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You can run mac software on Windows, but not legally. Because Apple computers use Intel x86 processor, it can be installed on any personal computer. Such computers are call OSX86 or Hackintosh. Mac's term of agreement; however; forbids installing Mac OS on any non Apple labeled computer, which makes running Mac on Windows illegal.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo run applications designed for computers running the Windows operating system you will need to install and run the Windows operating system on your Mac. This can be done by dual-booting Windows using Boot Camp (See links below) or running emulator software such as Parallels or Fusion.
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∙ 11y agoGenerally software designed for mac will not work in windows. But we should distinguish the difference between mac software and other software. Mac is an operating system which requires software that is compatible with mac, just as Windows requires its own compatibility. If software is made by mac, it will definitely work with mac but may or may not a windows version available or even designed.
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Who can convert your windows software to mac software?
You can't do this, software written for windows will not work on a Mac unless you load a windows emulator on the Mac first and even then it may not work well. For software to work on the two architectures, you need to compile it for them and only the vendors can do this.
Can you instoll Mac Programs on Windows?
Software is written to work with a particular operating system. Windows software requires the Windows operating system and Mac software requires Apple's Mac OS X. The two are not interchangeable. A Mac can run the Windows operating system and thus Windows software but Mac OS X can only be used on Apple's own computers.
Can you put apple software disk in a PC and it will work it's software?
Software written for Mac OS X will only work on a Mac running Mac OS X it will not work with other operating systems such as Windows.
Does propeller head reason work on mac?
Yeah, I use my mac for that software instead of windows!
is Mac computer software compatible on Windows?
Mac is computer software that isn't compatible on Windows. You shall have to create a hackintosh (building a computer with specific parts) to be able to run Mac osx. It does work the other way around. Mac can run Windows.
Does windows game run on Mac?
Games written for Mac OS X will work on a Mac. Games written for the Windows operating system will require the Windows operating system to be installed on a Mac to work. Some Windows games can be used on a Mac without Windows by using CrossOver Games software.
Would a Mac CD key for Adobe software work on the Windows version?
No, sure won't. You need a Mac key for a Mac version and a Windows key for a Windows version. Programming between Mac and Windows is different.
How do you play windows games on a mac without installing anything?
Windows games are written to work with the Windows operating system. The Mac does not use the Windows operating system and so the game will not be able to work on a Mac. You will need to install the Windows operating system on your Mac or some software that emulates the parts of the Windows system that the game needs to have a Windows game work on a Mac.
How can you get your Mac to have PC software?
Software is designed to work with a particular operating system. The Mac uses the Mac OS X operating system but you can also install the Windows operating system on a Mac. Windows is usually installed on a Mac by using Boot Camp (see the assistant in the Utilities folder) or with an emulator such as Parallels (See links below). With Windows installed the Mac can then use Windows software.
Can you install micrsoft not for Mac on a Mac computer?
Software requires a specific operating system to work with a computer. Software designed to work with the Windows operating system will not work with Mac OS X and vice versa. For example the Microsoft Office suite for Windows will not work on a computer running Mac OS X which will require the Mac version of Microsoft Office.
Maplestory won't work for you why?
Maplestory only works with the Windows operating system and will not work with Mac OS X. If you have a Mac with an Intel processor you can install Windows on the Mac. If you have Windows installed on the Mac but it is still not working the problem is usually related to the Direct X software within Windows.
Can Mac OS X 10.6 run Windows games?
Windows games are so called because they require the Windows operating system to work. Snow Leopard is the latest version of Apple's Macintosh operating system known as Mac OS X. It is not Windows and so Windows software, games or otherwise, will not work with it. A Mac with an Intel processor can have the Windows operating system installed on it and can then run Windows software. Alternatively software such as Wine or Crossover (See links below) provide an environment where Windows software can be used without having Windows installed but this can be rather hit and miss and will not work with all Windows software.
