Running both Mac OS and Windows 10 Pro (64b) on a MacBook Pro

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Running both Mac OS and Windows 10 Pro (64b) on a MacBook Pro

What's the best way to run both MacBook Pro and Windows 10 Pro operating systems and application software on one MacBook Pro computer., ie., either by creating a partition for each or by using a windows 10 emulator on the Mac OS. My goal is to integrate the MacBook Pro into my Windows 10 Pro local area network as seamlessly as possible. The windows software I develop uses a multitude of windows applications like SQL server databases, MS Word, MS Excel and language tools like Visual C#. I'd like to be able to use the MacBook interchangeably with the Windows Pcs on the network and selectively use it as a natural Mac computer.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan

Posted on Jul 16, 2023 2:43 PM

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HWTech

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Jul 17, 2023 6:38 PM in response to DibDabDan

Even using Windows ARM with a Parallels VM like @Grant mentions, there are still a lot of things which won't be compatible with that setup. You need to carefully read the Parallels' documentation and even Microsoft's documentation for utilizing Windows ARM & Parallels on Apple Silicon Macs since they also present some limitations. Chances are this option will be a bit slow as well.

Another possible option is using UTM which is a machine emulator and virtualizer which can allow you to run the Intel version of Windows, however, this option will be slow since it must emulate the Intel CPU instructions and hardware. There are also other limitations with the UTM option.

Currently these are your only options for running Windows on Apple Silicon Macs.

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DibDabDan Author

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Jul 18, 2023 2:53 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

So I'd have to find an intel-based macbook 16" or 17" dated 2019 or earlier and install windows 10 pro sith bootcamp?

Will I be able to partition the hard drive and create a dual boot? (preferred method)

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HWTech

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Jul 18, 2023 3:55 PM in response to DibDabDan

Personally I would avoid the 16" (2019) model as I have seen them have a lot of Logic Board issues, both within the organization I support as well as posts on the Apple forums. The 13" or 15" (2019) models are a bit better. Keep in mind if you get a used Mac from 2019 (even 2020) ... the battery will probably be needing replaced in another year or so (official Apple battery replacement is $250 US...perhaps more depending on how the AASP handles the battery replacement).

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DibDabDan Author

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Jul 19, 2023 2:54 AM in response to Rudegar

High end solutions both in performance and expense, however I’ll try the intel-based 2019 MacBook 16” boot camp-assisted Windows 10 Pro installed dual boot option first and if unsuccessful perhaps I’ll go the Apple Silicon route . Thx!

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