Windows 8 can be installed on a Mac using Bootcamp. This is a multi boot utility that comes will all MAC systems. It’s how most Mac users get their hands on familiar functionality that Windows OS offer, while running a more secure OS the rest of the time. Many a Mac owner wonders, “Is my computer compatible with windows 8?” Look at the following information to find out.

You need the following things if you’re going to install Windows 8 successfully.

• Internet connectivity.
• An admin account on the machine you’re installing on.
• Input setup, such as a keyboard and mouse. If you don’t have these, get something similar.
• 2GB of RAM.
• 30 GB of hard disk space if this is your fist time installing Windows. If you’re upgrading an existing version, you’ll need around 40 GB of space.
• An original install disk for Windows, or an ISO file. If you’re using the former, and optical dive will also be required.
• If you’re going to use the ISO file for installing, then you’ll need an 8 GB USB storage device, which will be used to install the downloaded Boot Camp drivers.

Before doing an installation of Windows, use the Software Update to ensure the updated status of both OS and your computer’s firmware. The following versions of Windows are compatible with your Mac.

• Windows XP: Home Edition or Professional, SP2 or SP3. Requires Boot Camp 3 or higher.
• Windows Vista: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate, SP1. Requires Boot Camp 3 or higher.
• Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate. Requires Boot Camp 4 or higher.
• Windows 8: Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 8 or 8.1 Pro. Requires Boot Camp 5.1. 
  

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If you’re wondering, “Is my computer compatible with windows 8?”, see if the version of Boot Camp and Windows are supported on your machine. To find out about the latter, hit the About This Mac option on the Apple menu. The top right of the window will have the model of the machine listed.

The latest Boot Camp software can be downloaded using Boot Camp Assistant (BCA). If you get the support software this way, it’ll actually be newer than what you could get from a manual download.