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Installing Windows 8 on a Mac Using Bootcamp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Note: Boot Camp is not supported on these devices: MacBook Air M1, 2020 / MacBook Pro 13', M1, 2020 / Mac mini M1, 2020 / iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021. Also, on Apple devices equipped with an M1 chip.

To verify the compatibility of your Mac with Windows 8, proceed as follows:

  1. Click the Apple icon in the menu bar.
  2. Choose About this Mac to review your device details.
Note: On PCs with an Intel chip, you will find Processor listed. On Apple devices, look for Chip.

Follow these steps:

Verify available macOS updates.

Note: Ensure all macOS updates are installed prior to setting up Windows.
  1. Access the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen and select System Preferences.
  2. Click on Software Update.
  3. If your system is current, a notification will confirm that there are no new updates.
Note: The system will check for updates automatically. Allow a few moments for the search to conclude. If updates are found, click Update now and follow the instructions to download and install them.
Note: Should your Mac restart post-update, revisit Software Update to apply any remaining updates.

Prepare your Mac for Windows installation

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

Note: If you’re using a portable Mac, ensure it is connected to a power source before proceeding.
  1. Insert your USB drive into the Mac and launch Boot Camp Assistant > Applications > Utilities.
  2. At the introduction screen, click Continue.
  3. Opt for all settings and click Continue.
  4. Select the downloaded Windows 8 .iso file and the USB drive to prepare the installation media.
  5. Adjust the needed space for the Windows partition by moving the centre bar and click Install.
    6. Note: The partition size is fixed once set.
  6. Following this, your Mac will restart to initiate the Windows 8 installation.
Note: For further information on installing Windows 8, click here.

Setting up Boot Camp in Windows

Post-installation, the compatible Boot Camp drivers for your Mac will begin to install.

  1. In the Boot Camp installer on Windows, adhere to the on-screen directives.
    2. Note: Avoid pressing the Cancel button on any part of the installer.
    Note: If prompted that the software has not cleared the Windows logo test, select Continue.
    Note: Ignore the installer dialogue boxes that may appear briefly. However, if prompted to install device software, select Install. Check for any obscured windows if the installation halts.
  2. Upon completion, hit Finish.
  3. After your device reboots, comply with any prompts from other installation applications that might appear.
Note: If the compatibility software does not start automatically, you may have to initiate it manually.

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