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06 December 2013
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Q. Is it possible to run the Windows operating system and Windows software on a Mac laptop or desktop?

A. I use an Apple iMac as my desktop computer and I use a virtual machine on the iMac that allows me to run the Windows operating system and any Windows-based software applications I need to use. Two companies provide these consumer level virtual machines:

Some practices may wish to migrate to Windows-based medical practice software but maintain their Mac hardware. Virtual machines make this possible. It can be difficult to configure and it adds another level of complexity to a mission-critical information system, but it is possible. Talk to your medical practice software vendor if you are interested.