How to install Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp Assistant

IT Service article relates to: Software & Applications

This article is intended for:

Faculty,Student

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2020

Instructions

If you need to run Windows-only applications but you only have a Mac computer, Bootcamp will allow you to run Windows 10 on your Mac. Bootcamp is free for FIT students and $14.99 for Faculty and Staff.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 40GB free hard drive space

If you do not have 40GB free on your Mac hard drive, you can follow the Apple Support Article How to free up storage space on your Mac.

Tip: Move large data files (e.g. Photoshop, Videos) onto an External USB or Hard Drive and/or your FIT Google Drive.

How to find the age of your Mac

Find the age of your Mac to determine which Installation Instructions to follow.

Installation Instructions

Install Bootcamp and Windows 10 on a 2015 Mac or newer

Student instructions on how to install Bootcamp and Windows 10 on a 2015 Mac or newer.

Install Bootcamp and Windows 10 on a Mac older that 2015

Student instructions on how to install Bootcamp and Windows 10 on a Mac older than 2015

Tech Tip

The Bootcamp and Windows 10 installation does not delete or move any of your existing files, folders, applications on your Mac. However, it is good practice to have a backup of all files that are important to you.

Your FIT Google Drive is a great location for backup files.

Additional Help

Please contact TechHelp by opening a ticket at TechHelp.fitnyc.edu