Windows software for mac

What software should I install in order to operate windows programs that are not compatible with Mac?

There are two common methods of installing and using Windows on Apple computers.
1. Use Bootcamp Assistant to create a Bootcamp partition onto which you install Windows. http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
Using this method segragates Windows and OSx. You boot your computer into either Windows or OSx depending on which you want to use. Bootcamped Windows will be able to use all your computer's resources when it is running.
2. Use a virtual machine like Parallels, Fusion, or VirtualBox to install Windows.
This method is easier. OSx and Windows are running at the same time so your computer's resources are shared between the operating systems when they are running.
If you want to use graphics or CPU intensive programs, select method 1 since Windows will then have full access to the computer's resources.

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Change windows software for MAC or run with windows

Hi
I have a new macbook pro and unopened versions of Photoshop elements 8 and Serif pageplus and Serif webplus. I am wondering if I should
1.buy windows 7 to run these applications (serif don't have a mac compatible version)
2. Return the elements for a mac version
3. Return all and swich to mac based software as I am about to start new business requiring website and publishing and that is what MAC is renonwed for. Am I missing a trick trying to use windows programmes for what MAC is specialised in? Would appreciate any help as fairly new to this

Websites: you probably will NEED to run Windows in a VM just to check out how it looks and that it works in Windows anyway.
And no one can really answer, though you are locked into Mac software that supports 10.6.
So run both. Run each off its own partition, and run Windows concurrently in a VM.

Impossible to download the Windows Software for Mac

Since a month Im trying to have my windows 7 partition on my mac pro, Ive tried everything...the most I got was to install windows but couldnt do anything, I had no wifi , etc because I couldnt load the Mac software for windows ...impossible to download from Apple, had always the server error. I dont have the Mountain Lion CD either.
Does anyone have a tip for this...
thanks

There is no Mountain Lion CD.
The only way to get the Windows Support Software is from within Bootcamp Assistant. When you run Bootcamp Assistant select only the menu item to Download the Windows Support Software. Be patient. The download servers are extremely slow. It may take several hours to complete the download. Do not interrupt the download.

Software for mac like Nero on windows?

hi,
i just want to know if there is a software for mac that does the same like Nero on windows (burn movies on dvd)?
thanks a lot !

You will probably have to transcode that into some format that is more compatible. From what I understand, AVI is just a wrapper format for any number of proprietary PC codecs. Some will play on a Mac if the appropriate drivers are available and some won't. Some people swear by VLC, but I've had more luck with MPlayer. You can download MPlayerX from the Mac App Store. VLC has more a restrictive "free and open source" license so you will have to download and install it on your own.
This is not my area of expertise. I suggest searching for similar topics and/or asking in the iDVD forum.

How do i install windows software for maverick

how do i install windows software for maverick

Several ways...
One is to use BootCamp Assistant located in HD > Applications > Utilities
Mac Basics: Using Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp
Or, Parallels > Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac - Parallels
Or, VMWare > Windows for Mac Desktop Virtualization - Try Fusion Free: VMware Fusion | United States

Word processing with citations software for Mac?

What is your choice for word processign with citations software for Mac? I am a graduate student. So, being able to enter citations and compile a bibliography/works cited pages is a must.
In the past I have always used MS Word, as I was a WIndows user in the past. Pages doesn't seem to have the same capabilities as Word. I have read a little about using Endnote and Bookends with Pages.
What is your preference, and why?

Hi jfagundes,
Welcome to the HP Forums! I see that you are having a problem installing the software, with your HP Officejet pro 8600 and MAC OSX 10.7.5. I am happy to help you with this issue!
I have some questions for you:
How is the printer connected? Wireless or USB?
Can you make copies with the printer?
Just in case, here is the software download for your MAC. HP Officejet Pro Full Feature Software and Driver - Mac OS X 10.6, OS X 10.7, OS X 10.8.
Hope to hear back from you, and have a great day!
RnRMusicMan
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What is best antivirus software for Mac Mini? Recently the Trovi virus was on my computer and I want to make sure it is completely gone.

What is the best antivirus software for Mac Mini? I had thought Mac's were safer from viruses but recently I think the Trovi virus infected my computer, I have taken steps to remove but want to make sure computer is clean.

