Microsoft KB Archive/123953

Mac Works: Running Works for Windows 3.0 on a Power Macintosh

PSS ID Number: Q123953 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

3.00 3.00a 3.00b 4.00 4.5

WINDOWS

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= SUMMARY =

The Apple Power Macintosh computer has the capability of running SoftWindows. SoftWindows is a program that emulates Microsoft Windows. SoftWindows 1.0 emulates a very fast 286 processor and supports running Microsoft Windows 3.1 in standard mode. SoftWindows 2.0 emulates a 486 processor and supports running Microsoft Windows 3.11 in enhanced mode.

Because the system requirements for Works for Windows version 3.0 are met by the SoftWindows 2.0 program, you may be able to run this program on a Power Macintosh. However, you cannot run Works version 4.0 for Windows 95 because the program requires the Windows 95 operating system.

SoftWindows is not a supported configuration for any of the Microsoft Windows applications and no guarantee can be made that they will run successfully, regardless of whether the program requirements are met.

= MORE INFORMATION =

SoftWindows is manufactured by Insignia Solutions, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability.

Additional query words: kbhowto w_works soft windows pc powermac powerpc pc emulate emulating emulator PPc PM6100 PM7100 PM8100 WS6150 WS8150 m_works WS9150 ====================================================================== Version : 3.00 3.00a 3.00b 4.00 4.5 Platform : WINDOWS ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.