Windows on a mac

[A Silver]

I don't own a mac or plan on ever owning one but I was wondering if it is possible to wipe the hard drive (or ssd) with something like DBAN and install windows. I don't mean by using BootCamp.

[SeraphicWings]

Yeah you can, but it's not recommended to do it

 

Technically speaking, a Mac is just a PC, so you can erase Mac OS install Windows on it, just launch Mac OS recovery from USB and format the Macintosh HD into MBR, then plug the USB of Windows in and install it.

 

But it's a hassle, because you need Windows drivers for Apple-certified hardwares (most of them are not the same as your typical Windows laptop hardware), if you forgot to download it before uninstalling Mac OS you need to go to another computer and download it. Also if you want to reinstall Mac OS you need to borrow a Mac PC, download the OS on the App Store and make a bootable USB - extreme pain in the fucking ass (though you can do it beforehand).

 

So there's definitely no point in uninstalling Mac OS and installing Windows on it, just use boot camp if you want Windows

 

 

[MadOverclocker]

Yes you should do it but at Wings said, its not recommended. Don't see even a BIT of change between PC and Mac. Mac is just a computer running MacOS and term PC is universal; Linux, MSDOS,Windows, No OS and a lot more. Normally, normies use term PC for windows and Mac for iMac or whatever.Laptops are the same.

 

I am very sorry to spice up the chat (If I did) but I just wanted to write here sone misconceptions ppl have so you or future guys don't confuse. Have a nice day.

[dcx]

Ignoring any warranty or "what's advisable" thoughts, make sure you use the Boot Camp assistant before hand at the very least so you can download the proper hardware drivers. Otherwise you might find yourself in some trouble.