To learn how to defend yourself from the threat of adware read How to install adware.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements.
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
The same goes for a spontaneously appearing dialog insisting that you upgrade your video player right this instant. Such popups are frequently associated with sites that promise to deliver movies or other copyrighted content "for free".
The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Professional CAD-Software for Mac

I intend to buy an IMac G5 soon, but I´m worried that there will be no serious CAD-Software available for Mac - such as Autocad, Rhinoceros or 3D-Studio...i really nead that programms cause i´m working as an architect.
Can someone tell me whether there is a possibillity to run all my Windows Software on Mac platform, cause i heard that emulation software makes Windows Progs so slow?
Thanks
Markus, Germany

You will not like trying to run any graphics program via virtual PC. This site is devoted to the mac-using architecture/design community:
http://www.architosh.com/

Voice editing software for mac

hey
i am a windows user currently and have Expstudio, what it does it edit my music and give it effects such as changing pitch, etc but it also can change the voice of the singer without changing the length of the song or from what i can tell the pictch of the song. is there any software for mac that allows me to change the voice of the singer (eg: male - female OR Vice versa, OR from either Male or Female to Chipmunk
i am not to fussy on what voice changing affects there are i just want to know what software is capable of doing this funtion

Have a look at Amadeus Pro: you can try it out before purchase.

Card index software for MAC

Does anyone know of some good software that acts like a card-index - somewhere I can store information about books that I read/reviews/quotations? I've tried 'Googling' card-index software for mac, and various other permutations, but not come up with anything that looks any good - or at least I have, but it only works on Windows!
Any suggestions very welcome!
Thanks
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

somewhere I can store information about books that I read/reviews/quotations
Does it have to use a Card Index metaphor? There are many many snippet managers, that will grab things from, say, a web page and store them, index them for fast searching. They will also allow you to make notes etc, or annotate the clippings.
Search on http://www.macupdate.com for (in no particular order)
Voodoo Pad
Mori
Yojimbo
MacJournal
Circus Ponies Notebook
Journler
and many, many more.
Regards
TD

Best virus software for mac OS 10.5.8?

What is best software for mac OS

VIRUSES
No viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions.
It is possible, however, to pass on a Windows virus to another Windows user, for example through an email attachment. To prevent this all you need is the free anti-virus utility ClamXav, which you can download for Tiger and Leopard (check with them about Lion) from:
http://www.clamxav.com/
The new version for Snow Leopard is available here:
http://www.clamxav.com/index.php?page=v2beta
Note: ClamAV adds a new user group to your Mac. That makes it a little more difficult to remove than some apps. You’ll find an uninstaller link in ClamXav’s FAQ page online.
If you are already using ClamXav: please ensure that you have installed all recent Apple Security Updates and that your version of ClamXav is the latest available.
Do not install Norton Anti-Virus on a Mac as it can seriously damage your operating system. Norton Anti-Virus is not compatible with Apple OS X.
FAKE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE and associated MALWARE
Do not be tricked by 'scareware' that tempts computer users to download fake anti-virus software that may itself be malware.
Fake anti-virus software that infect PCs with malicious code are a growing threat, according to a study by Google. Its analysis of 240m web pages over 13 months showed that fake anti-virus programs accounted for 15% of all malicious software.
Scammers trick people into downloading programs by convincing them that their PC is infected with a virus.
Once installed, the software may steal data or force people to make a payment to register the fake product.
Beware of PDF files from unknown sources. A security firm announced that by its counting, malicious Reader documents made up 80% of all exploits at the end of 2009.:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9157438/in which Rogue_PDFs_account_for_80_of_all_exploits_says_researcher
TROJANS and RE-DIRECTION TO FAKE WEBSITES
The appearance of Trojans and other malware that can possibly infect a Mac seems to be growing, but is a completely different issue to viruses.
If you allow a Trojan to be installed, the user's DNS records can be modified, redirecting incoming internet traffic through the attacker's servers, where it can be hijacked and injected with malicious websites and pornographic advertisements. The trojan also installs a watchdog process that ensures the victim's (that's you!) DNS records stay modified on a minute-by-minute basis.
You can read more about how, for example, the OSX/DNSChanger Trojan works (by falsely suggesting extra codecs are required for Quicktime) here:
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/trojan_osx_dnschanger.shtml
SecureMac has introduced a free Trojan Detection Tool for Mac OS X. It's available here:
http://macscan.securemac.com/
First update the MacScan malware definitions before scanning. You can also contact their support team for any additional support - [email protected] [/b]
The DNSChanger Removal Tool detects and removes spyware targeting Mac OS X and allows users to check to see if the trojan has been installed on their computer; if it has, the software helps to identify and remove the offending file. After a system reboot, the users' DNS records will be repaired.
(Note that a 30 day trial version of MacScan can be downloaded free of charge from:
http://macscan.securemac.com/buy/
and this can perform a complete scan of your entire hard disk. After 30 days free trial the cost is $29.99. The full version permits you to scan selected files and folders only, as well as the entire hard disk. It will detect (and delete if you ask it to) all 'tracker cookies' that switch you to web sites you did not want to go to.)

