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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a MAC version of the Power Commander software? The CD that came with it says it's for Windows so I'm sure it won't work. I checked the power commander website but I didn't see anything about Mac software...
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Set up a virtual machine on your Mac using Parallels or some other virtual box software. Its a really straight forward process. I use Windows programs everyday on my Mac without issue.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by aggro_jo
Set up a virtual machine on your Mac using Parallels or some other virtual box software. Its a really straight forward process. I use Windows programs everyday on my Mac without issue.

Yep, this is what you will need to do. PCV is not compatible with MAC.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Set up a virtual machine on your Mac using Parallels or some other virtual box software. Its a really straight forward process. I use Windows programs everyday on my Mac without issue.
Just out of curiosity, do you have to install and reboot into a Windows OS to do this?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Just out of curiosity, do you have to install and reboot into a Windows OS to do this?
Nope. Just operate out of a "window." No dual booting required.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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You can use a virtual operating system, something like this. http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/overview.html

You can also check out emulators and web based operating systems.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kdfcogwheel
Nope. Just operate out of a "window." No dual booting required.
correct. I run a XP virtual machine inside OSx using Parallels and it is seamless. Open Parallels and a XP window opens on the desktop. XP automatically grabs the mouse, keyboard, etc and releases them as soon as you click back outside the XP window. Files drag and drop between the two OS's as well.

It is slick and I believe there is even a free full function trial version
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Or if you don't mind switching from MAC OS X use boot camp. No cost, no problem. No free trial to expire.
 
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Yeah, I just switch over to Windows 7 which resides on a Boot Camp partition.

Of course, the OP should be told that you'll need to purchase a Windows license.

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