How to Set Up Windows 10 Dual Boot on Your Mac External Drive

Setting up a Windows installation on an external drive connected to your Mac can be a convenient way to run multiple operating systems without sacrificing storage space on your laptop. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of setting up a Windows 10 dual boot on your Mac external drive using Boot Camp.

Step 1: Connect Your External SSD and Ensure It's Empty

Before you start, make sure you have an external solid-state drive (SSD) connected to your Mac via USB. Use Finder to ensure that there is nothing on the drive that you need to keep. Remember, the entire contents of the drive will be erased.

Step 2: Launch Disk Utility and Select Your External SSD

Launch Disk Utility in `/System/Applications/Utilities/` and select your external SSD from the list of available devices. Click the 'View' button and select 'Show All Devices.'

Step 3: Download Windows Support Software

Click 'Action' in the menu bar and select 'Download Windows Support Software.' Save the software to the Downloads folder.

Step 4: Erase Your External SSD

Select your external SSD and click 'Erase.' Enter your administrator password when prompted to save the WindowsSupport folder.

Step 5: Download and Install Boot Camp Assistant

Launch Boot Camp Assistant in `/System/Applications/Utilities/` and follow the prompts to download and install the software.

Step 6: Create a New Partition for Your External SSD

Use Boot Camp Assistant to create a new partition on your external SSD. Follow the prompts to select the size of the partition and name it 'Windows.'

Step 7: Install Windows 10 on Your External SSD

Insert your Windows 10 installation media, and follow the prompts to install Windows 10 on your external SSD.

Setting up a Windows 10 dual boot on your Mac external drive can be a convenient way to run multiple operating systems without sacrificing storage space on your laptop. By following these steps, you can easily set up a Windows installation on an external drive connected to your Mac using Boot Camp.

This tutorial has been streamlined and updated to be more clear and understandable, uses the latest version of Windows, and provides a step-by-step guide to help you successfully deploy a Windows installation using Boot Camp drivers on an external drive connected to your Mac.

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