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EXE files are made for users of Microsoft's Windows, but today you have several ways to use EXE files on your Mac. File Juicer | VirtualBox | Parallels | Fusion | ClamAV | Boot Camp | Crossover |
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File Juicerdoes not run EXE files. It searches inside the EXE file to see if it contains images, Flash games or animations, compressed .ZIP or .RAR archives and many other formats. If if finds any, it will extract and save them. An example EXE file containing photos: AutumnToadStools.EXE
13 second movie showing how to extract images from an EXE file (a screen saver). This will work on some EXE files, but not if the EXE file is encrypted or use a proprietary storage system.
ZIP and RAR files are common inside EXE files which are made 'self extracting' on Windows by wrapping them in an EXE file. You open ZIP files by double-clicking them. RAR files require RAR Expander.
Pocket PC applications are often packaged as 'Windows only installers' in EXE files, and the developers forget to make an installer for Mac OS X.
File Juicer can extract the CAB files from the exe file, and you can manually copy this file to the Pocket PC and get it installed this way.
File Juicer can extract the CAB files from the exe file, and you can manually copy this file to the Pocket PC and get it installed this way.
Adobe/Macromedia's Flash files are also often wrapped inside an EXE file. File Juicer can extract them, and you can play them with iSwiff .
Some EXE files containing other files are not possible to open with File Juicer. Typically this is packages made by installer applications like InstallerVise from MindVision.
The most affordable free and supported app to run Windows and apps on your Mac is VirtualBox from Oracle.
You do need a copy of Microsoft Windows, and the Home Edition of Windows 10 is about $129
It takes only a few minutes to download and install Virtual Box, but it may take more than an hour to get your copy of Windows and all the Windows software updates installed. You will also need 30-50GB of free disk space to set aside as to a virtual disk for your 'Windows PC'. I have successfully been able to run Windows 7 on a 20GB virtual disk
Parallels Desktop require a Mac with an Intel processor. It is more convenient to use than Apple's Boot Camp as it does not require to restart your Mac every time you want to run a Windows application.
Parallels Desktop is focused on personal use, while VMWare cater for enterprise users even though they keep VMWare Fusion for personal use
You still need a copy of Microsoft Windows and install it on a part of your hard disk. You also need to keep this part of your disk free of spyware, viruses. You can keep the Mac part of your disk separate from your Windows part, so nasty applications will not ruin your Mac data.
If your Mac is not quite new and only updated to macOS 13 'High Sierra' you can get away with an older copy of Parallels from Amazon: Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac
If you have a Mac with an Intel processor, VMWare Fusion will be an alternative to Parallels Desktop. VMWare is mostly focused on business users, but they still sell a version for personal use which is conveninent if you want to use the same software at home and at work. They are already known for making virtual Windows environments on Windows, so Windows users can run different versions of Windows on the same PC.
You do need a copy of Microsoft Windows
EXE files can be nasty to Windows users. If you want to use any of the applications below to run the EXE file you have, I recommend checking it for virus first. This is a good idea even though Windows viruses will only be dangerous for the part of your hard disk you set aside for Windows: one can never be too careful when running EXE files. Because File Juicer does not run EXE files, but search them for images, Flash animations and more, even infected EXE files are not dangerous when dropped on File Juicer for a search for extractable files.
ClamAV knows about 90.000 viruses. It is free and you can download ClamXav for Mac OS X here.
ClamXav is quite nice as it does not run in the background and slow your Mac down unless you directly ask for it (by launching ClamXav Sentry from the File menu).
The newest Macs have an Intel processor inside, and Apple has made it possible via BootCamp to install Windows in a part of your disk. With Boot Camp, you shut down your Mac and restart it as a real Windows PC which works at full speed. When you want to go back to Mac OS, you restart it again as a Mac. You still need to purchase a copy of Microsoft Windows, install it and keep that corner of your hard disk free of virus, worms and spyware.
Amazon: Microsoft Windows
Codeweavers CrossOver (since 2007) - is a way to Windows applications without having Windows. This is of course more affordable, and you don't have to work through a Windows installation which may take hours. The disadvantage is that it is not a 100% Windows replacement, but they have focused on the most common parts of Windows, and if an application only depend on those it should work. Their compatibility list of supported applications give an impression of how much of Windows they support.
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Fixed application crash on macOS Big Sur beta.
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Jun 15, 2020
- bug_reportBugfix:
Fixed software update notification.
Version 5.5.3
Jun 10, 2020
- fiber_newAddress Book view mode:
Thumbnail view mode has been added to Address Book. - fiber_newSplit Full Screen experience:
Split Full Screen experience enabled for Connection Window and Address Book. - autorenewAutomatic startup:
Option to disable automatic startup of AnyDesk has been added. - autorenewCompatibility with mobile devices:
Keyboard input from mobile devices improved. - autorenewConnection type icon:
Connection type icon is now displayed correctly. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
May 7, 2020
- fiber_newAccess Control List:
New feature Access Control List (or white list for incoming connections) is now available. - autorenewMultiple sessions:
Added support for multiple session windows. - autorenewAddress Book:
Address Book improved for better usability. - autorenewPrivacy permissions:
Improved macOS privacy permissions handling. - autorenewCompatibility:
Improved compatibility with 3rd party software. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Apr 21, 2020
- bug_reportCrash bugfix:
Fixed a crash when user account picture is not set.
