
- #WINDOWS BOOTABLE USB ON MAC FOR PC INSTALL#
- #WINDOWS BOOTABLE USB ON MAC FOR PC FULL#
- #WINDOWS BOOTABLE USB ON MAC FOR PC ISO#
Note that it may be incorrectly identified as "Windows", but this is normal.
#WINDOWS BOOTABLE USB ON MAC FOR PC INSTALL#
Once complete, continue to boot from the install drive. You may now follow the on-screen instructions which will guide you through the rest of the process.Īssuming you downloaded elementary OS to your macOS Downloads folder, open the Terminal app in macOS and run the following command: shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/

To create an elementary OS install drive you'll need a USB flash drive that is at least 4 GB in capacity and an app called "Etcher".

If the checksum does not match, you may need to re-download your copy of elementary OS and ensure it completes downloading before re-verifying it. This ensures that you've received the full, complete download and that it is not corrupted.Īssuming you downloaded elementary OS to your Windows Downloads folder, open the Command Prompt in Windows and run the following command: CertUtil -hashfile Downloads\ sha256 Verifying your download is an important step: we generate a "checksum" for elementary OS images and recommend that you verify that your download matches that checksum before trying to install. If you are attempting to install in a virtual machine, enable EFI if possible but understand you may encounter other issues.

#WINDOWS BOOTABLE USB ON MAC FOR PC FULL#
We do not recommend virtual machines as they don't perform as well as a full install. You will also need a spare USB flash drive with at least 4 GB of storage for installation. Built-in or wired mouse/touchpad and keyboard.

#WINDOWS BOOTABLE USB ON MAC FOR PC ISO#
You will need to copy the downloaded ISO file to a USB flash drive using the instructions below. If you haven't already, you will need to download elementary OS from our home page.
