How to Use Embird for Windows on Mac (OS X) with Parallels

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Solution with Parallels and Windows

Embird for Windows can also be used on a Mac with OS X operating system *.

There are a couple of solutions that allow you to run Windows applications on a Mac along with OS X - CrossOver, Wine, and Parallels.

One of them is an application called Parallels Desktop for Mac. Parallels Desktop is available from http://www.parallels.com. A disadvantage of this solution is that it requires you to install the Windows operating system on your Mac as well. So, you need to have an appropriate Windows® license and installation disc.

Follow these steps to install Parallels and Windows on the Mac:

1. Buy a license for Parallels for your Mac
2. Buy Windows
3. Download and install Parallels on your Mac

Open the Parallels installation file from Downloads

You will be asked to insert the Windows disc during the installation of Parallels.

4. The icon for Parallels with Windows will appear on the desktop of your Mac

Parallels Desktop and Windows 8 installed on the Mac

5. When you tap the Parallels icon, your Mac switches to Windows mode. You can now download, install, and use Embird for Windows and all its plug-ins just as if you were using a PC. Make sure to download the proper Embird version. You need 32-bit Embird for 32-bit Windows and 64-bit Embird for 64-bit Windows.

Embird for Windows installed on Mac

* Tested on MacBook Pro with OS X Mountain Lion operating system

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