How to Dual Boot macOS Ventura and Monterey on Your Mac [New Volume]

Why run two versions of macOS in parallel?

Have you ever tried having two versions of macOS installed on your Mac? If you're a developer building apps for macOS, you might want to test how your app performs on different versions of the operating system. Or, you might have an older application that doesn't support macOS Ventura but works with macOS Monterey. You can install and run both macOS Ventura and Monterey on a single Mac setup.

Alternatively, suppose you don't want to upgrade to macOS Ventura but would like to download the macOS Ventura beta software and try it out before upgrading. In that case, you can enable dual boot on your Mac to install both macOS versions and see if you like the new system.

How to Dual Boot macOS Ventura and Monterey on Your Mac

Dual-booting macOS Ventura and Monterey is a straightforward process. To make it easier for you, we have a video that guides you through setting up a dual-boot for macOS Ventura and Monterey on the same Mac.

Here are some timestamps you should check:

• 00:25 Download the macOS Ventura installer
• 00:50 Create a new volume
• 04:30 Boot into the macOS Ventura beta

Preparations Before Installing Two Versions of macOS Side by Side

Before setting up dual boot on your Mac with macOS Ventura and Monterey, you need to create available storage space on your Mac first.

Here are the steps to follow:

Step1: Click on the Apple icon in the menu bar and select “About This Mac.”

Step 2: Now, click “Save,” then choose “Manage.”

Step 3. On the left, you'll see what's taking up the most space. Click on a category to review its contents and delete anything you no longer need.

Step 4 . Once you've freed up space on your Mac, back it up so that your files are safe even if something goes wrong. To do this, you'll need a USB flash drive.

OK, now that you know why you should back up your Mac and what you need, here's how to do it:

Step 1. Open Spotlight and search for "Time Machine."

Step 2: Plug the USB drive into your Mac.

Step 3: Select your USB drive from the list, check the "Encrypt backup" option, and click "Use Disk."

Step 4: Your files will now begin backing up. Wait for the process to complete.

Now that you have the space and a backup of your Mac, you can proceed to restore from a Time Machine backup. Before you download macOS Monterey or macOS Ventura, you should create a new volume.

How to Add a New Volume on Your Mac to Boot Two macOS Versions Side by Side

Here's why it's essential to add a new volume on your Mac: You can't download and install another version of macOS on and access it from your current volume. That's why you should create a new volume on your existing one.

Step 1 Open Launchpad, then open the “Other” folder.

Step 2: Now open Disk Utility.

Step 3. Expand “Apple SSD” and select “Container disk3.”

Step 4. Tap the plus icon in the top Volume section.

Step 5 Give your volume a name.

Step 6: Click “Finish” now.

You'll create a new volume on your Mac to download and install macOS Ventura.

Download and install macOS on a new disk

Now, to dual-boot macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura, you'll need to download and install macOS Ventura on the new volume you created.

Step 1. If you want to download the macOS beta, find the macOS Ventura beta resource and download it.

Step 2. Once the installer is downloaded, open it.

Step 3: Click “Continue,” then click “Install.”

Step 4: Type your Mac's password and click Install Software.

Step 5. When the installation is complete, click Close.

Step 6: Open Launchpad, then open Install macOS Ventura Beta.

Step 7. Click “Continue”.

Step 8. Click “Agree” to accept the terms. When it confirms your choice, click “Agree” again.

Step 9. Click on “Show All Disks”. Select the volume you created and click “Continue”. You can then choose which disk to install on.

Step 10: Click “Install” now and enter your Mac password when prompted.

Step11: When the installation is complete, your Mac will prompt you to restart. Click “Restart.”

Step 12. After the restart, it will boot into macOS Ventura. Finish the setup process to complete the installation.

How to switch between macOS Ventura and Monterey

Now that you have macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura installed on the same Mac, here's how you can switch back to macOS Monterey.

Step 1. Restart your Mac.

Step 2: If you have an M-series Mac, press the FN key and turn on your Mac. If you have an Intel-based Mac, press the "Command" key and start your Mac.

Step 3: The "Startup Disk" window will open. Select the operating system you want to start up. Click on the volume you created to open macOS Ventura. If you want to open macOS Monterey, select the correct volume.

Step 4. If you chose to start up in macOS Ventura, enter your account password to log in.

Step 5: You can also change the macOS system from the Startup Disk window.

