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Using Boot Camp to Run Windows

Boot Camp is Apple’s answer to running Windows operating systems on Intel-based Mac hardware. Learn how to prepare your Mac for Boot Camp, as well as how to install and use Windows on your Mac.

Boot Camp

Apple’s Boot Camp, included with OS X 10.5 and later, lets you install and run Windows on your Mac.

Using Boot Camp Assistant to Partition Your Hard Drive

Boot Camp Assistant, part of Apple's Boot Camp, is the primary application for getting an Intel-based Mac ready to run Microsoft Windows. Using Boot Camp Assistant, you can create two partitions on your hard drive, one for Mac OS X and one for Windows.
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