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How can I install windows 10 on my old 2011 iMac

I'm trying to install Win10_21H1_English_x64 (Windows 10) on my 2011 iMac. Here are the specs:

  • Model Identifier: iMac12,1
  • Processor Name: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 12 GB
  • macOS Sierra 10.12.6

I've been trying to do this for probably a month now, and I can't find anything.

I have the windows 10 iso image and I've tried using Boot Camp Assistant, but I don't know really how to use it.

Here is what I've done so far:

  • I open boot camp,
  • I click next,
  • I choose the USB flash drive,
  • Click next, it installs the windows support,
  • then says "Plugin windows media and wait a few seconds for it to recognize."

I don't know what that means or how to proceed from here.

Can anyone help me??

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 11:36 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2021 2:38 PM

I think Parallels, VMWare, or VirtualBox is the only way you'll get Win 10 on a 2011 iMac, here's my 2011 iMac...

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How can I install windows 10 on my old 2011 iMac

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