I know that Boot Camp Assistant is not accessible on Apple Silicon Macs, and I want to run Windows on my Mac Mini embedded with an M2 chip, is it possible? Any workarounds?
While Apple Silicon (M1/M2) Macs do not support Boot Camp for dual-booting, there are still several ways you can run Windows 11 on your Mac Mini M2.
Parallels Desktop is the most popular and seamless option for running Windows on a Mac. It allows you to run Windows 11 in a virtual machine directly on macOS without needing to restart your system.
UTM is an open-source virtual machine tool that allows you to run various operating systems on your Mac. Although UTM is more DIY than Parallels, it’s a free solution that works well for basic Windows 11 usage. See How to install Windows on Mac with UTM
For those who need Windows but don’t want to deal with local installations, a cloud-based solution like Windows 365 is a great option. With this, you can stream a full Windows 11 experience to your Mac Mini M2 via the Internet.
Running Windows 11 on a Mac Mini M2 is very doable, even without Boot Camp support. Whether you go for a virtualization tool like Parallels Desktop, a free solution like UTM, or prefer a cloud-based setup with Windows 365, you’ll be able to enjoy the best of both macOS and Windows on your M2-powered Mac. Choose the method that works best for your needs and get started today!