However, I haven’t tried it, so can’t attest to its effectiveness. To be specific, it helps Macintosh compute r users partition HDD or SSD to install and run Windows in an actual Windows environment (not a virtual one). However, you should note that the software requires that you use a version of Windows designed to run on ARM processors, called Windows 10 for ARM64.Īlso, as I reported today, company called Shells is developing a fully functional virtual cloud desktop aimed for use by individuals, remote workers and small businesses. Boot Camp Assistant, a multi-boot but free utility on Intel-based Macs designed by Apple Inc., allows you to switch between the macOS and Windows. Parallels has released Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac, and with it comes out-of-the-box support for M1 Macs. The utility also installs a Windows Control Panel applet for choosing among different boot operating systems.

I never use it, but Boot Camp - is popular among folks (such as my wife) who need to run Windows software occasionally, but want to do so on their Apple device. However, it doesn’t support Boot Camp, a utility that assists users in installing Microsoft Windows operating systems on Intel-based Macs. Apple Silicon (M.x chip) Macs sport feature called “Rosetta 2,” integrated emulation software, to enable ARM-based Macs to run Intel code.

Bootcamp assistant on m1