Can I use a flash drive to copy a Microsoft program to an apple computer? null

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Ysufan · Accepted Answer

It depends on the program to be copied. Many Windows based programs will not work in the OS environment. It will work if the program is compatible.

BobLawrence · Answer

Unfortunately, programs already installed cannot be copied between these two incompatible systems nor even between two similar systems (Windows to Windows, Mac to Mac, etc.). Programs must be installed from installation media on either of these systems. That being said, it would be possible to install an application on an Apple using this device provided that the Apple-compatible installation version is stored on the device, even if stored from a Windows-based system. Data can be shared with this device provided that the Apple OS is capable of reading it (usually this is the case - the data format used is compatible with a number of OSs).

Answered by BobLawrence 8 years ago

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Sioux · Answer

You could copy the .exe file to install the file on your Mac, but even then most applications need to be rewritten to run in iOS (unless you're dual booting Windows on your Mac through BootCamp or similar software). If you no longer have the .exe install file for your software, there is no way to move the application itself to another computer.

Answered by Sioux 8 years ago

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Joel · Answer

Program? Maybe not. Files for sure.

Ishmael · Answer

If the software operating systems are on both computers, then it should work: I have used Mac to Microsoft often, but have full available Microsoft, Adobe, Primavera, etc. on both...

PAELLAKING · Answer

You can use this flash drive to copy Microsoft office FILES and open in an Apple Computer. You can not transfer programs only files.

wfbjr · Answer

no

bensenhurstCutie · Answer

It program is compatible than yes

LDog · Answer

Yes, the Mac OS can read a drive formatted by Windows. However, if it's a Windows program, it will not run on the Apple computer.

CommunityAnswer · Answer

Yes, you can use a flash drive to copy a Microsoft program to an Apple Computer.

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