Rolly555
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Q: is it possible to install windows 10 on a imac late 2009

hi i need to no if it possible to install windows 10 on a Imac late 2009 with boot camps .

 

Thank you for your support .

Mac mini, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Nov 11, 2015 1:23 PM

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Q: is it possible to install windows 10 on a imac late 2009

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  • by Duane,

    Duane Duane Nov 11, 2015 2:28 PM in response to Rolly555
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    Nov 11, 2015 2:28 PM in response to Rolly555

    What are the hardware requirements for Windows 10?

     

    You can find the hardware specifications for your iMac at http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html

  • by Rolly555,

    Rolly555 Rolly555 Nov 17, 2015 1:54 PM in response to Duane
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    Nov 17, 2015 1:54 PM in response to Duane

    Thank for your answer but on the site you gibe me the talk about windows 7 and i need a answer about windows 10 i did try to install windows 10 but in bootcamp the only talk about windows 10 .

     

    Thank again for your support

  • by Duane,

    Duane Duane Nov 17, 2015 4:07 PM in response to Rolly555
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    Nov 17, 2015 4:07 PM in response to Rolly555

    On that site it indicates that for all iMac late 2009 Windows 7 is the maximum Windows version possible. Therefore it is not possible to use Windows 10 in bootcamp on your iMac.

  • by zer0ed,

    zer0ed zer0ed Jan 10, 2016 6:14 PM in response to Duane
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    Jan 10, 2016 6:14 PM in response to Duane

    Totally false. I've done it. Windows10 will install fine via Bootcamp from your Superdrive. There's also ways to get it to install from a USB Key or external USB DVD drive although the process is a more involved procedure.

  • by Duane,

    Duane Duane Jan 10, 2016 6:14 PM in response to zer0ed
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    Jan 10, 2016 6:14 PM in response to zer0ed

    Hi zer0ed,

     

    Do you have an iMac late 2009?

  • by zer0ed,

    zer0ed zer0ed Jan 10, 2016 6:16 PM in response to Duane
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    Jan 10, 2016 6:16 PM in response to Duane

    Yes. I've done it to my Late 2009 27" iMac (Quad Core).

  • by Duane,

    Duane Duane Jan 10, 2016 6:25 PM in response to zer0ed
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    Jan 10, 2016 6:25 PM in response to zer0ed

    Perhaps you should contact the authors of the link I provided so that they can update their site.

  • by zer0ed,

    zer0ed zer0ed Jan 10, 2016 6:34 PM in response to Duane
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    Jan 10, 2016 6:34 PM in response to Duane

    I'll consider it. In the meantime if you come across anyone else that wants to do it, I'll be happy to help. It is definitely doable.

  • by dialabrain,

    dialabrain dialabrain Jan 10, 2016 7:22 PM in response to Rolly555
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    Jan 10, 2016 7:22 PM in response to Rolly555

    FWIW, According to Microsoft, any computer running Windows 7 can be upgraded to Windows 10. So it would stand to reason any Mac that can run Windows 7 can run Windows 10.

     

    As far as EveryMac.com, The last version of Boot Camp they mention is 3.x. Boot Camp Assistant is now at version 6.0.1. They don't have any information beyond Windows 7 at all and obviously it is possible to install Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 in Boot Camp.

     

    So if your Mac can run Windows 7, I don't see any reason it couldn't run Windows 10.

  • by Frosticles13,

    Frosticles13 Frosticles13 Jan 16, 2016 4:48 PM in response to zer0ed
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    Jan 16, 2016 4:48 PM in response to zer0ed

    If you have a detailed walkthrough on how to install windows 10 I wold be eternally grateful, I may even name my first born zer0ed...

  • by shivafeb17,

    shivafeb17 shivafeb17 Jan 16, 2016 7:00 PM in response to Rolly555
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    Jan 16, 2016 7:00 PM in response to Rolly555

    Mac computers that support Windows 10

    The following Mac models support 64-bit versions of Windows 10 when installed using Boot Camp. Use About This Mac to see which Mac you have, then check this list to see if it supports Windows 10.

    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)

    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 5k, 27-inch, Mid 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)
    • iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)
    • iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

    • Mac mini (Late 2014)
    • Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

  • by Billy Choy,

    Billy Choy Billy Choy Feb 8, 2016 6:12 PM in response to zer0ed
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    Feb 8, 2016 6:12 PM in response to zer0ed

    Hi zer0ed, Which driver set are you using for windows 10 upgrade in your iMac 27" late 2009? BootCamp5.1.5621? Thanks.

  • by Vladis89,

    Vladis89 Vladis89 Feb 9, 2016 2:59 AM in response to Billy Choy
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    Feb 9, 2016 2:59 AM in response to Billy Choy

    Apple doesn't officially support it.