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Windows was not designed to run on any particular computer, but rather any computer compatible with the original IBM PC. After IBM stopped making personal computers, Windows was designed to run on any computer with an x86 compatible processor and BIOS.
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Can you iMac your windows computer?
You can not legally run Mac OS on any computer not designed by apple.
What does Windows 7 have versus Windows CE?
Windows CE is the Compact Edition of windows. CE is not designed for use on a personal computer, its designed for computers designed for a very specific purpose such as a car computer, tv, or printer. Windows 7 is a full operating system for a personal computer. It allows you to run a large number of programs on any computer with an x86 or x86_64 processor.
What kind of computer was Excel first created for?
It was designed to run under a Windows operating system using a personal computer (PC).
What is an operating system for a computer?
An operating system (OS) is the software used to run a computer. Windows is an example for a operating system. Apple designed the Mac OS to run more stable.
Can you run older versions of Windows software on Windows 7?
Yes, you can. But sadly a lot of software designed for older windows versions will not work under windows 7. You can use Virtual PC if you want run something working under XP but on windows 7 computer.
What is the different between mac n windows?
Mac is a type of computer, and Windows is an operating system that is run on computers. Mac is a line of desktop and notebook computers designed and sold by Apple Inc. Windows is an operating system that is designed and sold by the software manufacturer Microsoft. Macintosh computers primarily run an operating system designed by Apple called OS X. Many different types of computers sold by different companies run Windows.
What games work on windows 8?
Any game designed to run on DirectX 11 or higher will run on Windows 8, as well as native Windows 8 apps. Games that are designed to run in, for example, XP or lower, may not run correctly in Windows 8.
Is it possible to install Mac OS X El Capitan on an external hard drive and run it when it's plugged into my Windows laptop?
Possible, yes. Practical, no. OSx is not designed to run on a Windows machine and will not run on a normal Windows PC. However it might be possible to build a Windows PC that would run OSx if you chose the hardware correctly and did allot of hacking. Better to get an Apple computer and then you can run Windows on the Apple computer easily by using Boot Camp which comes preinstalled on an Apple computer or using software such as Parallels which you must purchase.
Can you put window XP on a computer designed for windows Me?
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Can you only run Apple programs on an Apple computer or can you put it on a Windows?
Most Apple software is designed to work on their Mac OS X operating system and will not work on a computer running the Windows operating system. Apple does make some of their software available for Windows such as iTunes and their Safari browser.
Do you need windows live sync on your computer?
Yes, Windows Live Sync on your computer could be necessary on the computer. Windows Live Sync is designed to helped the user sort and store files.
Will a ipod work on a desktop computer?
Yes! In fact ipods are designed to work on most computers that run Windows or OS X (Mac operating System). Be sure your computer has a USB port though.
