Mac users - start here
Before bringing your Apple Computer to UCI Engineering, take these steps to ensure your computer will meet the expectations of your coursework.
IMPORTANT: Macs with new ARM-based processes (starting in 2020) should NOT be used in Engineering. Reason 1: Bootcamp is not compatible Reason 2: Virtualization does not support Windows (there remains bugs 3/30/2021)
**AS OF 1/29/2021 there are compatibility issues with Windows and the Apple M1 processor.
Choose Windows 10 Pro - DO NOT USE WINDOWS 10 EDUCATIONSTEP 0 - Determine if you should use Bootcamp or Fusion for Windows- If you plan to use Solidworks or AutoCad >> Install Windows using Bootcamp
- Bootcamp makes your Mac dual-boot and you have the option of using Windows or Mac when you power up.
- Windows performance is better.
- If you're not sure, try this option.
- Everyone else >> Install Windows using Fusion or Parallels.
- Performance of Windows is slower with this option but usually good enough for software not graphically intense.
STEP 1 - OBTAIN WINDOWS 10 PRO- For best results, do not use Safari. Try a different browser such as Chrome or Firefox.
- Create a Personal Microsoft Software account
- Instructions are at OIT's page for Student O365
- Follow instructions carefully
- Do not specify a personal gmail account anywhere in the process.
- Only specify your UCINetID and the ucinetid@personalmicrosoftsoftware.uci.edu account.
- If
you use a personal gmail account, you will not have access to the full
library of software because Microsoft will not recognize your Academic
association.
- Find Windows 10 (consumer editions), version 1903 (or more recent)- DVD
- If you are asked to pay for Windows, then you have not created your account correctly or you have not logged in correctly.
- If this happens, try a different browser
- Or, clear the cookies in your browser.
- If you don't see the download, then contact Lisa Preble, lpreble@uci.edu.
- The Azure Dev Tools site is always changing so contact Lisa if you don't see the correct Windows 10 download.
- Click the "view key" box on the right. Copy the serial number to a text file in case you cannot open the page again.
- Click on "Download" on the bottom right to download the software.
- You'll have Windows installer media in ".iso' format.
- NOTE
- Sometimes the download fails with Safari so use Mozilla Firefox or Chrome.
- If the bootcamp installation does not like Windows, then download again using a different browser.
Contact Lisa Preble, lpreble@uci.edu if you have issues obtaining Windows 10 Pro using the Azure for Dev Tools website.
STEP 2 - Install Windows on your Mac using Bootcamp.- Boot Camp is a utility that comes with your Mac and lets you switch between MacOS and Windows.
- It allows for Windows to be installed directly onto your hard drive on it's own separate partition.
- When you turn on your comptuer, you can select which OS to use, Apple or Windows.
Prepare your Laptop
- Backup any important files to an external drive or cloud storage in case something bad happens during the installation process.
- For best results, update the software on your Mac using these instructions.Do this BEFORE attempting Bootcamp installation
- For MAE, CEE, and BME students, consider using half the hard drive for your Windows installation partition.
- Your hard drive will fill up quickly
- Plan for at least 250GB.
- You may have to re-do the work more than once
- Other majors might get away with 150 GB but it's best to plan for more disk space.
- Detailed instructions for various MacBooks are found on the BootCamp website
Install Windows using Bootcamp?- Visit the Apple's Bootcamp website for the latest information and instructional guides
- Every make & model is different so you need to visit Apple's for the latest information.
TIP: Use Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi- Consider installing BootCamp via Ethernet instead of Wi-fi
- The process will take about 1.5-2 hours over WiFi.
- Using Ethernet, it'll take around 5-10 minutes
STEP 3 - Install system and security updates on Windows.- After installing Windows on your Apple Computer, ensure your Windows OS is up-to-date by visiting Windows Update.
STEP 4 - UCI requires you to install anti-virus software. Here is a list of free for personal use protection programs is included below. STEP 5 - Install fan control software to help with over-heating.- Many Apple users complain of their laptops overheating while running Windows
- To solve this issue, it is recommended to install Mac Fan Control.
STEP 6 - Install the latest Microsoft .Net Framework.
Other resources for Mac UsersIn the event you are having difficulty installing Windows, Please be aware of the following resources:- ANTech Repair Center
- http://tech.book.uci.edu/
- (949) 824-7096
- For a fee, The ANTech Repair Center can install Windows for you using BootCamp, Fusion, or Parallels.
- UCI Virtual Classroom (this is operated by OIT, not Engineering)
- UCI Libraries Laptop Checkout
- Use Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi for installing BootCamp.
- Locations of Ethernet:
- MDEA (at every seat)
- Engineering Student Lounge, ICS 249. ICS 253, and ICS 259
- Register your Ethernet address (aka MAC address).
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