Windows On Macbook Pro

Having a Mac means you can run almost any operating system. This is a major advantage when compared to a PC, which cannot run macOS, for example. But why would you even want install Windows on a Mac? Are there any benefits or drawbacks of having the operating system on board sitting alongside macOS? Well as it happens there are plenty of reasons why you might want to install a different operating system, but there are some things you’ll need to know first.

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The Advantages of Having Windows on a Mac

Buying MacBook Pro 2020 to have both operating systems (Windows 10 and macOS). I like the idea of having both. Correct me if I’m wrong but don’t the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of having two operating systems on one laptop?
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Let's face it, after making the switch to Apple the only reason why someone would install Windows on a Mac is for the specialty software, the programs where the only supporting platform is Windows. If these such tools are being used to get a certain job done, then it is a no-brainer to have them installed on the work machine. Or perhaps there’s an addictive game that’s only available on Windows, so the reasons for installing the OS can vary.

Having this platform on the Mac brings several benefits:

Cuts down IT costs. Users don't need to invest in another computer just to run Windows.
Eliminates the need to switch from one computer to another.
Helps the user get the job done while still using familiar hardware, in this case the Mac.

The Downsides of Windows on a Mac

What nobody wants to discuss, however, are the downsides of having a secondary operating system on a Mac. The biggest of these is the associated costs that need to be considered when hoping to run Windows on macOS.

Although running Windows on a Mac eliminates further hardware costs, you will still need to buy a Windows license. Now, such a license starts at $119.99 for Windows 10 Home and can go up to $309.00 for Windows 10 Pro for Workstations.

But once you have a Windows license you will still need to choose a way of installing Windows on a Mac. Depending on the solution chosen, this could add up to $150 in additional license costs since virtual machine software can come with its own fees. Of course, there are ways to eliminate that cost by using Boot Camp or VirtualBox, both of which are free solutions to this problem. But like with any freeware, they each have their own benefits and downsides.

If you pick Boot Camp, then it's perfectly fine – the most authentic Windows experience will be yours. But at the same time, you will need to sacrifice storage space on the limited capacity startup disk, which with Boot Camp is a minimum of 40GB. But while virtual machines are more flexible, the required storage can grow exponentially as you continue to use Windows.

Potential Issues When Running Windows on a Mac

Apple's macOS has utilities built-in to protect user data – XProtect, Gatekeeper, and the like – but when you run a guest operating system on a Mac you are exposing the partition used for storing that OS to viruses and malware targeting it. This applies to Windows, so it is highly recommended to install antivirus software.