How to Dual Boot macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 on PC [Intel/AMD]
This guide describes how to Dual boot macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 on a PC using Clover and OpenCore. By following this guide, you'll be able to Dual boot macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 on your PC or Laptop. The guide supports Intel and AMD Desktops and Laptops.What is Multiboot?
Multiboot refers to the installation of two Operating Systems on a computer. The Operating System can be the same or two different Operating Systems. Moreover, the operating system can be installed either on a single drive or two separate drives for easier management, like updating and keeping it intact with each other.Multi Boot is necessary to work with two Operating Systems, Windows and Mac, and get the benefits of both OS, enhancing a user's productivity by utilizing both OS on the same computer. Multi Boot can be referred to as Dual Boot sometimes. Multi Boot can be configured either on a single drive, on two separate drives, or even three depending on the Operating System you want to install.
Before starting with this guide, get to know something about Dual Boot. Dual Boot in a single drive requests installing macOS first then installing Windows 10. If you’ve already installed Windows 10 and you’ve some data then you’ll need to make a full backup because installing macOS requires full disk format and all data will be erased. Also, Dual Boot on a separate disk is the best way to dual boot two Operating Systems. Also when you make a dual boot, all the Operating Systems must be running in the same boot mode. If you choose to install macOS Sierra as a UEFI Boot Mode, then you’ll need to install Windows 10 as a UEFI. If you install macOS Sierra as a Legacy Boot Mode, then install Windows 10 as Legacy because if you install macOS Sierra as UEFI and Windows 10 as Legacy, then Windows will not be bootable. It simply won’t work.
Can I Multi-Boot macOS Sequoia if I have Windows 11 Pre-installed?
Multi Boot can be configured even when running existing Windows. You just need to install macOS. Yes, this is actually possible. Many users don't want to erase the pre-installed Windows due to a number of reasons such as lack of storage for the backup purpose. If you plan to do so, check the guide linked below:
GUIDE - How to Dual Boot macOS Sequoia with Preinstalled Windows 11 [Intel/AMD]
How to Dual Boot macOS Sequoia with Preinstalled Windows 11 on PC [Intel/AMD] This guide describes how to Dual boot macOS Sequoia with Preinstalled Windows 11 on a PC using Clover and OpenCore. By following this guide, you'll be able to Dual boot macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 on your PC or...
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NOTE: Although this guide uses a method where the data on the Windows side Operating System is preserved, we still advise you to back up all of your data before proceeding with this guide.
Can I use macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 at the same time without the need to reboot the system?
Dual Booting on the same machine gives you the advantage of switching between both Operating Systems when required, without having the need to use a different machine to run Windows 11 or macOS Sequoia or vice-versa. If you have a need where you require both Operating Systems at the same time, you'll have to either use two different machines or set up a Virtual Machine using VMware ESXi, Proxmox, QEMU/KVM, Unraid, or TrueNAS. Provided that, you'll have to set up two monitors to get the display. In case, you don't want the monitors to be hooked up always, you can set up VNC and operate the Virtual Machine remotely. You can find the guides to the Virtualization linked below:Requirements
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STEP 1: Setup BIOS
Now before you start installing macOS, you'll need to set up the BIOS/UEFI first. To set up the BIOS/UEFI, follow the guide linked below:NOTE: Enable Intel PTT and AMDfTPM to enable TPM
STEP 1: Back up your System
Before you proceed with the installation, we strongly recommend performing a full backup of your existing installation using Carbon Copy Cloner or Time Machine, or any other reliable backup/restore tool. In case the installation fails or you encounter any issues with the installation, you can always restore the system to its previous state using the backup you created.Please note that this guide will completely erase the disk fully. If you have any data, please backup your data
STEP 2: Download Windows 11 ISO
The next step is to download Windows 11 ISO which will be used to create Bootable USB. Although there are several methods to download Windows 11 ISO, this guide will only discuss the official methods.Method 3: Using Manual Method
1. Visit the Windows 11 Download Page
2. Scroll down a bit until you see Download Windows 11 Disk Image ISO for x64 devices
3. Click on the Select Download dropdown and then select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices)
4. Click on Download Now and Windows 11 ISO will be downloaded.
STEP 3: Create a Windows 11 Bootable USB
Once you have the Windows 11 ISO, the next step is to create a Windows 11 Bootable USB.Method #1: Using Media Creation Tool
Method #2: Using Rufus
1. Connect your USB Flash Drive.
2. Download Rufus
3. Open Rufus
4. Select your USB under the Device menu. If you're using an external HDD or SSD, select List USB Hard Drives.
5. Click on the SELECT button and browse the Windows 11 ISO you downloaded in STEP #2. You can also drag the ISO file to the Rufus window.
6. Select Standard Windows Installation
7. Set the Partition scheme as GPT and Target system as UEFI (non-CSM)
8. Select File System as NTFS.
9. Click on START.
10. When prompted to customize the Windows installation, you mostly don't need to customize Windows installation. However, if your hardware isn't compatible with Windows 11, select Remove requirement and click on OK.
Rufus will create a Bootable USB in a while.
Once the USB is ready, quit Rufus.
STEP 4: Boot Windows Installer
Now that you have Windows 11 USB, you're ready to install Windows 11 on your target PC.1. Turn on your target System.
2. Boot to Boot Menu.
3. Select your USB Flash Drive with the UEFI Prefix and press enter to boot.
STEP 5: Installing Windows 11
1. When at the installation screen, select your preferred Language, Time, and Currency format, Keyboard input, and click on Next.2. When prompted, click on Install now. The setup will start in a while.
