The Windows 10 software update available to Mac users is only for 64-bit versions of Microsoft’s new OS.
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You don’t have to do a single thing if you’re using Boot Camp to install a fresh version of Windows 10 on your Mac.
The boot camp was specifically designed for users who wish to run the Windows. On the down side, your Mac’s performance through Boot Camp can be slow.
By using the boot camp users can choose which operating system they want to see whenever their device opens. Apple’s support document covers the instructions for either performing a fresh install of Windows 10 or an upgrade from a previous version of Microsoft’s OS.
If you’re upgrading from older activated Windows software, the procedure is much the same as from a PC. On the Apple website the company writes that Microsoft’s latest operating system can only be installed on MacBook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro computers that date from 2012 or later. It’s also possible that Apple is now working on supporting more systems and will add more computers to the list the coming time. Any issues with built-in SD or SDXC card slot for Windows 10 will be addressed by the updated Boot Camp and the latest drivers that come with it. That gives Windows its own slice of real estate so you can use it without having to shut down your Mac OS, reboot or maintain a dual-boot scenario. In these, a partition on the Mac hard disk is set up for the OS to run. On the other hand, VMware Fusion 7 is also available and can be used as a trial version for 30 days.
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There is also a free VM app from Oracle – Virtual Box – that will run Windows 10 on the Mac.
