP requirements
- Windows Vista requirements
- Windows 7 requirements
- Windows 8 requirements
Boot Camp requirements by Mac model
Use the table below to find out which version of Boot Camp and Windows are supported on your Mac:
- BCA: Use Boot Camp Assistant (BCA) to download the latest Boot Camp software for your Mac instead of manually downloading this software from the Apple Support website. The support software available from Boot Camp Assistant is newer than what is currently available as a manual download. Select the option to "Download the latest Windows support software from Apple" in Boot Camp Assistant to automatically get the latest Windows drivers for your Mac as part of installation.
- 4 or 5: Click the link for your Mac model and Windows version to open the download article for the related version of the Boot Camp support software you need to install Windows on your Mac.
- DVD: For older Macs, Windows drivers are located on the Mac OS X installation DVD that came with your computer.
If you don't know which Mac you have, use the following steps to find out:
- From the Apple () menu, choose About This Mac.
- Click More Info. The Mac model is listed in the top-right portion of the window.
Downloading Boot Camp drivers
After learning which version of Boot Camp works with your version of Windows on your Mac, download the related Windows drivers for Boot Camp.
Use Boot Camp Assistant to download the latest drivers as part of setup. This is the easiest way to get the correct Windows support drivers for the computer and version of Boot Camp you are using.
You can also download Boot Camp 4 or Boot Camp 5.1 support software from the Apple Support website. Boot Camp 5.1 requires OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.3 or later.
MacBook Pro
| Mac model | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows XP 32-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) | 5 | 5 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) | 5 | 5 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53 GHz, Mid 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.4 GHz) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4/2.2GHz) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Core 2 Duo) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch, Core 2 Duo) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (17-inch) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, Glossy) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
MacBook Air
| Mac model | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows XP 32-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
| 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
| 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
| 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010) | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010) | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2008) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2008) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
MacBook
| Mac model | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows XP 32-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2006) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
iMac
| Mac model | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows XP 32-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) | BCA | BCA | - | - | - | - |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014) | BCA | BCA | - | - | - | - |
| iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)1 | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)2 | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009)
| - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (20-inch, Early 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (24-inch, Early 2008) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (20-inch, Early 2008) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (24-inch, Mid 2007) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (20-inch, Mid 2007) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (24-inch, Late 2006) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (17-inch, Late 2006, CD) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (20-inch, Late 2006) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (17-inch, Late 2006) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (17-inch, Mid 2006) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
| iMac (17-inch, Early 2006) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
1. Model identifier (ID): iMac11,1
2. Model identifier (ID): iMac10,1
2. Model identifier (ID): iMac10,1
To identify which iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) you have, choose Apple menu () > About This Mac, click More Info, then click System Report. Look at the "Model Identifier" line.
Mac mini
| Mac model | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 32-bit | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows Vista 32-bit | Windows XP 32-bit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac mini (Late 2014) | BCA | BCA | - | - | - | - |
| Mac mini Server (Late 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Mac mini (Late 2012) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Mac mini Server (Mid 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Mac mini (Mid 2011) | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Mac mini (Mid 2010) | - | 4 | 4 | DVD | DVD | DVD |
| Mac mini (Late 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| Mac mini (Early 2009) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| Mac mini (Mid 2007) | - | - | 4 | - | DVD | DVD |
| Mac mini (Early 2006) | - | - | - | - | DVD | DVD |
Mac Pro
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Boot Camp: Creating an ISO image from a Windows installation DVD
When installing Windows 7 or Windows 8 using an installation DVD, you might see the message "press any key" or your Mac might restart to OS X.
This symptom can happen if you try to install Windows 7 or 8 using a Windows DVD on a Mac that doesn't have a built-in optical drive. To install Windows 8 on a Mac that displays this behavior, create an ISO image of the install disc instead.
- While started from OS X, insert the Windows installation DVD in an external optical USB drive.
- After the DVD mounts, open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder (choose Go > Utilities from the Finder).
- Select the USB optical drive so it is highlighted in the Disk Utility window.
- Click the New Image icon at the top of the Disk Utility window.
- Select DVD/CD master from the Image Format pop-up menu, then choose none from the Encryption menu.
- Give the new file a name, then click on Save. The Creating image dialog appears with a progress bar. It may take some time to create an image file from your Windows DVD.
- Once imaging is complete, quit Disk Utility.
- From the Finder, locate the disk image file you created earlier. Single click on it so its icon is highlighted, then press the Enter or Return key on your keyboard to rename the file. Change the disk image file extension from .cdr to .iso. When prompted, click "Use .iso" to verify this change.
- Eject the Windows installation DVD and disconnect your external optical drive from the USB port.
- Insert a blank USB 2 flash drive that is a least 16GB in size into a USB port on the computer. Boot Camp Assistant uses this drive to store the Windows 8 install media and support drivers during installation of Windows.
Note: This flash drive needs to be formatted for the FAT32 file system and must use the Master Boot Record partitioning scheme. Use Disk Utility to check the format of the flash drive before proceeding, and partition or erase the flash drive if necessary. - From the Go menu in the Finder select Utilities.
- Open the Boot Camp Assistant app in the Utilities folder.
- Click Continue.
- Make sure the following options are selected (checked) in the Boot Camp Assistant window:
✓ Create a Windows 7 or later install disk
✓ Download the latest Windows support software from Apple
✓ Install Windows 7 or later version - Click Continue.
- When prompted to select an ISO image, click Choose, then select the ISO image you created.
- Click Open.
- When prompted to save Windows drivers by the assistant, select the flash drive you connected as your destination disk.
- Click Continue.
- A warning message appears letting you know that the next step erases and reformats the flash drive. Click Continue to erase the flash drive.
- A task status dialog appears with a progress bar. Do not disturb your computer during this process. Boot Camp Assistant creates Windows install media on the USB flash drive, and downloads and copies related Windows drivers to the same drive.
- Next, a prompt appears asking for a password to install the Boot Camp Assistant helper tool. Type in your administrator password and click Add Helper.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to partition your drive and to install Windows.
- If you're asked where you want to install Windows 7 or Windows 8, select the BOOTCAMP partition, click Advanced, then click Format.
- If you're installing Windows 8.1, select the BOOTCAMP partition, then click Format.
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