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{{Infobox software<br />
| name = Boot Camp<br />
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| developer = [[Apple Inc.]]<br />
| released = April 5, 2006<br />
| latest release version = 6.1.0<br />
| latest release date = August 13, 2020<br />
| operating system = [[macOS]]<br />
| platform = [[Intel-based Mac]]<br />
| genre = [[Utility software]]<br />
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]]<br />
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'''Boot Camp''' is a [[utility software|utility]] developed by [[Apple Inc.]] that allows [[Macintosh|Mac]] users to install and run the [[Microsoft Windows]] operating system on their [[Intel-based Mac]] computers. The software assists users in creating a partition on their hard drive and installing Windows alongside [[macOS]], enabling a [[dual boot]] configuration.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Boot Camp was first introduced as a public beta on April 5, 2006, for [[Mac OS X Tiger]]. It was later included as a standard feature in [[Mac OS X Leopard]], released on October 26, 2007. The software has been updated over the years to support newer versions of Windows and macOS.<br />
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== Features ==<br />
Boot Camp provides a simple, step-by-step process for installing Windows on a Mac. Key features include:<br />
* **Partitioning**: Boot Camp Assistant helps users create a separate partition on their hard drive for Windows.<br />
* **Driver Support**: The software includes drivers for Windows to ensure that Mac hardware components, such as the [[trackpad]], [[keyboard]], and [[iSight]] camera, function correctly.<br />
* **Boot Manager**: Users can choose between macOS and Windows at startup by holding down the Option key.<br />
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== System Requirements ==<br />
To use Boot Camp, users need:<br />
* An Intel-based Mac<br />
* A valid copy of Windows (Windows 7 or later)<br />
* Sufficient hard drive space for the Windows partition<br />
* A USB flash drive for creating a Windows installer (for some versions of Windows)<br />
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== Installation Process ==<br />
1. **Backup Data**: Users are advised to back up their data before partitioning their hard drive.<br />
2. **Run Boot Camp Assistant**: The utility guides users through the process of creating a Windows partition and installing Windows.<br />
3. **Install Windows**: Users insert their Windows installation media and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.<br />
4. **Install Drivers**: After Windows is installed, users run the Boot Camp installer to install necessary drivers.<br />
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== Limitations ==<br />
Boot Camp does not support running Windows on [[Apple silicon]] Macs, as these devices use a different architecture. Additionally, users cannot run macOS and Windows simultaneously; they must restart their computer to switch between operating systems.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Parallels Desktop]]<br />
* [[VMware Fusion]]<br />
* [[VirtualBox]]<br />
* [[Wine (software)]]<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Macintosh]]<br />
* [[macOS]]<br />
* [[Microsoft Windows]]<br />
* [[Dual boot]]<br />
* [[Intel-based Mac]]<br />
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