Resolve Windows Installation on Apple M2 Chips

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/MmBvvfnWQDU · 24 msgs · first 2024-08-07 · participants: Tech ATech BTech CTech D

Tech A 2024-08-07 18:14

@all Just to confirm, there is no way do a multiboot on new Apple M2 chips, right? Bootcamp is RIP'ed due to the fact they switched away from Intel chips and the only way to install Windows would be the virtualization only, right?

Tech B 2024-08-07 18:20

From what I know correct, windows doesn’t run on m chip architecture so virtualization it is, and even then you may run into some issues

Tech A 2024-08-07 18:21

Gotcha, thanks. Back to the old cold war days

Tech B 2024-08-07 18:23

Well technically x64/86 architecture is really outdated but it still occupies majority of the space, arm seems to be the future design

Tech A 2024-08-07 18:24

it does not look like Intel is going to let it go that easily

Tech B 2024-08-07 18:28

intel right now doesnt have a good look with their 13th 14th Gen and their stock down 60%, lowest in 5 years

Tech A 2024-08-07 18:28

did it cost them an arm and a leg?:)

Tech C 2024-08-07 18:57

the patch for intel microcode cpu killer comes out this month i think

Tech A 2024-08-07 18:58

pinky promise?

Tech B 2024-08-07 19:01

there's already a meme 😆

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This image is not a technical equipment photograph. It is an internet meme using the Flex Tape infomercial format, overlaid with text labels reading "intel," "micromicrocode patch," and "intel CPUs." There are no error codes, equipment model labels, part numbers, indicator lights, or diagnostic signals present.

Tech C 2024-08-07 19:01

thats a lotta damage

Tech C 2024-08-07 19:03

thank god my cpu the 13700HX has base power of 55 watts so its not affected by the error

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:05

am I the lucky one too?

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The system properties display shows a **13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700HX** processor running at a base clock speed of **2.10 GHz**. A second row labeled "Installed RAM" is partially visible but the value is cut off, showing only the beginning of a numeric readout (appears to start with a two-digit number followed by "GB").

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:06

apparently, the mobile chips are not affected

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:07

and my laptop that requires a 230W adapter and can run about 30 min on a fully charged battery is also considered as mobile 🙂

Tech B 2024-08-07 19:12

😯 dam 230W

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:13

i know... few months ago I was in LI office and forgot my adapter there. next moringin I went to Staples and got 65W universal adapter hoping it would let me last throughout the day and that thing did not even power up my LT.

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:14

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**HP AC Adapter (230W)** is visible, model **TPN-LA10**, HP Part No. **M88389-001**, spare part number **PA-1231-06HP**. Output is rated **19.5V == 11.8A, 230.0W**; input is **100–240V ~ 3.5A, 50–60Hz**. No physical damage is visible; certification markings present include **EAC, CE, SEC, UL, RoHS, UKCA**, and others; no indicator lights are present on this unit.

Tech D 2024-08-07 19:14

lol, my phone charger is 65w 🫠 got a dell laptop with 12700h, no dedicated gpu, has 120w charger

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:20

RTX 4070 8Gb RAM 😛

Tech C 2024-08-07 19:31

we have same CPU and GPU in our laptops

Tech C 2024-08-07 19:31

i have alienware m16

Tech C 2024-08-07 19:31

has giant power brick for breaking toes

Tech A 2024-08-07 19:32

No, its so convenient during the colds days. I warm up my feet with it

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title: "Resolve Windows Installation on Apple M2 Chips"
category: equipment
tags: ["intel-microcode", "windows-on-m2", "laptop-power"]
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source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T09:46:07"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B", "Tech C", "Tech D"]
---

# Resolve Windows Installation on Apple M2 Chips

## Problem
Apple M2 chips cannot run Windows natively through Boot Camp due to the architectural switch from Intel x86/x64 to ARM processors. Boot Camp is no longer supported on M-series chips, preventing dual-boot configurations that were previously possible on Intel-based Macs. Users attempting to install Windows directly will find no native installation path available.

## Resolution
1. Use virtualization software as the only viable option for running Windows on M2 Macs
2. Be aware that virtualized Windows may encounter compatibility issues with certain applications
3. Note that performance will be limited compared to native installation due to virtualization overhead

No native Windows installation is possible on M2 architecture. Virtualization remains the sole method for Windows compatibility on these systems.

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/MmBvvfnWQDU`
- Attachments:
  - ![image.png](../attachments/MmBvvfnWQDU.CHLhYSctrmE/image.png) — The system properties display shows a **13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700HX** processor running at a base clock speed of **2.10 GHz**. A second row labeled "Installed RAM" is partially visible but the value is cut off, showing only the beginning of a numeric readout (appears to start with a two-digit number followed by "GB").
  - ![Image_20240807_151415_847.jpeg](../attachments/MmBvvfnWQDU.LwalCewg-4w/Image_20240807_151415_847.jpeg) — **HP AC Adapter (230W)** is visible, model **TPN-LA10**, HP Part No. **M88389-001**, spare part number **PA-1231-06HP**. Output is rated **19.5V == 11.8A, 230.0W**; input is **100–240V ~ 3.5A, 50–60Hz**. No physical damage is visible; certification markings present include **EAC, CE, SEC, UL, RoHS, UKCA**, and others; no indicator lights are present on this unit.
  - ![image.png](../attachments/MmBvvfnWQDU.i2sPjp0by3M/image.png) — This image is not a technical equipment photograph. It is an internet meme using the Flex Tape infomercial format, overlaid with text labels reading "intel," "micromicrocode patch," and "intel CPUs." There are no error codes, equipment model labels, part numbers, indicator lights, or diagnostic signals present.

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