Windows 11 can work with different operating systems, and you can dual boot Windows 11 and Linux if you want to. Many often ask, can I dual-boot Windows and macOS? And the answer is Yes. Things are no different when it comes to macOS. You can dual boot macOS and Windows to use Windows software on Mac or for gaming. Some might use dual booting to try out macOS on their PC. It’s not as easy to dual boot Windows 11 and macOS, but it can be done, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you the procedure.

How can I dual boot Windows 11 and macOS?

Note from the start that dual booting can be done in two ways. You can either install macOS on Windows 11 or Windows 11 on Mac, just as described below,

Install Windows 11 on Mac with BootCamp

  1. Download Windows 10 ISO and create a Windows partition
  2. Install Windows 10 During the installation, it’s advised to disconnect all nonessential external devices.
  3. Install the necessary Windows drivers
  4. Join the Windows Insiders Program After the process is finished, you’ll dual boot Windows 11 and macOS on your Mac computer without any issues. You must now realize how easy it is to dual boot Windows and macOS on PC.

Install macOS on PC after Windows 11

  1. Check GPT Before you proceed, you’ll need to convert MBR to GPT, and we have a special guide on how to convert MBR to GPT without file loss. Once your drives are using the GPT format, you can move to the next step.
  2. Create the partition for macOS, format the flash drive After you’re done, you should have the macOS partition ready on your PC.
  3. Change the EFI partition
  4. Create macOS ISO The next part will differ greatly depending on your hardware configuration, so you’ll have to follow the instructions on your own depending on your hardware. Luckily, a lot of useful information is available on the OpenCore GitHub page. To continue, follow the instructions for your type of hardware. Be sure to follow each of the links mentioned below:
  5. Configure your BIOS Keep in mind that some of these options might not be available or they might be on different locations on your version of BIOS. SPONSORED
  6. Install macOS
  7. Boot to Mac and configure your EFI After making these changes, you can choose between macOS and Windows when you boot. Also, remember that the same approach will help dual boot Windows 11 and macOS Monterey.

What are macOS’s hardware requirements on PC?

To use macOS on your PC with OpenCore, you’ll need to make sure that your PC meets the hardware requirements:

CPU: Intel or AMD CPU with SSE4.2 support Firmware: EFI64 Kernel: 64-bit kexts

macOS is designed to work only with specific hardware, so it might not work properly with your custom-built PC. For more information about hardware requirements, check the OpenCore guide.

Can Secure Boot interfere with macOS?

Secure Boot and TPM are two new hardware requirements for Windows 11 that have already sparked some controversy. It seems that users are getting TPM 2.0 errors preventing them from upgrading to Windows 11, but even if you managed to upgrade to Windows 11, you still might experience some issues when dual booting. Secure Boot will scan software that tries to boot your PC and prevent unverified software from running. This is especially important if you want to prevent rootkits and similar malware. However, this feature will interfere with macOS and other operating systems, but you can disable it since it’s not required for Windows 11 to work. To install Windows 11, your PC needs to be able to support Secure Boot, but it doesn’t have to have it enabled to work.

How do I switch between Windows and Mac with Boot Camp?

Switching between Windows and Mac is pretty simple when using Boot Camp. If you’ve already booted to Windows, do the following: Once your Mac restarts, you’ll boot to the macOS. To change the operating system during the boot, do the following: As you can see, switching between operating systems with Boot Camp is incredibly simple, and it can be done in a matter of seconds.

Is it better to dual boot on Mac or PC?

macOS has built-in dual boot support with the Boot Camp software, which makes dual-booting simple and free from any issues. Dual-booting macOS and Windows on a PC is not as simple, and macOS isn’t intended to run on PC hardware, so dual booting can be harder to set up, and you might encounter various boot issues. If you want to dual boot macOS and Windows, we suggest doing it on Mac since it’s much more user-friendly. To dual boot Windows 11 and macOS, you need to rely on Boot Camp if you’re on Mac, and with Boot Camp, the process is incredibly simple, and you have dual boot mode running in a matter of minutes. On the other hand, dual-booting Windows 11 and macOS on a PC requires a lot of configuration and tinkering; if you’re not an expert, it would be best to avoid it. Have you ever used dual boot or tried running macOS on your PC? Let us know in the comments below.

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