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Run Windows or Windows programs on your Mac
- To dual-boot between macOS and Windows, use Apple’s Boot Camp.
- To run Windows in a virtual machine within macOS, use Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox.
- To run Windows programs without having to install Windows itself, use a Windows compatibility layer, such as CrossOver Mac.
How do I switch between Windows and Mac?
Switch between Windows and macOS with Boot Camp
- Restart your Mac, then immediately hold down the Option key.
- Release the Option key when you see the Startup Manager window.
- Select your macOS or Windows startup disk, then click the arrow or press Return.
How do I open a Microsoft program on my Mac?
To open a Mac OS X file once with a Windows program:
- Right-click (or Control-click) the file in the Finder and choose Open With from the shortcut menu.
- Select a Windows program. If you don’t see the program you want, click Other and choose a Windows program from / username /Applications (Parallels)/Windows Applications.
