I have an old 2011 MacBook Pro, but I deleted the original OS. Now, I'm trying to create a bootable USB drive using my Windows 11 machine. I downloaded Etcher, but I can't figure out how to open the downloaded file. When I click on the .DMG file, it gives me several options like media player and notepad, but none of them work. What do I need to do to use Etcher?
2 Answers
It looks like you downloaded a .DMG file, which is designed for macOS, not Windows. That’s why you can't open it on your Windows machine. You should download the Windows version of Etcher instead! It’s much easier to use on your system.
Yes, exactly! The .exe file will work perfectly on Windows.
If you're planning to use Etcher on a Mac, you’ll need to get it from your Mac directly. But if you’re looking for an alternative to create bootable USB drives on Windows, I recommend using Rufus or Ventoy; both are user-friendly and work great for that purpose.
Will those programs create a bootable USB that I can use with my Mac?
Yes, they can! Just make sure to use the right image for macOS.
Got it! Should I just look for a .exe file for Windows?