Installing Windows 11 on a Mac Using Boot Camp: A Step-by-Step Guide

To determine if your Mac supports Windows 11 installation, perform these steps:

1. Click the Apple logo at the top of your screen.
2. Choose About this Mac to see your system's specifications.

Proceed with the following:

Verify software update availability.

1. Access the Apple menu on the top left, and select System Preferences.
2. Tap on Software Update.
3. If your system is current, a notification will confirm there are no new updates.

Preparing your Mac for Windows.

Boot Camp Assistant will ready your Mac by creating a new partition for Windows, named BOOTCAMP, and downloading necessary support software.

1. Plug your USB into the Mac and use the spotlight search (magnifying glass at the top left) to find Boot Camp.
2. Select Boot Camp Assistant and proceed with the on-screen directions.
3. On the opening screen, click Continue, choose your settings, and then Continue again.
4. Pick your downloaded Windows 11 .iso file and the USB for the install media.
5. Adjust the slider to allocate desired space for Windows and click Install.
Note: The chosen partition size is final and cannot be adjusted later.
6. Your Mac will reboot and initiate Windows 11 installation.

Installing Boot Camp on Windows

Post Windows installation, the compatible Boot Camp drivers for your Mac will start installing.

1. Adhere to the instructions in the Boot Camp setup within Windows.
Important: Avoid pressing Cancel during the installation.
If a warning about software certification appears, select Continue.
Installation dialogs may briefly pop up; respond to any device software prompts by clicking Install. Check for any obscured windows if progress stalls.
2. Upon completion, click Finish.
3. After your device reboots, follow any prompts from subsequent installation programs.