How to install Windows drivers on Mac via USB using Bootcamp

Each of these operating systems has its pros and cons. Each of them can be used for specific tasks or to use specific programs. Therefore, it is quite enough Useful that, instead of participating in the competition and choosing a team between the two clubs, you can have one of the two teams. This ends up being very useful when you need a specific task.

And, thanks to advancements at Apple's headquarters, it's possible to have both operating systems on a Mac. So, if you have one, but use multiple Windows or just want to have both operating systems, see how to do it below. This, through a tutorial very simple, with an easy to understand step by step that we have put together for you. See below how to do it. In relation to this article, you may be interested in how to insert MAC bar in Windows 10 - Customize Windows 10 as MAC

The preliminary steps

Before we get started, keep in mind that the whole process is done very easily via an app for Mac call Boot Camp Assistant. This wizard will go through the whole process automatically, as there is little you can do to get Windows on your Mac.

However, before you have it on your Mac, you need to follow a few steps, like preparing your own device of Archiving USB. To install Windows on USB, you must have a device of at least 16GB which must be formatted in MS-DOS (FAT) and the latest Mac updates ready. See below how to do it:

1. It starts with turning on the computer Poppy.
2. Next, connect your USB device to your Mac, then access Disk Utility. This app is located in the Utilities folder.
3. Here, you'll start by selecting the option to see all devices in the sidebar. Therefore, select the USB you are going to format (remember that it must be the device itself and not the partitions).
4. Now, hit the Delete button and go to select MS-DOS (FAT) format and master boot record scheme.

After carrying out all the necessary procedures with the USB, it is necessary download Windows drivers on the USB. You have to do this like this:

1. Insert your Mac and make sure it's connected to the internet.
2. Log in to the assistant Boot Camp which you can find in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
3. Here, select the Action button and proceed with the option Download the Windows Support Software. Then select your USB device as the download destination. Once ready you will have everything ready to have Windows on your Mac.

Install Windows on your Mac

Now that you have downloaded Windows to your USB storage device, you need to install Windows through it. But before you do that, we recommend that you use a wired keyboard and mouse so you don't have any problems with the drivers. Once the problem is fixed, install Windows in this way:

• Connect your USB device to the Mac computer, then turn on the computer.
• Hence, it is necessary select Switch to Windows option. This option will appear when you hold down the Option key as it starts booting. Once you have the different boot options, release the key and that's it. Select the option that looks like Boot Camp.
• Now go to File Explorer, then to USB and open the execution file which will appear as setup.exe. Here you will be asked for some permissions, just click «Yes» for all.
• Then, click on the option Repair and the whole installation process will begin. Note that there is a possibility of a Windows startup logo error, but ignore it.

So, you just have to press OK when the process is done and you will now be able to log into Windows or Mac with the computer boot options we mentioned earlier.