Best software for mac book pro

I am a new mac user and having trouble finding the best software for mac. Windows for mac and parallels desktop have been recommended to me. There is such a significant price difference between the two, is there a difference in what they offer? Are there any other software options for mac that I should be looking into?

new2mac0312 wrote:
I am a new mac user and having trouble finding the best software for mac.
http://bestmacsoftware.org/
http://www.macupdate.com/
Windows for mac and parallels desktop have been recommended to me.
There is such a significant price difference between the two, is there a difference in what they offer?
Windows is a operating system from Microsoft, that costs more money.
OS X is the operating system on your Mac, it came free with the Mac you bought.
Parallels and VMFusion are paid virtual machine software that can run other operating systems like a programs inside other operating systems, there is a performance penalty, but it's easier for new users and those who don't need the full power of the hardware.
There is also VirtualBox, it's free virtual machine software with less features, but doesn't suffer from forcing you to upgrade for more money like the commercial versions do.
Virtual Machine software has the ability to run other operating systems and a large portion of their software, which makes it attractive.
There is Apple's BootCamp, it's also free, which allows one to section their boot drive space (called a partition) and install Windows 7 (only) there, this way one can directly boot a Mac into Windows 7 for better performance for 3D games and other heavy CPU uses. Although it's easy, it can be a lot more problematic if there is a problem.
So you have those choices to run plenty of software, from Windows based programs, to Mac ones to Linux ones too.
Windows in BootCamp or Virtual Machine?

EPrint software for mac

I recently got a macbook and want to install the eprint software that will allow me to remotely print to my parents hp 8600 eprint printer. he software is avialble for my windows 8.1 desktop but not for mac. the links don't work.
ePrint Software

HP ePrint Software for Mac can be found at www.hp.com/go/eprintsoftware. Hope that helps!
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Any current Lightscribe Software for Mac?

Hi, new Mac user here, just coming over from a Windows machine. and loving it!. Can anyone recommend Lightscribe software for mac. I've followed links on previous queries, but as these are a little dated, and the original HP ran site has closed down so I'm still struggling to find something suitable.
I know LaCie have some apps, but I'm assuming these only work with their writers.
I'm a wedding photographer so use Lightscibe all the time as my A2 printer wont print CD's and I hear a lot of bad stuff about the stick on labels damaging drives.
At the moment, I'm also looking to replace my desktop with an iMac, but need to see I can still have the same functionality first. Thanks

I find that Lacie's "Lightscribe Labeler" works quite nicely now that they have patched it to support Snow Leopard:
http://www.lacie.com/support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10061
Whilst that wasn't working following my upgrade to 10.6, I used the Lightscribe Simple Labeler:
http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadsection/mac/index.aspx?id=852
The latter, as you'd expect, doesn't have many features and doesn't support full disc labelling.
That's using a Lacie D2 16x Lightscribe external drive connected with Firewire 400.
Hope that helps

Tax software for Mac???

Hi, everyone. TurboTax offers software for Mac in all additions EXCEPT for "Business" for some unknown reason. In addition, H&R Block's software following exactly the same pattern.
Does anyone know of Mac software that can handle a Business tax return? I'm looking for multiple-member LLC.

I believe that the best software for doing business taxes on a Mac would be Intuit Tax Online. This is a new web based platform, but if you are serious about doing your own tax return for an LLC, I would say it's about the only option. They will do pay per return. I don't believe that you have to have a PTIN to make that work, but it's possible. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of intuit at all and I use Drake software for tax returns (because it's lots better and we don't have to give them half of the practice), but if you are insistent on business tax on a Mac, Intuit tax online is about the only option. Personally, I love my Mac but when I have to choose Windows or Intuit, I'll go with Windows every day of the week. I've never seen a tax return done in TurboTax or anything else self prepared without something wrong. If you're a pro, it's a different story, but if you're trying to save $600-$1,000, it's probably not worth the pain and suffering.

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