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bootcamp doesn't support my Mac?

when I go to click on bootcamp assistance it says that it doesn't support my Mac even though I have met all the needs and my Mac SHOULD be able to use bootcamp assistance. Im fairly new to using a Mac so I have no clue what's wrong. anything helps, thanks! (acefacy is my instagram if you want a quicker response)


this is my Mac book version >>

macOS Big Sur

version 11.5

MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

Chip Apple M1

Memory 8GB

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jul 24, 2021 1:37 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2021 1:46 PM

It doesn't work because you have an M1 Mac.

M1 is the new Apple proprietary CPU based on ARM instructions.

BootCamp only works with Intel based Macs designed to run x86 Windows versions, as you can see here Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant - Apple Support


See more: Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support

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Jul 24, 2021 1:46 PM in response to acefancy

It doesn't work because you have an M1 Mac.

M1 is the new Apple proprietary CPU based on ARM instructions.

BootCamp only works with Intel based Macs designed to run x86 Windows versions, as you can see here Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant - Apple Support


See more: Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support

bootcamp doesn't support my Mac?

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