Boot drives and related components are essential for system operation.
Boot drives and related components are essential for system operation.
I understand your point, but if I had stayed within the guidelines and used a VM for OSX, I wouldn’t have purchased my 27-inch Mac. Those experiences would have made me more appreciative of it. You can't just stay at BEST BUY all day—there’s too much irritation involved.
Ensure the Windows/USB copy is ready to boot. It should work without manual copying.
Once bootable, place the device in your USB port—USB 2 is recommended.
Power on your computer gently, not by resetting it. Press the required key to access BIOS settings, often labeled SETUP.
Configure the boot order so the USB becomes the primary drive. Save changes and exit. The Windows key is essential since you can’t retrieve it later from the setup.
For DVD boot, set it as the first boot option too. If it fails, check formatting or preparation of your Windows files.
For older systems, USB may not support booting. Follow the provided instructions carefully.
My situation is different. The H440 optical drive isn't a factor for me.