I got my first MacBook (MacBookPro 16,3) from Facebook Marketplace for **₱20,000** (around **$339.17**). This is my first time owning a MacBook, but I’m not entirely new to the Apple ecosystem—I’ve experimented with Hackintosh before. That said, I’m still very much a Windows user. A lot of the apps I rely on aren’t fully compatible with macOS, so my only real option was to use **Boot Camp**. Unfortunately, when I tried installing Windows 11 directly using a Windows 11 ISO, I kept running into errors. It was frustrating, so I settled for installing **Windows 10** first. But since I really needed Windows 11, I looked for a workaround—and thankfully, I found one. --- ##

Prerequisites

- **Windows 10 ISO** https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO - **Windows 11 ISO** https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 --- ##

Installation Guide

### 1. Install Windows 10 using Boot Camp Download the **Windows 10 ISO** from the official Microsoft website and install it using **Boot Camp Assistant** on macOS. If you’re only seeing the *Media Creation Tool* instead of the ISO: - Press **F12** to open Developer Tools - Click **Toggle Device Toolbar** (mobile view) - Refresh the page - You should now be able to download the ISO directly --- ### 2. Follow the Boot Camp instructions Boot Camp Assistant will guide you through the setup and automatically install Windows 10. Make sure you select **Windows 10** when prompted. --- ### 3. Complete the Windows 10 setup Proceed like a normal Windows installation: - Choose your region and keyboard - Sign in or create an account - Expect a few restarts during setup --- ### 4. Install Boot Camp drivers on Windows 10 Once Windows 10 is fully installed, install **Boot Camp Assistant** on Windows. This ensures all Apple-specific drivers (keyboard, trackpad, audio, etc.) work properly. Updating Windows 10 at this stage is optional. --- ### 5. Download and mount the Windows 11 ISO Download the Windows 11 ISO and **mount it**. Once mounted, it will appear as a drive under **This PC** (e.g., `E:`). --- ### 6. Open Command Prompt as Administrator - Press **Win + R** - Type `cmd` - Hold **Ctrl + Shift**, then press **Enter** to run as administrator Navigate to the mounted ISO drive by typing, for example: ``` E: ``` --- ### 7. Upgrade to Windows 11 Run the following command: ``` setup.exe /product server ``` It looks confusing at first (and yes, I was confused too), but no—you’re **not** installing Windows Server. This simply bypasses the hardware checks and installs **Windows 11 Pro**. ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rrrainielll/Blackout-Assets/refs/heads/main/posts/BootCamp%20windows%2011%20Installation/BootCamp%20windows%2011%20Installation.jpg) Follow the on-screen instructions. Your MacBook will reboot automatically once the upgrade is complete. ⚠️ **Important reminders:** - Do **not** force restart - Make sure your MacBook is **plugged in** - Installation time may vary depending on your hardware Once done—congrats! You’re now on **Windows 11** 🎉 --- ##

Post-Installation (Important)

### 8. Reinstall Boot Camp drivers Some drivers may break after upgrading. - Open **Disk Management** - Assign a drive letter to the **OSXRESERVED (10GB)** partition - Open that partition and locate the **BootCamp** folder - Copy the **BootCamp** folder and the related Windows dependency folder (you’ll recognize it) - Run `setup.exe` inside the BootCamp folder This will reinstall the necessary drivers. --- ### 9. Update Windows Go to **Settings → Windows Update** and install all available updates. This may take some time depending on your internet speed and hardware. ### Tips from a Reddit user

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--- And that’s it. Enjoy running **Windows 11 on your MacBook via Boot Camp**! ## You may also check this video from youtube to more step by step visual tutorial.