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Is Caseware Working Papers compatible with Mac OS?

Published:  07/11/2023
Is Caseware Working Papers compatible with Mac OS?
 

  Answer:

Are you an Apple user looking to run Caseware on your Apple device? While Caseware does not natively support the Apple operating system and has been developed to be a Windows x64 application, there are several options available to you.

The first thing to note is that your options will vary depending on the type of processor your apple product uses.

Currently Apple products with Intel/AMD processors let you use the x64 version of Windows where Apple products with ARM processors let you use the ARM version of Windows. Caseware requires the x64 version of Windows.
 
SolutionApple product with Intel/AMD processorApple product with ARM processor
Windows VM hosted on the cloud (e.g. AWS/Azure)YesYes
Windows VM hosted on premisesYesYes
Windows emulator/virtualisation software like Parallels Desktop, UTM, etc *YesNo**
Partition the drive***YesNo
* Caseware does not officially test this functionality, so compatibility relies on the virtualization solution's conformance statement.
** Microsoft is working on improving compatibility between ARM Windows 11 and x64 applications, but Caseware is not actively testing or developing for this platform.
*** It is possible to run Caseware on a partitioned Apple operating system. However, this method is not recommended or officially supported by Caseware.

Final Recommendations:
  • If you need to use Caseware on an Apple product, consider the options listed above.
  • It's important to understand the limitations and potential challenges of running Caseware on Apple operating systems.
Please note that while these options may allow you to use Caseware on your Apple device, they may not provide the same level of support and performance as running Caseware on a Windows PC. It's essential to weigh the pros and cons of each option and choose the one that best suits your needs.
Keep in mind that technology evolves, and Caseware's compatibility may change over time, so stay updated with the latest information from Caseware and Apple.
 
 
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