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Q: Adding a 2nd hdd to Mac mini just for windows

Hi guys

 

I was wanting to run Autocad on my mac but the windows version. Instead of partitioning the drive I wanted to add a ssd dedicated to window/Autocad. Is this possible.

 

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Posted on Nov 20, 2013 3:12 AM

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Q: Adding a 2nd hdd to Mac mini just for windows

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Nov 20, 2013 3:27 AM in response to frogsm
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    Nov 20, 2013 3:27 AM in response to frogsm

    Assuming yo ae using BootCamp, yes

     

    Which application should I use to create a Windows partition and to install Windows?
    Use Boot Camp Assistant (located in the Utilities folder) to create a Windows partition and to install Microsoft Windows. Boot Camp Assistant works with an Intel-based Mac that has a single hard disk partition or Fusion Drive. Boot Camp Assistant creates an additional partition for the Microsoft Windows operating system or allows you to install Microsoft Windows on another drive if you have more than one internal drive.

     

    Boot Camp Assistant does not erase your existing Mac OS X partition or any of your OS X software when it creates a new partition for Microsoft Windows.

     

    Important: Do not use disk utilities not created by Apple to partition the drive before using Boot Camp Assistant. Doing so may erase the entire disk.

    Can I install Windows on an external drive?
    No. Installing Boot Camp on an external hard drive is not supported.

    from:

    'http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5639