Installing Windows 11 on a Mac Using Bootcamp: A Guide

To determine your eligibility to install Windows 11, proceed as follows:

1. Press the Apple icon at the top of your screen.
2. Choose About this Mac to view your system details.

Follow these steps to prepare:

Verify software updates are current.

1. Access the Apple menu at the top left, and select System Preferences.
2. Select Software Update.
3. If your system is up to date, a notification will display. Otherwise, updates will be searched automatically.

Set up your Mac for Windows

Boot Camp Assistant readies your Mac by creating a new 'BOOTCAMP' partition and downloading necessary support software.

1. Insert your USB device into the Mac, then use the search function to find Boot Camp.
2. Launch Boot Camp Assistant.
3. At the welcome screen, select Continue.
4. Opt for necessary settings and hit Continue.
5. Pick the downloaded Windows 11 .iso file and the USB for setup files.
6. Adjust the space allocation for Windows by moving the center slider, then choose Install.
Notice: The partition size is fixed once set.
7. Your Mac will reboot to start the Windows 11 installation.

Install Boot Camp on Windows

Post-installation, Boot Camp drivers that match your Mac will begin installing.

1. Adhere to the instructions provided by the Boot Camp installer in Windows.
Notice: Avoid pressing the Cancel button during installation.
Notice: If prompted that the installed software hasn't passed the Windows logo test, select Continue.
Notice: Ignore brief dialog box prompts unless a specific action is required.
2. Complete the installation by clicking Finish.
3. After your device restarts, comply with any further installation prompts.