Windows files on OS X

I ws wondering if it was possible to open windows formatted files on OS X, eg .exe, or .wmv.

Hi,
for the most parts almost all DATA files aren't specific to Windows but can be opened and used on a Amc with OSX as well.
However with file types introduced by Microsoft like wma; wmf; pub (MS-Publisher) you have to use either third-party-solutions like Flip4Mac or, in the case of MS-Publisher, are lost.
To run Windows Programs (.exe files) you have to have a Windows Environment on your Mac.
With Intel-Macs you have quite a variety of possibilities:
Bootcamp http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
Parallels http://www.parallels.com
VMWare Fusion http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/
Crossover Mac http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxmac/
Which of these is best for you depends on what Windows programs you want to use.
Regards
Stefan

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