Installing Software on Intel based Mac Laptop

Hi
Just to clarify.....
Can I install a PC program on my 'partitioned' Windows Hardrive?
I wanted to be able to run a PC program: 3D Max 8 and do some work on a 3D grphic. I was unable to open this graphic file on my Mac as (created in 3D Max). I tried Adobe After FX 6 but it wouldn't open the file either.
So, I thought the solution would be to install 3D max application on the Windows side of my computer. Am I mistaken in my assumption that this is possible?
If it is, how do I do it? The installer is in the Shared folder on the Mac partition.
Cheers
Tracy in London

Thanks.....I will try that.
Don't have Boot Camp. Will check it out.
One more thing......I shut down the computer while it was in Windows. Now I want to boot up on the Mac side. Whats the Keyboard shortcut for this? Don't have the install CD with me.
I can't believe this! I should have gone back to the Mac side before I shut down.
Cheers
T

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