How to Run Apple Applications on a PC
- 1). Download and install a piece of Mac-to-PC emulation software on your Windows computer. Quite a few options exist; research what works best for your system and budget. SoftMac, Basilisk II and PearPC are all popular choices.
- 2). Launch the emulator. Many emulators include an installation wizard that will help you set up the program, but below is a general overview.
- 3). Insert your Mac installation disc, then click "install" (or related command) within the emulator.
- 4). Restart the computer. Relaunch the emulator.
- 5). Start up the Mac OS from the emulator. The operating system may start automatically when you open the program, or the application may prompt you.
- 6). Replace the Macintosh installation disc with the disc for the application you want to install. If the application is not on a disc, transfer the file to the Windows computer's hard drive.
- 7). Load the application in the emulator. If you are running the program from a CD, look on the Mac desktop for a CD icon and double-click it. If you are running the program from a file, locate the file in Windows Explorer. Drag and drop it onto the Mac desktop, then double-click the file when the transfer completes.
