Question:  How can I run Windows software on a Mac?

Answer:   There are two ways to do this - Multi-Boot and Virtualization

Multi Boot

Newer Macs have Intel processors that can run Windows just like a Windows PC.   Apple makes software called Boot Camp that makes it possible to "boot" a Mac into a Windows session and run Windows.

A copy of Windows is required for this purpose. Windows is installed on its own partition and the computer boots to Windows. At that point, any Windows software can be used.

Virtualization

Virtualization involves running a Windows "session" within a Mac window. This is possible with products like Parallels , Virtual Box and VM Ware Fusion.  All make it possible to run Windows on a Mac within a Windows on the Mac Desktop.

A copy of Windows is required and gets installed using the Virtualization software.

This is for Advanced Mac users only, and we strongly recommend that before purchasing a Windows product, it should be tried on a Mac before its is purchased.

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