I'm getting ready to build my first PC, but I currently only own a Mac. Is it possible to use my Mac to create the USB installer needed for installing Windows on my new system? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Another option is to download the Windows .iso file directly from Microsoft. Since Rufus is not available on Mac, you could use an alternative tool like BalenaEtcher to create the bootable USB. Just follow the instructions to boot from the USB in your PC's BIOS, and the Windows installation wizard will guide you from there! You could also find a video guide if that helps.
You should check out Ventoy! It's available for Mac and makes the installer process super easy. After installing Ventoy, just download the Windows .iso from Microsoft and place it in the right folder Ventoy creates. Then boot from the USB on your PC, and you’ll see a menu to select Windows 11 for installation. Simple as that!
Absolutely! You can definitely use your Mac to set up the USB installer for Windows. Just download the Windows Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's website. This tool will guide you through creating a bootable USB drive. When prompted, select "I don't have a key," as you'll need to buy a Windows 11 key later on but can do that after installation. It's pretty straightforward!
But what if they don’t have access to a Windows PC to run the Media Creation Tool? Is there another way?