3. If you have a Windows Product key, activate it using the product key. If you do not have the product key, click on I don't have a product key and click on Next.
4. Select the desired Operating System version you want to install, from the list and click on
Next. In our case, we will be using Windows 11 Pro.5. Accept the license terms and click on Next.
6. From the installation type, select
Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).7. Select the target disk and click on the Delete button. If you have multiple partitions, select the partitions one by one and click on Delete. When prompted, select Yes.
8. Select Unallocated Space and click on Next and Windows will be installed on the selected disk.
NOTES:
- Steps #4- #5 will format the target disk. Proceed with caution.
- This will take a couple of minutes and will restart at "Less than a minute is remaining". Upon completion, the system will automatically restart. Your PC will restart to complete the installation.
STEP 6: Finishing Windows 11 Setup
After the installation is completed, it's time to set up Windows 11 for the first usage with the newly installed Windows 11.When you're at the welcome screen, continue to set up with the basics options such as Keyboard setup, Network, Computer Account, and Privacy settings by following onscreen instructions.
STEP 7: Update Windows 11
Once Windows 11 has been installed, the next step is to update Windows 11 to ensure you have the latest hotfixes and malware protection. To update Windows 11, follow the steps below:1. Once you are at the Desktop, click on the Start button and then select Settings.
2. From the Settings page, select Windows Update from the left pane.
3. Install all the available updates.
4. After installing all the updates, close settings.
NOTE: Your PC might restart while installing updates.
STEP 7: Update Drivers
Once the system is updated to the latest, the next step is to update the drivers as well. This is required to ensure all hardware is fully functional under Windows 11. To update the drivers, follow the steps below:1. Click on the Start button and then select Settings.
2. From the Settings page, select Windows Update from the left pane.
3. Click on Check for Updates and install the required drivers, close settings.
4. If there is any driver that has not been installed (such as the Graphics driver), download the drivers from the manufacturer's website and install it.
NOTE: Your PC might restart during installing updates and drivers.
CHAPTER 2: Preparation for macOS Sequoia
STEP 1: Download macOS
STEP 2: Create macOS Sequoia Bootable USB
STEP 3: Create Partition
Right click on This PC and select Manage
Select Disk Management under the Storage menu.
Right click on the C partition and click on Shrink Volume
Enter the amount of space you want to shrink. The space you define will be used for installing macOS Sequoia
STEP 3: Boot macOS Sequoia Installer
After preparing your installation USB, EFI and setting up your BIOS/UEFI, you're ready to install it on your target PC.1. Turn on your target System.
2. Boot to Boot Menu.
3. Select your USB Flash Drive with the UEFI Prefix and press enter to boot.
4. When at the OC Boot picker, select Install macOS 14 beta and press enter to boot. The installer will load in a while. If you have an existing version of macOS, the drive may appear in the OpenCore Boot picker.
STEP 4: Installing macOS Sonoma
1. When at the installation screen, select your preferred language and continue.2. Select Disk Utility and click on Continue
3. When at Disk Utility, Click on View, and then select Show all Devices.
4. Now select the Macintosh HD which you created earlier and click on the Erase button.
5. Select APFS from the Format menu and click on Erase.
6. After easing the disk, click on Done and close Disk Utility. You can click on Show Details to verify if the USB has been erased with APFS format.
NOTE: You must erase the whole target disk instead of any partition.
7. Select Install macOS 15 beta and click on Continue and then continue with the options.
8. Now select Macintosh HD and click on Continue.
Now, macOS Sequoia will begin installing to your selected disk.
NOTES:
- Steps #4- #5 will format the target disk. Proceed with caution.
- This will take a couple of minutes and will restart at "Less than a minute is remaining". Upon completion, the system will automatically restart. Your Mac will restart to complete the installation.
Here it ends the first phase of the installation.
9. When your PC restarts, it will automatically boot from macOS Installer to continue the next phase of the installation. If for any reason, the installer does not auto boot, select macOS Installer in the boot picker and then boot. The installation will continue and upon completion, your PC will automatically restart.
10. Once again, your PC will restart. Upon restarting, it will automatically boot from the macOS Installer to continue the installation. If for any reason, the installer does not auto boot, select macOS Installer in the boot picker and then boot. The installation will continue and upon completion, your PC will automatically restart.
Once again, your PC will restart, and when your PC restarts, it will automatically boot from Macintosh HD to continue the last phase of the installation. You'll see something as shown below.
STEP 4: Finishing macOS Setup
After finishing the macOS installation, it's time to set up the macOS for the first usage with the newly installed macOS.When you're at the welcome screen, continue to set up with the basics options such as Keyboard setup, Network, Computer Account, and Privacy settings by following onscreen instructions.
Now the installation is complete!
CHAPTER 3: Configure Dual Boot
CHAPTER Preparation for Installing Windows 11
STEP 5: Create Partition for Windows 11
Now, the next step is to create partition for Windows 11.
Open Disk Utility.
Select the drive on which macOS Sequoia is installed. In our case, its WD.....
Click on the Partition button. Click on the + button and use the following parameters
Name:
Format:
Size:
NOTE:
Windows 11 requires at least 50GB of free space. Partition accordingly as per your workload requirements.
Due to differences in disk capacity, your partition size might be different.
Always choose uneven capacity to differentiate between macOS and Windows 11 disks during the Windows 11 installation stage.
Click on Apply. When prompted, click on Partition. Click on Continue to proceed with creating a partition for Windows 11.
Once partitioned, a free partition will appear on your Desktop named Windows 11.
Close Disk Utility.
Enjoy macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 on your PC
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