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Guide to Setting Up Windows 8 on Mac via Bootcamp

Note: These devices no longer use Boot Camp: MacBook Air M1, 2020 / MacBook Pro 13', M1, 2020 / Mac mini M1, 2020 / iMac 24-inch, M1, 2021. And Apple devices with an M1 chip.

To check if you can install Windows 8, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Apple logo in the menu bar.
  2. Select About this Mac to view your system information.
Note: On Macs with an Intel processor, you will see Processor. On Macs with the Apple logo, you will see Chip.

Proceed with the following process:

Check for Available Software Updates

Note: Before installing Windows, ensure all macOS updates are installed.
  1. Open the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.
  2. Click on Software Update.
  3. If no updates are available, a message will indicate the system is up to date.
Note: The system will automatically search for updates. Wait a few seconds for the search to complete. If updates are available, click Update now and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the updates.
Note: If the Mac restarts after installing an update, reopen Software Update to install any additional updates.

Prepare the Mac to Install Windows

The Boot Camp Assistant prepares the Mac by creating a new partition for Windows called BOOTCAMP and downloading the Boot Camp support program.

Note: If using a portable Mac computer, connect it to the mains before continuing.
  1. Insert your USB into the Mac and open Boot Camp Assistant > Applications > Utilities.
  2. On the introduction screen, click Continue.
  3. Select all options and click Continue.
  4. Select the Windows 8 .iso file you have downloaded and the USB drive where you want to create the installation file.
  5. Decide how much space you need for the Windows partition by dragging the centre bar and click Install.
    6. Note: The partition size cannot be changed afterwards.
  6. Your Mac will restart to begin the installation of Windows 8.
Note: Refer to the section: How to Install Windows 8? by clicking here.

Install Boot Camp on Windows

After installing Windows, the Boot Camp drivers compatible with your Mac will begin to install.

  1. In the Boot Camp installer on Windows, follow the on-screen instructions.
    2. Note: Do not click the Cancel button on any of the installer panels.
    Note: If a message appears stating that the software you are installing has not passed the Windows logo test, click Continue.
    Note: You do not need to respond to installer dialogue boxes that briefly appear during the installation process. If a dialogue box asks you to install device software, click Install. If nothing happens, check for hidden windows requiring your attention.
  2. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
  3. Once your device restarts, follow any additional installation program instructions.
Note: If the compatibility program does not install automatically, you will need to install it manually.

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