How to run windows 10 on mac book pro 22

I need to run software that only works on Win7/Win8/Win10/XP OS.


Is there any way I can get it running on a Macbook Pro from 22?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.2

Posted on Jan 15, 2024 9:07 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2024 1:08 PM

The problem with Windows 10 is that Microsoft never released the ARM version, even if it exists. People have had difficulties with it using Parallels, see Parallels M1 forum . There again, I have found some very ancient Windows programs run quite well in Windows 11. My suggestion, install the trial version of Parallels (lasts about a week but check this), install Windows 11 (File-> New -> Get Windows) then see if your program works. Emphasis, don't pay for Parallels or Windows until you are 100% sure it is working properly. Do this when you have the time to make sure of it.

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Jan 15, 2024 1:08 PM in response to TomasBNowack

The problem with Windows 10 is that Microsoft never released the ARM version, even if it exists. People have had difficulties with it using Parallels, see Parallels M1 forum . There again, I have found some very ancient Windows programs run quite well in Windows 11. My suggestion, install the trial version of Parallels (lasts about a week but check this), install Windows 11 (File-> New -> Get Windows) then see if your program works. Emphasis, don't pay for Parallels or Windows until you are 100% sure it is working properly. Do this when you have the time to make sure of it.

Jan 15, 2024 9:24 AM in response to TomasBNowack

if it has an m1 or m2 or m3 cpu then you can't use bootcamp


the new cpu from apple used the ARM cpu architecture where the

version of windows microsoft sells rely on the intel x86/x64 cpu architecture


if you want to know more


What apple say:

Apple: It's Really Up to Microsoft to Make Windows Work on M1-Based Macs | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)


What Microsoft say:

Options for using Windows 11 with Mac® computers with Apple® M1® and M2™ chips - Microsoft Support


if windows is mission critical fore you sell the macbook and get one with an intel cpu




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