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WinDiskWriter — creating a bootable USB with Windows on macOS - DEV Community
September 16, 2023 - For macOS users, making a flash drive with Windows has been a challenging task. However, there is a simple solution that enables them to easily create a flash drive with Windows. Introducing the WinDiskWriter — an application for macOS that will allow you to write a bootable .iso file on ...
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WinDiskWriter - an application for macOS that allows you to write flash drives with Microsoft Windows using a macOS-based computer.
SUPPORTS REMOVING WINDOWS 11 INSTALLER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS (TPM + SECURE BOOT)
[GitHub: https://github.com/TechUnRestricted/windiskwriter]
WinDiskWriter (Main Screen)
This release is the result of several months of hard work and testing, and I hope you will find it useful and reliable.
WinDiskWriter is designed to work on many versions of macOS, starting with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and ending with the most current — macOS Sonoma 14.0.
At the moment, WinDiskWriter supports writing the following versions of Microsoft Windows (UEFI, x86_64):
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Windows Vista
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Windows 7
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Windows 8.1
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Windows 10
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Windows 11
One of the features of WinDiskWriter is that it can prepare the images of Windows Vista and Windows 7 for UEFI booting, even though they do not support it out-of-box. This means that you can install these older versions of Windows on UEFI computers without any problems.
WinDiskWriter also handles the issue of writing images that contain the install.wim file, which is larger than 4GB and cannot be stored on FAT32 partitions without modifying the image.
WinDiskWriter automatically splits the install.wim file into smaller parts. This way, you can write any version of Windows on any flash drive without worrying about the file system limitations. (splitting large install.esd is not supported at the moment)
I will try to add the functionality of writing images for Legacy BIOS systems soon.
The application does not have any external dynamically-linked additional helpers, so its functionality is guaranteed even if you run the application binary file separately.
Since WinDiskWriter was written in Objective-C, which is supported from the very first version of Mac OS X, the size of the application is very small, while it contains several architectures (x86_64 and ARM64).
Please, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me and create reports in the form of Issues on GitHub. They will help me to identify the problems and solve them as soon as possible ❤️.
noob: how do I actually run the program?
hi, apologies but downloading the zip file I can't for the life of me figure out how to run the software. apologies on the noob question. thanks Nock More on github.com
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WinDiskWriter: the ultimate open source tool for creating Windows bootable USB drives on Mac | MacRumors Forums
WinDiskWriter — free and open-source application for macOS that allows you to create bootable USB drives with Microsoft Windows using a Mac. (WinDiskWriter Main Window) ㅤㅤㅤㅤ Whether you want to install Windows on your Mac or another device (PC), WinDiskWriter can help you prepare ... More on forums.macrumors.com
Creating Bootable USB Drive - Apple Community
sudo dd if=/path/to/Windows11.iso of=/dev/rdiskX bs=1m · 7. Realize the last 6 steps were a waste of time, because using the drive prepared with this method and the Windows ISO version 24H2 gives an unsolvable driver identification error at boot. Then, download WinDiskWriter from Github, install the application, format the target drive again, and use ... More on discussions.apple.com
[RELEASE] WinDiskWriter — Windows USB Bootable Disk Creator for macOS
FINALLY! Was a total pain in the ass, last time I tried and failed with Parallels, and a shitton of other things, and then just asked a friend with a Windows laptop. More on reddit.com
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GitHub - TechUnRestricted/WinDiskWriter: 🖥 Windows Bootable USB creator for macOS. 🛠 Patches Windows 11 to bypass TPM and Secure Boot requirements. 👾 UEFI & Legacy Support
You can use this app to create bootable universal USB Windows installers that supports both UEFI and Legacy BIOS modes. With this USB drive, you can install and enjoy Windows on your PC, Intel Mac or certain Virtual Machines. ... 📀 Create Bootable USB Windows Installers WinDiskWriter knows how to make a bootable drive for each Windows Image type.
