How to Get Mac Games to Work on Your Windows
Many PC users assume running Mac games on their computers is impossible. It's easy to see why. While Apple makes running Windows on a Mac easy, going the other way is much harder. The secret is to use what's known as an "emulator." This loads a virtual copy of the Macintosh operating system on your Windows computer, allowing you to play Mac games and use other Mac applications.
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Instructions
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Install a Mac-to-PC emulator. Dozens exist with various features, so do some research to find the best and most affordable one for your setup. Popular options include SoftMac, Basilisk II, and PearPC. Links in Resources below will tell you more.
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Open the emulator. Many programs have a wizard that will take you through the whole process, but below is a general guide.
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Insert your Mac OS installation CD and click "Install" (or a similar command) in the emulator.
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Restart the computer when prompted and reopen the emulator.
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Start up Mac OS from within the emulator.
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Replace the Mac installation disc with the disc for the game you wish to play. If the game is not on a disc, transfer the file to the PC's hard drive.
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Load the game in the emulator. If you are running it from a CD, look on the Mac desktop the emulator displays on startup for a CD icon and double-click it. If you are running it from a file, locate the game file in Windows Explorer and drag it onto the emulator's Mac desktop, then double-click this file when the data transfer completes.
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Tips & Warnings
Mac-to-PC emulators require a lot of processing power. To avoid freezes or errors, avoid running any other programs when you use them.
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