Bottles are really useful, because they let you easily backup your software and move it from machine to machine. Your Windows programs behave like native Mac applications.īottles are a unique feature of this program that allow separate Windows environments (XP, Win7, etc.) to be packaged and self-contained with your favorite programs. Launch your windows programs from the dock. Seamlessly Cut & Paste between Windows documents and Mac documents. Everything’s in one place, right where you need it. Since this program is running on your native Mac file system, there is no need to move files back and forth between a Windows partition and OS X.

Seamlessly Integrates with Your Desktop Environment If you need native speed, CrossOver is the better choice. Which means no bogged down, choppy performance. Which means you’re not paying the RAM and CPU penalty for two operating systems running at the same time. Which means you do not have to run a copy of Windows. Relax, and let the software do the work.ĬrossOver runs natively on your Mac. You can do the same thing from our massive Compatibility Center, which has thousands of applications with CrossTie installers. Just clicking on the “Install” button in CrossOver tells CrossOver to take care of the rest. Our CrossTie technology is a major step forward for CrossOver users, because it makes installing Windows applications drop-dead simple. It also runs directly on your Mac, and so does your Windows software. No having to copy files from one file system to another.

No booting required, or launching a virtual machine. You get access to your favorite Windows programs with ease. Once CrossOver is installed, install and launch your Windows programs as you would any Mac application.

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