Create a Windows 10 Bootable USB on Mac

Creating a bootable Windows 10 USB drive on your Mac is a straightforward process that requires a few simple steps. Before you begin, make sure you have a USB drive with at least 16 GB of storage space and a copy of the Windows 10 ISO file.

Step 1: Plug in the USB Drive

Start by plugging the USB drive into one of your Mac's available USB ports.

Step 2: Change the BIOS Boot Order

To boot from the USB drive, you must change the BIOS boot order so that the USB device is listed first. To do this:

* Restart your computer and press the necessary key to enter the BIOS settings (e.g., ESC, F1, F2, F8, or F10).

* Navigate to the BOOT tab using the arrow keys on your keyboard.

* Select the USB device as the first boot priority.

Step 3: Format the USB Drive

Format the USB drive in exFAT format instead of FAT32. This will allow you to create a bootable Windows 10 USB drive.

Step 4: Copy the ISO Contents to the USB Stick

Mount the Windows 10 ISO file and copy its contents to the USB stick using the following commands:

```

hdiutil mount ~/Downloads/Win10_20H2_v2_English_圆4.iso

cp -vrp /Volumes/WINDOWS10/* /Volumes/CCCOMA_X64FRE_EN-US_DV9/*

hdiutil unmount /Volumes/WINDOWS10/

```

Step 5: Boot from the USB Drive

Insert the USB drive into your computer and restart it. The system will launch from the USB drive every time, unless you keep the boot media in the USB port.

Tips and Precautions

* Make sure to save the change and exit the BIOS Setup after changing the boot order.

* If you're prompted with a message to 'Press any key to boot from an external device,' respond quickly to avoid missing the boot window.

* If you cannot find the USB or removable devices among the device options, your BIOS may list it under Hard Drive Devices.

By following these steps and tips, you should be able to create a Windows 10 bootable USB drive on your Mac.

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