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Besides, you can format an external hard drive for Mac and Windows by converting HFS+ to FAT32 or exFAT without losing any data. Step 1: Backup Data in HFS+ Partition on Mac Just transfer all useful files out from the external hard drive to other devices on Mac. The three disk formatting software for Mac above can help you easily format hard drive, USB flash drive, memory card, and other storage media under Mac OS. However, when you format your hard drive with Super Eraser for Mac, all your data will be permanently lost.

What you need to install Windows 10 on Mac

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later

iMac introduced in 2012 or later¹
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in 2013

The latest macOS updates, which can include updates to Boot Camp Assistant. You will use Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows 10.

64GB or more free storage space on your Mac startup disk:

You can have as little as 64GB of free storage space, but at least 128GB of free storage space provides the best experience. Automatic Windows updates require that much space or more.
If your Mac has 128GB of memory (RAM) or more, the Windows installer needs at least as much free storage space as your Mac has memory. For example, if your Mac has 256GB of memory, your startup disk must have at least 256GB of free storage space for Windows.

An external USB flash drive with a storage capacity of 16GB or more, unless you're using a Mac that doesn't need a flash drive to install Windows.

A 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro on a disk image (ISO) or other installation media:

If installing Windows on your Mac for the first time, use a full version of Windows, not an upgrade.
If your copy of Windows came on a USB flash drive, or you have a Windows product key and no installation disc, download a Windows 10 disk image from Microsoft.
If your copy of Windows came on a DVD, you might need to create a disk image of that DVD.

How to install Windows 10 on Mac

To install Windows, use Boot Camp Assistant. It's in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.

1. Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a Windows partition

Open Boot Camp Assistant and follow the onscreen instructions:

If you're asked to insert a USB drive, plug your USB flash drive into your Mac. Boot Camp Assistant will use it to create a bootable USB drive for Windows installation.
When Boot Camp Assistant asks you to set the size of the Windows partition, remember the minimum storage-space requirements in the previous section. Set a partition size that meets your needs, because you can't change its size later.

2. Format the Windows (BOOTCAMP) partition

When Boot Camp Assistant finishes, your Mac restarts to the Windows installer. If the installer asks where to install Windows, select the BOOTCAMP partition and click Format. In most cases, the installer selects and formats the BOOTCAMP partition automatically.

3. Install Windows

Unplug any external devices, such as additional displays and drives, that aren't necessary during installation. Then click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to begin installing Windows.

4. Use the Boot Camp installer in Windows

After Windows installation completes, your Mac starts up in Windows and opens a ”Welcome to the Boot Camp installer” window. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Boot Camp, including Windows support software (drivers). You will be asked to restart when done.

If the Boot Camp installer doesn't open automatically, your final step should be to open the Boot Camp installer manually and use it to complete installation.

How to switch between Windows and macOS

Restart, then press and hold the Option (or Alt) ⌥ key during startup to switch between Windows and macOS.

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If you have one of these Mac models using OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later, you don't need a USB flash drive to install Windows:

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2015 or later²
MacBook Pro introduced in 2015 or later²

iMac introduced in 2015 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in late 2013

For more information about using Windows on your Mac, open Boot Camp Assistant and click the Open Boot Camp Help button.

1. If you're installing Windows and macOS Mojave on an iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), or iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and your Mac is configured with a 3TB hard drive, learn about an alert you might see during installation.

2. These Mac models were offered with 128GB hard drives as an option. Apple recommends 256GB or larger hard drives so that you can create a Boot Camp partition of at least 128GB.

by Jack Scicluna Photography, LLC - guest writer.

The latest trend with computers is not including a CD/DVD drive.

This helps the computers to be small and lighter. Apple has started doing this when the Macbook Air arrived on the scene. They have also included this with their latest laptops and their iMac’s.

Mac Usb Format Tool For Windows 7

Recently photographers have switched from using CD/DVD’s to USB flash drives to deliver their digital pictures to their clients.

However, some photographers have run into issues where clients are not able to read the USB flash drive, prompting the photographer to switch back to using CD/DVD’s.

... but don't worry ... we've got the solution!

This article will teach you how to format the USB flash drive so both Mac’s and PC’s can read them.

There are two parts to this tutorial. One for Mac and the other for Windows 7. (Be careful using these instructions to ensure you are formatting the correct disk.)

(for Windows instructions please scroll down)

Step 1: Double Click on the Finder icon that is located in the Dock. It looks like the Apple smiley face. Here’s a picture. .

Step 2: A finder window should be open now. On the left hand side of the finder window locate “Applications”. Click on Applications to open the Applications folder. .

Step 3: In the Application Windows look for the Utilities Folder. Double click on the Utilities folder. .

Step 4: If you haven’t already plugged in your USB flash drive in to your Mac, please do so now before going on to Step 5. .

Step 5: Look for the Disk Utility icon and double click it. .

Note: From this step on please be careful. You don’t want to erase the wrong disk. Doing this will delete all the data on the disk. If you accidentally choose the wrong disk you will not be able to recover the data without special software or even a data recovery specialist, which can be extremely expensive.

Step 6: Locate your USB flash drive. Mine displays as 2 GB SMI USB DISK Media, then underneath it you will see USB DISK. Click on USB Disk. .

Step 7: When you click on USB Disk you will see a few tabs. Click on the Erase tab. .

Step 8: You will see Format: Select ExFAT .

Step 9: You will see Name: Input the name you would like to call it, for example your clients name or your business name. You only get 11 characters and spaces count as a character. Don’t use any symbols or special characters. For this example I will be using my company name abbreviated: JSP .

Step 10: Your screen should look like the screen example below. .

Step 11: Now if everything looks right click on the Erase button. IMPORTANT: AGAIN, PLEASE CONFIRM YOU ARE ERASING THE CORRECT DISK. YOU WILL SEE THIS SELECTED ON THE LEFT SIDE.

A confirmation window will pop up. Click on the Erase Button. .

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Step 12: The formatting process is pretty quick depending on how old your Mac is. Unfortunately there is no confirmation that the computer is done formatting your USB flash drive. When it’s done it will automatically mount the drive with the name you gave it. When you see this you can close the Disk Utility application. .

You are done. Your USB flash drive is now ready to pictures.

Step 1: Plug your USB flash drive in an available USB port on your computer. .

Step 2: Go to the Window Start Menu, then Computer. .

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Step 3: You should see your USB flash drive. On my computer it displays as the G: Drive.

Note: From this step on please be careful. You don’t want to erase the wrong disk. Doing this will delete all the data on the disk. If you accidently choose the wrong disk you will not be able to recover the data without special software or even a data recovery specialist, which can be extremely expensive.

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Step 4: Click on the USB Disk once. Then do a right click with your mouse to pull up a menu. Click on Format.

Step 5: You will want to change the File System to: exFAT and then enter a Volume Label. You can make this your client name or your company name. I picked JSP, no special characters allowed.

Step 6: Click the Start Button (Make sure you keep the Quick Format Checked. This will speed up the process). IMPORTANT: DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE TITLE ON THIS NOTICE STATES YOUR USB DISK AND NOT ANY OTHER DISK BEFORE PROCEEDING!.

Step 7: Click the OK button. .

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Step 8: You should see a message Format Complete. .

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