In the "Startup Disk" window, you can switch between the "Ventura" and "Monterey" systems:

Important Note: If you are experiencing errors and issues with macOS Ventura, you can click this link to address macOS Ventura problems.

Recover Lost Data from macOS Ventura and Monterey Using Software

If you didn't back up your data before installing macOS Ventura or Monterey and ended up losing data, don't worry. You can easily recover it with the help of a tool like Data Recovery Wizard for Mac.

Yes, once your files are deleted, it can be very difficult or even impossible to retrieve them. However, the Data Recovery Wizard for Mac is specifically designed to help you recover deleted files on macOS Ventura. This tool can assist in restoring accidentally deleted photos, videos, documents, audio files, and many others from various storage devices, including USB flash drives, SD cards, local Macs, and MacBooks.

This handy macOS recovery tool can recover data with just one click. Check out the detailed tutorial below to effortlessly retrieve your lost data:

Step 1: Search for the Lost File

Select the disk location (it can be an internal HDD/SSD or an external hard drive) to search for the lost files. Click on the “Search for lost files” button.

Note: Before you proceed with data recovery, it's highly recommended to click “Disk Backup” on the left sidebar and create a backup of your HDD/SSD to prevent further data loss. After the backup, the software can recover data from the disk image, and you can use your HDD or SSD again.

Step 2: Check the scan results

The software will immediately scan the disk volume you select and show images, files, audio, video, and email on the left.

Step 3: Select the files and recover them.

Click to preview the data, and then click the "Recover" button to get it back.

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Your Apple Mac is a very customizable computer. You can dual-boot different versions of macOS as well as entirely different operating systems.

You can also run Windows or Linux on a Mac, either natively or in a virtual machine. You can't do that as easily on a Windows or Linux computer, which is why Apple's Macs are so customizable and user-friendly.

Hopefully, the above guide helps you install macOS Ventura and Monterey on the same Mac. If you experience data loss while using macOS Ventura or Monterey, use the tool Data Recovery Wizard for Mac to retrieve crucial files and data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dual-Boot Setup on Ventura and Monterey

There are four questions that can help you learn more about installing both macOS Ventura and Monterey.

Can my Mac run two operating systems?

You can install two operating systems on a Mac. If you want to run Windows on your Mac, download and install Parallels, which is a virtual machine that lets you run Windows on both M1 and Intel-based Macs.

How to Downgrade from macOS Ventura to Monterey?

If you're experiencing poor performance with macOS Ventura on your Mac, you can downgrade to macOS Monterey.

1. Downgrade macOS Ventura to Monterey using Time Machine. 2. Downgrade macOS Ventura to Monterey through macOS Recovery. 3. Downgrade macOS Ventura to Monterey using a bootable installer.

Can I run both macOS Ventura and Monterey on an M1 Mac?

Yes! You can set up dual boot with macOS Ventura and Monterey by creating a new volume on your Mac and installing macOS Ventura or Monterey on this new volume. In theory, you should be able to switch between the two operating systems on the same Mac.

Yes, you can run both Windows 10 and macOS Ventura on a Mac simultaneously using a feature called Boot Camp. Boot Camp allows you to install Windows on a separate partition of your Mac's hard drive, and then you can choose which operating system to boot into when starting up your computer. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Ensure your Mac is compatible with Boot Camp and macOS Ventura. Check the Apple support website for the latest requirements. 2. Backup your important data, as installing a new operating system involves some risks. 3. Download the Windows 10 ISO file from the official Microsoft website. 4. Open "Boot Camp Assistant" which can be found in the Utilities folder within Applications. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to prepare your Mac for Windows installation, create a Windows installation USB drive, and partition your disk. 6. Reboot your Mac and hold down the Option key while it starts up. This will bring up the Startup Manager, where you can select the USB drive to boot from. 7. Install Windows 10 on the designated partition. 8. Once Windows is installed, you can use Boot Camp drivers provided by Apple to ensure full compatibility with your Mac's hardware. After installation, you'll have the option to choose between macOS Ventura and Windows 10 each time you restart your Mac. Keep in mind that running two operating systems may affect performance, and not all Mac features may be available in Windows.

On an Intel Mac, you can dual-boot Windows 10 and macOS Ventura. The method for running Windows 10 on a Mac is similar to how you'd dual-boot macOS Ventura and Monterey. You'll need to create a new volume and install one of the target operating systems on that new volume. This method isn't supported on an Apple silicon Mac, though.