Boot camps
M1 AND M2 MACS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH BOOT CAMP. Limited virtual desktop infrastructure is available. For the best user experience, we recommend using an old intel-based mac or purchasing a new Windows PC.
If you choose to purchase an Intel-powered Mac computer, whether it's a MacBook Pro or Air, the MSBTC will assist you in installing Windows 10 as a secondary operating system. The Tech Center offers one way to install Windows on your Mac:
Boot Camp: Bootcamp allows you to select either your Mac OS or your Windows OS upon boot up. Bootcamp runs without slowing your computer. To bootcamp your computer, you MUST have at least 80 GB of free space on your computer, a laptop charger, an available USB/USB-C port, a computer released during or after 2012, and have the latest Mac OS installed.
MSBTC will provide MSB students with a free copy of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office for Windows. It is not necessary for Mac users to purchase this software.
In order to Boot Camp your computer, you HAVE to book an appointment.
Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours in the Tech Center with your computer if you choose to install Windows on a Mac computer. You must be with your computer at all times. If you have any questions, drop by the Tech Center in Hariri and we can explain this further.
Freeing up storage before a bootcamp
In order to get your computer Bootcamped, you need a minimum of 85 GB of free storage. One of the ways to discover which apps and programs on your laptop are taking up the most space is through Grand Perspective. Watch this video to learn how to download it to prepare your laptop for your Bootcamp appointment!