Software Requirements > Apple Mac Requirements

The following applies only to Apple Macs with Intel processors if you are installing EQ on macOS (rather than accessing on a hosted remote server).

Remote desktop on macOS

If you are using a remote hosted server (e.g. terminal server) there is no need to have Windows installed on your Mac.
You will be able to access the terminal server desktop using Microsoft Remote Desktop Client which can be downloaded for your Mac: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466?mt=12

Running any version of EQ Software requires a full installation of Windows using either of the following methods. Please note EQ Support cannot provide macOS or visualisation specific technical support.

No CD/DVD drive? Note about downloading Windows

Many modern Macs may have no built-in optical disc drive so installing Windows from DVD (in either of the options below) would not be possible. Note that if you purchase a Windows 10 licence online from the Microsoft Store that your purchase will require another Windows PC to open your purchase and create a “disc image” (also called ISO file) that you can use to install Windows on your Mac.

Method 1 - Run Windows in a virtual machine

Simultaneous switching of Windows and macOS

•Use software such as Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion or VirtualBox which creates a virtual PC.

•You can switch between Windows applications and Mac applications at the same time.

•For office applications there is unlikely to be any noticeable slowdown using EQ (unlike emulators on old Macs). A virtual PC would not be suitable for gaming.

Method 2 - Run Windows separately from macOS

Requires reboot to switch between the two

•Use software called Boot Camp (made by Apple, included in macOS).

•Boot Camp allows you to dual boot between Windows and macOS.

•This method can be faster in use, and would be more suitable for gaming. However it requires you to restart the computer to switch between the two, and Windows will not be able to access files saved on macOS.

Right-clicking tips

There are several ways to right-click on a Mac:

•You can use the Control button with the mouse click

•On trackpads you can use 2 fingers to click or click the right-hand side (see your macOS preferences)

•You can use any multi-button mouse that will connect to your Mac

F Keys and F1 Help

Mac keyboards usually have special features such as screen brightness or volume on the F keys at the top. To use F1 Help, you will need to pres the Fn key and F1 together.