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Installing an .exe file on my MacBook

Is there anyway to install a .exe file on my MacBook?


I am aware that .exe is a windows file, is there any ways to convert it?

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Oct 7, 2020 1:41 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2020 1:47 PM

While there is no current way to convert a Windows executable into a Mac app, depending on requirements for the executable there a are a few options to get it to run.


  1. Installing Windows on your Mac: Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant - Apple Support
  2. Using Wine / WineBottler to run Windows Applications: Run Windows-based programs on Mac with WineBottler - Winebottler.kronenberg.org
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Oct 7, 2020 1:47 PM in response to sgeorges2

While there is no current way to convert a Windows executable into a Mac app, depending on requirements for the executable there a are a few options to get it to run.


  1. Installing Windows on your Mac: Install Windows 10 on your Mac with Boot Camp Assistant - Apple Support
  2. Using Wine / WineBottler to run Windows Applications: Run Windows-based programs on Mac with WineBottler - Winebottler.kronenberg.org

Installing an .exe file on my MacBook

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