Installing macOS Catalina and Windows 10 in Dual Boot Configuration

If you're looking to install both macOS Catalina and Windows 10 on your computer, a dual boot configuration is the way to go. This setup allows you to run both operating systems independently without having to worry about compatibility issues or partitioning your hard drive. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of installing macOS Catalina alongside Windows 10.

Step 1: Prepare Your System

Before starting the installation process, make sure you've backed up your EFI folder and have a USB flash drive with enough space to store the macOS installer. It's also essential to ensure that your system is compatible with both operating systems.

Step 2: Install Clover Bootloader

To install macOS Catalina and Windows 10 in dual boot configuration, you'll need to install the Clover bootloader on your system. This will allow you to select which operating system you want to run at startup.

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Step 3: Install macOS Catalina

Insert your USB flash drive with the macOS installer and restart your computer. Press the hotkey (F12 for Gigabyte mobo) to choose the boot device, then select the USB drive as the boot device. Choose Boot macOS from MacintoshHD and follow the installation prompts.

Step 4: Install Windows 10

Once you've completed the macOS installation, restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings. Set the boot order to prioritize the USB drive, then restart your computer again. Insert your Windows 10 installation media (USB drive or DVD) and follow the installation prompts.

Step 5: Configure Boot Camp Assistant

After installing Windows 10, use Boot Camp Assistant to create a partition for the operating system. Name the partition 'MacintoshHD' and highlight the target drive in the Disk Utility window.

Step 6: Complete Post-Installation

Restart your computer again and select the macOS boot option at the Clover bootloader screen. Follow the installation prompts to complete the post-installation process, then restart your computer once more.

Step 7: Boot into Windows 10

Select the Windows 10 boot option at the Clover bootloader screen and follow the installation prompts to complete the setup process.

With these steps, you should now have a dual boot configuration with macOS Catalina and Windows 10 installed on your system. You can switch between the two operating systems by restarting your computer and selecting the desired boot option at the Clover bootloader screen.

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