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Iowa Support Master on an Apple Computer

Iowa Support Master will run on your Apple Mac computer. Follow these instructions:

1. You will need the following software:

Windows XP (recommended because it is the most stable of the Windows operating systems). If you do not have a copy, get on eBay. Just make sure you are buying the full version, Home Edition, Windows XP. Don't worry about SP1, SP2, etc. You can search eBay for a copy. eBay has it's risks so if you find it there, make sure the eBay seller has an good reputation. The other alternative, which is what we recommend, is NewEgg.com. Click Here to purchase Windows XP Home from NewEgg.

VMware Fusion or Parallels <- click either link. These are software programs that you install on your Mac and which then allow you to install Windows XP Home on your Mac. Cost is around $80 for either program and you can download them direct from their makers. We use VMWare Fusion but you take your pick, both work.

Depending on your version of Apple operating system, you may have a program called "Boot Camp" installed. You may use "Boot Camp" to install Windows XP then Iowa Support Master. Follow the instructions on your Apple computer if you use Boot Camp.

2. Install VMWare Fusion on your Mac Computer. During installation, you will be given messages as to when to insert your Windows XP Home CD into the drive. Once you have installed Fusion, you should then start Windows XP.

3. Using Windows Internet Explorer on your Mac, download Iowa Support Master to your desktop.

Alternative: if you have the program on a CD, just insert the CD into your Mac CD drive and the files should appear on your desktop. Click, drag and drop them onto your Windows XP desktop which should be running via Fusion.

4. Double click on the install file on the desktop and you are off to the races.

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