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Creating Windows Installation Media on macOS

This is an alternative method

This method may provide a subpar experience compared to our primary macOS workflow.
For the best and recommended experience, follow the main macOS guide: macOS.

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What you'll need​

  • An 8GB or larger USB stick/flash drive
  • macOS 10.13.6 (High Sierra) or newer
    • Supports Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, and M4) and Intel Macs.
  • USBZile
  • CMOS
  • Windows Disk Image

Creating the Installation Media​

On your macOS device​

  1. Open USBZile
  2. Put USBZile into Zip + ISO mode by clicking the settings icon (⚙) in the bottom left corner.
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    How to get into Zip + ISO mode
  3. Under Device select the USB stick/flash drive that you want to turn into installation media
    • Note: This process will delete all data on the selected USB stick/flash drive
  4. Under Zip file select the CMOS ZIP file you downloaded earlier
  5. Under ISO image select the Windows Disk Image you downloaded earlier
  6. Click START, then wait for the USB stick/flash drive to be created

On your soon-to-be Windows device​

  1. Plug the USB stick/flash drive into your soon-to-be Windows device
  2. Boot to the USB stick/flash drive
  3. Sit back and relax as CMOS finalizes your Windows Installation Media
  4. Once complete CMOS will automatically restart your PC

Congratulations, you now have a Windows Installation Media USB!
This USB can now be used on the current PC or any other PC of your choice.