Daily Driving Windows 11 on a 2009 Mac (+ How To Install)

Written guide with download links: https://tcg96.github.io/win11geforce9...

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0:00 Intro: an excuse to re-install Windows
1:08 Prepare installation media
2:26 Boot in legacy mode
3:33 Begin installation
4:28 Install Windows support software (Boot Camp drivers)
5:37 Replace MacHALDriver.sys
6:58 Update GeForce 9400M video driver, fix brightness control
8:00 Fix the time for dual-boot
9:18 Fix wi-fi connection issues (if any)
10:06 Install SMC driver (Coprocessor)
11:08 Restart video driver (if necessary)
11:32 Set up fan control (important!)
12:54 One month later: sleep/hibernate issue
13:59 Installing more updates
14:48 Web browsing & online video performance
17:05 Windows Precision Touchpad drivers
18:58 Taskbar icons, start menu, Windows Subsystem for Android
19:55 Video editing with Kdenlive
20:51 Conclusion: not the best idea, but it worked well