Dual Booting Windows 10 and macOS Mojave: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to set up a dual boot on your MacBook Pro, running both macOS Mojave and macOS Catalina? In this article, we'll walk you through the process of setting up a dual boot system with rEFInd as your boot manager.

Before we begin, make sure you have a solid understanding of the instructions and are comfortable with installing operating systems. If you're new to dual booting, it's essential to take your time and follow each step carefully.

Step 1: Prepare Your Partitions

To set up a dual boot system, you'll need to create separate partitions for each operating system. If you haven't already, create a partition for macOS Catalina using the Disk Utility tool. Make sure to leave enough space on your hard drive for both operating systems.

Step 2: Install rEFInd

rEFInd is a popular boot manager that allows you to easily switch between multiple operating systems. To install it, download the latest version from the official website and follow these steps:

* Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP) by restarting your Mac in Recovery Mode (Command+R).

* Open the Terminal app and navigate to the directory where you downloaded rEFInd.

* Run the command `cd refind-bin-0.11.2` to change directories.

* Run the command `./refind.sh --install` to install rEFInd.

* Re-enable SIP by restarting your Mac in Recovery Mode (Command+R).

Step 3: Install macOS Catalina

Once you have rEFInd installed, you can proceed with installing macOS Catalina. Make sure to select the correct partition during the installation process.

Step 4: Configure Boot Options

After installing both operating systems, you'll need to configure your boot options using rEFInd. To do this:

* Restart your Mac and hold down the Option (⌥) key while booting.

* Select the macOS Catalina partition from the boot menu.

* Once you've booted into macOS Catalina, select the Utilities option and then Terminal.

* Run the command `cd /Volumes/ESP/EFI/refind` to navigate to the rEFInd directory.

Step 5: Upgrade Your Existing Installation

If you're upgrading your existing rEFInd installation, you can do so by running the following command:

`./refind.sh --upgrade`

This will upgrade your existing installation to the latest version.

Setting up a dual boot system with Windows 10 and macOS Mojave requires some technical expertise, but with these steps, you should be able to successfully install both operating systems on your MacBook Pro. Remember to take your time, follow each step carefully, and don't hesitate to seek help if you encounter any issues.

By following this guide, you'll have a fully functional dual boot system that allows you to easily switch between Windows 10 and macOS Mojave. Happy dual booting!

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