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Is it possible to download Windows 7 or 10 on iMac?

Is it possible to download Windows 7 or Windows 10 on the iMac set up


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Posted on May 21, 2021 7:01 AM

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Posted on May 21, 2021 7:50 AM

On Intel Based iMacs you have 2 options:


  • Use Bootcamp to install Windows or
  • Use Parallels to install Windows.


On M1 based iMacs you only have 1 option:


  • Use Parallels to install Windows.

Sorry tbirdvet, your information is out of date. Parallels.com says:


Run Windows on Mac

NEW!

Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac

The fastest, easiest and most powerful application for running Windows on Mac (including the new Apple M1 chip) — without rebooting. Includes 30+ utilities to simplify everyday tasks on Mac and Windows. 

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May 21, 2021 7:50 AM in response to Ahmedhero

On Intel Based iMacs you have 2 options:


  • Use Bootcamp to install Windows or
  • Use Parallels to install Windows.


On M1 based iMacs you only have 1 option:


  • Use Parallels to install Windows.

Sorry tbirdvet, your information is out of date. Parallels.com says:


Run Windows on Mac

NEW!

Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac

The fastest, easiest and most powerful application for running Windows on Mac (including the new Apple M1 chip) — without rebooting. Includes 30+ utilities to simplify everyday tasks on Mac and Windows. 

Is it possible to download Windows 7 or 10 on iMac?

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