Running Reapit on an Apple Macintosh (Mac) device - using Parallels/similar

Owned by Fiona Wilson
Last updated: Mar 13, 2024
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This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant to all regions

The Reapit product is a windows based application so is unable to run directly on an Apple Macintosh (Mac) device

If you want to operate Reapit on a Mac device, this is possible using a solution named Parallels - this article has been put together to assist you with this

This page outlines key points regarding installation and use of this software, plus requirements for your Mac device, it covers:

When using Parallels, the Reapit product cannot run on a Mac device with the M1 processor - it works only on Intel-based devices

What is Parallels?

  • Parallels is desktop virtualisation software that allows Microsoft Windows, Linux and Google Chrome operating systems and applications to run on a Mac - the software integrates the guest operating system (OS) into Mac OS X, allowing it to mimic native OS performance

  • Installation and help guides are available from Parallels by clicking here 
    For a user guide, see Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac User's Guide

  • An overview of Parallels is also available via this link

Key points regarding installation & use

  • Reapit are not responsible for installing or supporting the software installed on a Mac device to enable the Reapit product to operate

  • Any costs incurred installing this software are not the responsibility of Reapit and are not included in the Reapit licencing agreement

  • It is strongly recommended that you have access to a competent (in-house) IT resource to support you in installing Parallels/similar software

  • Parallels will consume a large percentage of your machine's resource; to optimise performance, ensure that when using this software, you close down any other applications you have running

Requirements for your Mac device

  • Parallels (or similar) software plus associated licence key 

  • Windows Operating System (OS) which contains Microsoft Office, plus required licences/product keys

It is recommended to run the latest Windows software and ensure this contains the latest updates on your Mac device