To swap between Mac and Boot Camp on your Intel-based Mac, follow these steps:
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Designate the Default Operating System: After using Boot Camp Assistant to install Windows on your Mac, you have the option to designate either Windows or macOS as the default operating system. This will determine which operating system is used when you power on or restart your Mac.
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Access the Boot Camp Control Panel: To access the Boot Camp Control Panel in Windows, follow these steps:
- Click the show hidden icons arrow located on the right side of the taskbar.
- Select the Boot Camp icon.
- Click OK if the User Account Control dialog box appears.
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Choose the Default Startup Disk: In the Boot Camp Control Panel, choose the startup disk that contains your preferred default operating system.
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Restart or Return to Default Operating System: Depending on your preference, you can either restart your Mac immediately to switch to the default operating system or press OK to continue using the current operating system.
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Starting a Mac from the Boot Menu: If you want to start your Mac from the boot menu, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the power button to turn on your Mac and let it boot up.
- When you see the screen with your startup disks and a gear icon labeled Options, release the power button.
- From this window, you can choose to boot into macOS Recovery, boot from another drive, or start up in safe mode.
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Tips for Using Key Combinations: When using key combinations to start your Mac, keep the following tips in mind:
- Instead of pressing each key individually, press and hold them all at once.
- If a key combination doesn’t work, shut down your Mac before attempting to restart it.
- Give your Mac a few extra seconds to detect the keyboard when it first boots up before pressing any keys.
- Note that certain key combinations may not work if your Mac is locked by a firmware password.
By following these steps, you can easily swap between Mac and Boot Camp on your Intel-based Mac.