The image below should match what you’ve downloaded and unzipped. Once you’re on the program’s GitHub repo page, click the big green Code button and select “Download ZIP” from the drop-down. Since MediaCreationTool could update at any time though and potentially break this install method, if you want to follow the steps in this guide exactly, use the first link. Alternatively, you can use the second link, which is to the latest version of the program. The first link below is to the exact version of the program I used for this guide.

MediaCreationTool needs to be downloaded from its official project repo on GitHub. Download MediaCreationTool.bat from GitHub As a bonus, these steps will also work for any Windows 10 virtual machine, such as those created by Parallels. I’ve tested it on a 2013 iMac, 2015 MacBook Pro, 2015 MacBook Air and a 2019 MacBook Pro. Plus, it’s been so streamlined, I’m confident the steps will work on any Intel Mac that can run Windows 10 in Boot Camp. The program that makes installing Windows 11 on your Mac possible is called “MediaCreationTool.” I previously wrote about it in my 2021 article “ Install Windows 11 on a 2015 MacBook Pro.” Since then, the program has been greatly improved and the install method is way simpler. Installing Windows on a Mac (or any other computer) is perfectly legal. This includes any MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac with an Intel chip. With that established, these steps should work on any Mac that can run Windows 10. It should be noted that in order to install any version of Windows with Boot Camp, your Mac needs to have an Intel chip. Step 2: Open your Downloads folder, and double-click the Install Parallels Desktop.dmg to mount.

This entire guide is meant to be followed while running your Windows 10 Boot Camp. Step 1: Download the Parallels Desktop for Mac installer, which comes with a free 14-day trial. If you need help with this initial step, Apple provides instructions on its Boot Camp Support Page. The first step to installing Windows 11 on your Mac with this guide is having Windows 10 already set up in Boot Camp.

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