If you need Windows on your Mac, Parallels Desktop can help you download and install Windows 10. All you need to do is follow our Installation Assistant and click “Install Windows.” Or you can provide your own Microsoft Windows license key, purchase Windows directly from within Parallels Desktop, or transfer an existing Boot Camp partition. Touch-Screen Chromebooks: If you are using a touch-screen Chromebook device, download the Android version of Istation instead of the Chromebook version. Extension of Support: Istation will support the current version of our Chromebook app through the 2020-2021 school year. A new browser-native application will be made available before that.
When you install Microsoft Windows on your Mac, Boot Camp Assistant automatically opens the Boot Camp installer, which installs the latest Windows support software (drivers). If that doesn't happen, or you experience any of the following issues while using Windows on your Mac, follow the steps in this article.
- Your Apple mouse, trackpad, or keyboard isn't working in Windows.
Force Touch isn't designed to work in Windows. - You don't hear audio from the built-in speakers of your Mac in Windows.
- The built-in microphone or camera of your Mac isn't recognized in Windows.
- One or more screen resolutions are unavailable for your display in Windows.
- You can't adjust the brightness of your built-in display in Windows.
- You have issues with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi in Windows.
- You get an alert that Apple Software Update has stopped working.
- You get a message that your PC has a driver or service that isn't ready for this version of Windows.
- Your Mac starts up to a black or blue screen after you install Windows.
If your Mac has an AMD video card and is having graphics issues in Windows, you might need to update your AMD graphics drivers instead.
Install the latest macOS updates
Before proceeding, install the latest macOS updates, which can include updates to Boot Camp.
Format a USB flash drive
To install the latest Windows support software, you need a 16GB or larger USB flash drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT).
- Start your Mac from macOS.
- Plug the USB flash drive into your Mac.
- Open Disk Utility, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.
- Choose View > Show All Devices from the menu bar.
- From the sidebar in Disk Utility, select your USB flash drive. (Select the drive name, not the volume name beneath it.)
- Click the Erase button or tab.
- Choose MS-DOS (FAT) as the format and Master Boot Record as the scheme.
- Click Erase to format the drive. When done, quit Disk Utility.
Download the Windows support software
After preparing your USB flash drive, complete these steps:
- Make sure that your Mac is connected to the Internet.
- Open Boot Camp Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.
- From the menu bar at the top of your screen, choose Action > Download Windows Support Software, then choose your USB flash drive as the save destination. When the download completes, quit Boot Camp Assistant.
Learn what to do if you can't download or save the Windows support software.
Install the Windows support software
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After downloading the Windows support software to your flash drive, follow these steps to install the software. (If you're attempting to resolve issues with a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, it might be easier to use a USB mouse or keyboard until these steps are complete.)
- Make sure that the USB flash drive is plugged into your Mac.
- Start up your Mac in Windows.
- From File Explorer, open the USB flash drive, then open Setup or setup.exe, which is in the WindowsSupport folder or BootCamp folder. When you're asked to allow Boot Camp to make changes to your device, click Yes.
- Click Repair to begin installation. If you get an alert that the software hasn't passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway.
- After installation completes, click Finish, then click Yes when you're asked to restart your Mac.
Learn more
If you can't download or save the Windows support software:
- If the assistant says that the Windows support software could not be saved to the selected drive, or that the USB flash drive can't be used, make sure that your USB flash drive has a storage capacity of at least 16GB and is formatted correctly.
- If the assistant doesn't see your USB flash drive, click Go Back and make sure that the drive is connected directly to the USB port on your Mac—not to a display, hub, or keyboard. Disconnect and reconnect the drive, then click Continue.
- If the assistant says that it can't download the software because of a network problem, make sure that your Mac is connected to the Internet.
- Make sure that your Mac meets the system requirements to install Windows using Boot Camp.
If a Mac feature still doesn't work after updating the Windows support software, search for your symptom on the Apple support website or Microsoft support website. Some features of your Mac aren't designed to work in Windows.
What platform are you on?
In 2018 Google announced that Chrome Applications would be phased out and no longer supported.
Istation recommends use of the Istation Android Application on Chromebooks.
If your Chromebook does not support running Android Applications you can still install the Chrome Application from the Chrome Web store.
Extension of Support: Istation will support the current version of our Chromebook app through the 2020-2021 school year. A new browser-native application will be made available before that support ends. In addition, we also support the Android app through the Google Play store.
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Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems: iOS 8.0 or later
Processor: Compatible with iPad
Hard Disk: 3 GB free space
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Processor: Compatible with iPad
Hard Disk: 3 GB free space
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
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Visit the Google Play store
Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems: Android 4.4 or later
Processor: ARM or X86 CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB free space
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Screen Size: 8” or bigger screen recommended
Resolution: 1024x768 minimum
Processor: ARM or X86 CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB free space
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Screen Size: 8” or bigger screen recommended
Resolution: 1024x768 minimum
Installation for Android (239KB)
Installation for Android - Español (450KB)
Android App on Chrome Devices: Installation and Management (800KB)
Android App on Chrome Devices: Installation and Management - Español (107KB)
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Visit the Chrome Web store
Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems: Chrome OS
Processor: ARM or X86 64 bit CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB free space
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Processor: ARM or X86 64 bit CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB free space
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Chrome Requirements: Istation requires Chrome version 39+ on ARM and Intel 64-bit CPUs. Review our Chromebook Technical Considerations for more information. The Istation Chrome application is only supported on Chrome OS.
Download Windows 10 Support Software Mac
Touch-Screen Chromebooks: If you are using a touch-screen Chromebook device, download the Android version of Istation instead of the Chromebook version.
Extension of Support: Istation will support the current version of our Chromebook app through the 2020-2021 school year. A new browser-native application will be made available before that support ends. In addition, we also support the Android app through the Google Play store.
Stay informed:Chrome OS Auto Update policy
Installation for Chrome Devices (232KB)
Installation for Chrome Devices - Español (419KB)
Android App on Chrome Devices: Installation and Management (800KB)
Android App on Chrome Devices: Installation and Management - Español (107KB)
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Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems: 7, 8, 8.1, and 10
Processor: 1.3 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Hard Disk: 3 GB free space
Graphic Display: 1024x768 minimum
Sound Card: with headphones
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Processor: 1.3 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Hard Disk: 3 GB free space
Graphic Display: 1024x768 minimum
Sound Card: with headphones
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Installation for Windows (607KB)
Installation for Windows - Español (665KB)
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Download Windows Support Software Mac
Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems: OS X 10.8-10.11, macOS 10.12-10.15
Processor: 1.3 GHz Intel
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Hard Disk: 3 GB free space
Graphic Display: 1024x768 minimum
Sound Card: with headphones
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Processor: 1.3 GHz Intel
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Hard Disk: 3 GB free space
Graphic Display: 1024x768 minimum
Sound Card: with headphones
Internet Connection: 1.5 Mbps or greater
Download Mac Windows Support Software
Installation for Mac (566KB)
How To Download Windows Support Software For Mac Without Bootcamp
Installation for Mac - Español (566KB)