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Please help me install Windows 10 on Mac safely?
UTM is a free virtualization tool for macOS that allows you to run operating systems like Windows, Linux, and more on your Mac—especially useful for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs, which don’t support Boot Camp.
Unlike Parallels or VMware, UTM uses QEMU (an open-source emulator) to run guest OSes. It supports:
- Emulation (slower but runs x86 Windows on ARM Macs).
- Virtualization (faster, but only for ARM-based OSes like Windows 11 ARM).
How to install Windows 10 on Mac without bootcamp
Step 1. Create a New Virtual Machine
Open UTM → Click "Create a New Virtual Machine".
Choose "Virtualize" (for best performance on Apple Silicon).
Select "Windows" as the OS.
Step 2. Configure the VM
ISO Boot: Load the Windows 10/11 ARM ISO.
RAM: Allocate at least 4GB (8GB recommended).
CPU Cores: Assign at least 4 cores for decent performance.
Storage: Allocate 64GB+ (dynamic sizing recommended).
Step 3. Install Windows 10 on Mac
Start the VM → Follow Windows setup.
Skip the product key (you can activate later).
Complete installation (may take 20-30 mins).
Performance Tips
🔹 Enable Virtualization (UTM → VM Settings → System → "Force Multicore").
🔹 Use 8GB+ RAM if possible.
🔹 Disable unnecessary Windows animations (Settings > Accessibility > Visual Effects).