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The easiest way to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive on macOS without worrying about TPM chip or Secure Boot | by TechUnRestricted | Medium
September 10, 2023 - You need to download the version for computers based on x64 processors, as this is the only supported architecture for WinDiskWriter. You can save the image in any location that you desire on your macOS device. You will need this image later to create a bootable USB drive. ... To create a bootable USB drive with a Windows image that we have downloaded earlier, we need to use WinDiskWriter, a software that I developed for macOS users.
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Create a Bootable Windows 11 USB on macOS in 2025 — Step-by-Step Guide | by Puru Tuladhar | Medium
August 5, 2025 - Go to Microsoft’s official website and download the Windows 11 ISO file. Get it from the GitHub Releases page. Open the WinDiskWriter app. Select your Windows 11 ISO and the USB device. Click Start.
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September 18, 2023 - ㅤㅤ You can download it from the official page on Github: https://github.com/TechUnRestricted/windiskwriter · Creating a bootable USB drive from a .iso file or a directory · Modifying Windows 11 install image in order to avoid the hardware restrictions set by Microsoft
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September 8, 2023 - Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen. Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers. ... You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. ... WinDiskWriter — free and open-source application for macOS that allows you to create bootable USB drives with Microsoft Windows using a Mac.
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March 13, 2025 - sudo dd if=/path/to/Windows11.iso of=/dev/rdiskX bs=1m · 7. Realize the last 6 steps were a waste of time, because using the drive prepared with this method and the Windows ISO version 24H2 gives an unsolvable driver identification error at boot. Then, download WinDiskWriter from Github, install the application, format the target drive again, and use WinDiskWriter to finally finish the job.
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You can use this app to create bootable universal USB Windows installers that supports both UEFI and Legacy BIOS modes. With this USB drive, you can install and enjoy Windows on your PC, Intel Mac or certain Virtual Machines. ... 📀 Create Bootable USB Windows Installers WinDiskWriter knows how to make a bootable drive for each Windows Image type.
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Create a Bootable Windows USB Drive on Mac
May 30, 2024 - Let’s proceed with writing the Windows ISO image to the USB drive on a Mac. 1) Open WinDiskWriter by right-clicking on it and click “Open” in the pop-up window.
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August 24, 2024 - Just connect your flash drive to your Mac and follow these steps to create a bootable Windows 11 disk with WinDiskWriter. Head over to WinDiskWriter's GitHub page and download the latest available build.
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April 14, 2024 - Download WinDiskWriter for free. 🖥 A macOS app that creates bootable USB drives for Windows. 🛠 . ⭐️ WinDiskWriter — bootable disk creator with Windows for macOS. ⭐️ 🚨 Supports Windows 11 Secure Boot and TPM patching 🚨 - Runs on Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 and up - Supports the following versions of Microsoft Windows 💿: — Windows 11, — Windows 10, — Windows 8.1, — Windows 8, — Windows 7, — Windows Vista [ Including Windows Server editions ] 🖥 WinDiskWriter offers a user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies the process and guides you through the steps.
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This enables you to install Windows Vista or 7 in UEFI mode, which is faster and more secure than Legacy mode. With WinDiskWriter, you can split a large install.wim file into multiple .swm files to keep up with the FAT32 file size limit. This allows you to use FAT32 as your flash drive's file system, which is more compatible when compared to exFAT.
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Added an option to 'Scan All Whole Disks' and show all the devices that can be used as targets.
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October 26, 2023 - WinDiskWriter is a software that simplifies the process of creating the bootable USB Device with Microsoft Windows on macOS. It offers a user-friendly graphical interface that simplifies the process and guides you through the steps.
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January 7, 2024 - Added an option to 'Scan All Whole Disks' and show all the devices that can be used as targets.
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May 31, 2025 - WinDiskWriter is a free, open-source utility designed for macOS users who need to create bootable USB drives for various Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, 10, and older versions down to Vista. The software features a straightforward graphical interface that walks users through the process, making it accessible even for those with limited technical experience.
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