How to Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive on Mac OS

Are you looking for ways to create a bootable copy of Mac OS installer on a USB drive? Creating a bootable USB drive is a simple process that can be done using the `createinstallmedia` command with Terminal application. In this tutorial, we will guide you through three ways to create a bootable USB drive for macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks and more.

Step 1: Get A USB Drive with Sufficient Storage

Before you start the process, make sure you have a USB drive with at least 8 GB of storage. If you need to create a bootable USB drive for macOS High Sierra, we recommend using a 16 GB or larger flash drive. Insert the USB drive into your Mac and ensure that it is not important.

Step 2: Download the Mac OS Installer

The first thing to do is to download the Mac operating system that you need. If you need to install an older version of Mac OS X, you can go to App Store > Purchases to download the Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks that has been previously downloaded. For macOS High Sierra or later, you can search and download the installer from App Store.

Step 3: Check the Name of Your Flash Drive

Make sure there is nothing important on your flash drive before you continue with the following steps. The contents of the drive will be erased after creating a bootable installer drive.

Creating a Bootable Install USB Drive Using 'createinstallmedia' Command

To create a bootable install USB drive for Mac OS, use the `createinstallmedia` command in Terminal application. Here are the steps:

1. Open Terminal on your Mac.

2. Insert the USB drive into your Mac.

3. Type the following command and press Enter: `/Applications/Utilities/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/FlashInstaller` (replace `FlashInstaller` with the name of your flash drive).

Creating a bootable copy of Mac OS installer on a USB drive is a simple process that can be done using the `createinstallmedia` command with Terminal application. By following these steps, you can create a bootable install USB drive for macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks and more.

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