Flash Drive Windows 10 On A

Unfortunately, the process of installing Windows on a Mac is still stuck in the dark ages for all users except those running the newest hardware that does not require optical media.

Users with older gear to even recently released MacBook Pros and iMacs are denied using a USB flash drive, though every Apple computer made since Boot Camp s inception in 2006 has had at least one usable USB port.

With a few well-placed edits, you can force Boot Camp to evolve with the times.

Make a note of the Model Identifier and Boot ROM Version and save these for the next section ( Figure A ).

Before committing any changes, lets first make a backup of the file just in case.

Remembering the information collected in the first section, copy and paste the Boot Rom Version on that list.

Be sure to include the tags, which signify to open and close an entry ( Figure C ).

At the exit prompt, type Y to acknowledge youd like to save, and then press Enter to save the file.

The file will be closed upon saving and youll return to the Terminal prompt.

With our model information stored and the file updated, enter the following command to sign the file and make it executable in OS X.

You should see that Boot Camp offers to create a Windows 7 or later installer and requires a USB drive and ISO image of the Windows OS ( Figure G ).

Flash Drive Windows 10 On A

Also see Running Windows 10 on a Mac: Frequently asked questions (ZDNet) The hidden costs of running Windows on a Mac (ZDNet) Pro tip: How to disable System Integrity Protection (TechRepublic) Tips for configuring Boot Camp partitions for business users (TechRepublic) How to back up and restore Boot Camp partitions (TechRepublic).

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