Executing downloaded files from the Internet

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Executing downloaded files from the Internet

I downloaded a software conversion program from the Internet, but everytime I execute it, the executable file runs as a Filemaker Pro 8 file. Is there a way to run this executable so that it will install the application?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.8), Have DVD burner and wireless internet

Posted on Oct 27, 2006 10:49 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Oct 27, 2006 11:06 PM in response to superhojon

The file you downloaded may have been written to run on Windows, and therefore can't be used in Mac OS X directly; if so, you can use Boot Camp, Parallels Desktop, or CrossOver to run it on a Mac.

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superhojon Author

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Oct 28, 2006 7:37 AM in response to superhojon

I can't use Bootcamp because I don't have a copy of Windows XP here. I read up on the other programs, but I'm still unsure if any of these require Windows XP to be installed on your Mac. Is it possible that I can run these programs without having to have a CD of Windows XP?

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Oct 28, 2006 9:10 AM in response to superhojon

So it has an extension of .exe. You can't run that on a Mac's OS, only windows.
btw, your in the wrong forum...

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Niel

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Oct 28, 2006 9:49 AM in response to superhojon

Parallels Desktop requires that you have a copy of Windows, but CrossOver does not.

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