The VM software creates a 'virtual' computer that is essentially a second computer running on the same hardware as your Mac. Intel Macs can run Windows applications through installation of 'virtual machine' or VM software. Departments licensed under the MCCA Desktop program do not need to purchase a Windows license. In order to install Windows on a Mac, a license for the Windows operating system is required and must be purchased separately from Microsoft (use the software order form). We can set up Macs to run Windows software as a virtual machine. Mac desktops and laptops can run Windows in addition to the macOS operating system.
