
Since Windows is designed to run on an Intel processor, you could Windows on your Mac and boot into Windows, or run it in a virtual machine on your Mac.īut with the new M1 Macs, which run on a variant of ARM processors, everything has changed. For a long time, it was easy to run Windows on a Mac. to complete your registration at any time.How To How to Run Windows on an Intel or M1 Macįor some people, running Windows on a Mac is the perfect way to use a specific app that is unavailable on Mac, or to play Windows games. In the future, you can launch CrossOver from your Applications folder.Īfter testing Windows software on your Mac, if you decide to purchase CrossOver, go to CrossOver>UnlockCrossOver. You're ready to begin installing Windows applications! Next, enter your account email address and password, as well as the activation code, and click Unlock. If you have an activation code or purchased CrossOver from a third-party vendor, click Enter an Activation Code. If you've already purchased CrossOver, click Unlock with Purchase Infoand enter the email address and password associated with your account. To continue testing CrossOver, click Try Now. If unregistered, CrossOver starts in trial mode.

Clicking Move to Applications Folder ensures CrossOver is in the same location as your other Mac applications. Then double-click the CrossOver icon.ĬrossOver will prompt you to move it to your Applications folder.

zip file in your Downloads folder if you don't see the icon. Locate the CrossOver icon in your Downloads folder when the download is complete. Then, after entering your name and email address, click DOWNLOAD TRIAL NOW. If you haven't purchased CrossOver, go to our trial page to download a 14-day, fully-functional trial of CrossOver Mac first.


If you've already purchased CrossOver, it is available to download from your account under My Account>My Downloads.
