Kevin Ross
Installing Windows on an external SSD for Mac through Parallels. I wanted to walk you through installing Windows on an external drive using Parallels using the M1 MacBook Air, however this should also work for the Intel Macs as well.
Setup Windows on M1:
1.Format the External SSD to exFat if you’re moving files between an actual Windows machine and the MacOS virtual machine.
2. Download Parallels for M1 Mac or the appropriate version if you’re on Intel.
3. Head over to pick up the Windows VHDX file, which you can just Google this or I’ll link it up for you here:
4. Register for the Windows Insider Program, then do a search for Windows 10 for ARM Windows Insider Preview
5. Download the 9.1 GB file
6. Open the DMG file for Parallels
7. Double click and go through the prompts, accept the terms and you’ll see the pop up asking for access to folders that it will need to run properly
8. Navigating through the steps you will see that it gives you options to install the operating system.
And you’ll see the customizable options, which I primarily use for gaming to test against the gaming rig we have, but certainly choose what is appropriate for your needs.
Additional customization can occur where you’re able to allocate RAM and CPU Cores if you right click on Parallels in the dock, Control Center, then choose hardware, adjust as you need to.
Are you subscribed yet? http://bit.ly/kevinsubscribe
The Music I use in my videos: http://bit.ly/EpidemicSoundKR
This is how I find relevant keywords for my videos: https://www.tubebuddy.com/kevinross
Gear mentioned in this Video:
M1 Macbook Air: https://geni.us/ybThj (Amazon)
M1 Macbook Pro: https://geni.us/HjDTQ (Amazon)
M1 Mac Mini: https://geni.us/MngOe (Amazon)
External SSD Options:
TB3 Enclosure: https://geni.us/kVZhEMT (Amazon)
Acasis Direct: https://geni.us/Acasis
Acasis USB4 Enclosure: https://geni.us/i7pcb (Amazon)
WD SSD (gen 3 option): https://geni.us/JIBGL (Amazon)
Samsung 970 in this video: https://geni.us/UYYNkt (Amazon)
Samsung T7: https://geni.us/34xm7n (Amazon)
The SanDisk Extreme I tested (T00-G25): https://geni.us/ZJbcs (Amazon)
Mac Peripherals/Gear:
Anker Mini Dock: https://geni.us/QsuxJ (Amazon)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
USB-C Hub: https://geni.us/uE2VIH (Amazon)
MX Master 3: https://geni.us/U2YYqcV (Amazon)
MX Keys: https://geni.us/qUcm (Amazon)
My Ultrawide Monitor: https://geni.us/oarUy0 (Amazon)
What I use to Film:
My Primary Camera – https://geni.us/oXC0F (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm – https://geni.us/Xbpn (Amazon)
Overhead Microphone: https://bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: https://geni.us/HM2xXF (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: https://geni.us/OeCA (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: https://geni.us/3fAwVGF (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod: https://geni.us/BedEO (Amazon)
Stay in touch:
https://twitter.com/kevinrossrn
https://instagram.com/kevinrossrn
Send Mail & Packages to:
Kevin Ross
4845 Pearl E. Cir. STE 101
Boulder, CO 80301
I’m a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.