Apr 17, 2020
- fiber_newTCP Tunnels:
New TCP Tunneling (or Port-Forwrding) feature added. - fiber_newAddress Book new design:
Address Book has been completely redesigned for easier usage. - fiber_newStart/Stop of session recording:
It is now possible to start/stop recording during the active session. - fiber_newNew information windows:
Added new System Information window and redesigned the About window. - autorenewDiscovery feature security:
Significantly improved security of Discovery feature. - autorenewAccept window security:
Significantly improved security of Accept window. - autorenewPower usage improvement:
Optimised power usage for mac laptops. - autorenewImproved mouse scrolling:
Mouse scroll sensitivity adjusted. - bug_reportRemote restart:
Fixed remote restart issue on some configurations. - bug_reportUI bug fixes:
Fixed Password change UI for unattended access. Fixed Proxy configuration settings UI.
Apr 2, 2020
- autorenewError handling:
Improved error handling. - bug_reportPrivacy permissions:
Better macOS privacy permissions handling.
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Version 5.4.5Feb 7, 2020
- autorenewEnhanced usability:
Host key option allows users to use Right Command key to control the local macOS while connected to remote device. - autorenewImproved compatibility with Android devices:
Added support for Home and Back buttons when connected to Android device. - autorenewInstaller improvement:
Reduced number of user password requests in AnyDesk installer. - bug_reportAnyDesk remote update:
Fixed issue when user is not able to reconnect after updating AnyDesk remotely. - bug_reportCustom Client on Yosemite:
Fixed crash on macOS 10.10 Yosemite related to custom AnyDesk configurations. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Jan 14, 2020
- bug_reportFile manager:
File Manager upload function fixed. - bug_reportReconnect after AnyDesk update:
Fixed issue when user unable to reconnect after installing AnyDesk update. - bug_reportConnection retry attempt:
Fixed crash on multiple connection retry attempt. - bug_reportKeyboard input:
Improved keyboard input handling. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Dec 11, 2019
- fiber_newAccept window minimize:
It is now possible to minimize the Accept window into the Dock. - autorenewInstallation process:
Installation process has been improved. - bug_reportRecent sessions list:
Fixed display of client name in recent sessions list. - bug_reportRemove displays:
Fixed indicator of remote displays. - bug_reportChat:
Fixed crash on incoming chat message. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Dec 4, 2019
- fiber_newNew Privacy feature:
Enabling privacy mode during a session will turn off the monitor on the remote side so the screen content is hidden. - fiber_newBlocking user input:
Mouse and keyboard input can now blocked for the computer being controlled. - fiber_newAutomatic screen lock:
New option to automatically lock remote screen when session ended. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Nov 18, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Nov 5, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Oct 21, 2019
- fiber_newNew features:
Incoming connections are now displayed in the AnyDesk Dock icon - bug_reportBugfix:
Fixed issue when user is unable to reconnect to macOS Catalina and Mojave after remote restart. - bug_reportFixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
Oct 10, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed update function in new version notification and minor bugfixes.
Oct 8, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Fixed crash on macOS 10.15 Catalina for remove keyboard input.
Oct 8, 2019
- fiber_newNew features:
Added Discovery feature and better support for macOS 10.15 Catalina - bug_reportFixes:
Minor bugfixes
Jul 11, 2019
- bug_reportFixes:
Minor bugfixes.
Jun 6, 2019
- fiber_newRedesign:
New user interface design. - bug_reportFixes:
Minor bugfixes.
Oct 12, 2018
- fiber_newFile manager:
File Manager now available on macOS. - bug_reportScreenshots:
Screenshots are now stored to the Desktop. - bug_reportSpeed Dial items:
Solved loss of Speed Dial items issue.
Jul 13, 2018
- fiber_newEnhanced Usability:
Implemented custom context menu for AnyDesk ID (claim alias, show alias/show id, copy address). - fiber_newClaim Alias now available:
Implemented claim alias feature for macOS, users can now choose an alias. - autorenewKeyboard Usability:
During a session, the hotkeys of macOS are disabled locally so they can be transmitted to the remote side. - autorenewIncoming file manager session refreshes:
Folder content was not refreshed on the remote side on copying files. The file manager view now refreshes automatically. - bug_reportCompatibility for file manager session:
Incoming file transfer sessions did not allow to change directory to folders containing a space character. - autorenewUsability:
Select and Copy using Command+C now works on the AnyDesk ID. - autorenewKeep session alive:
AnyDesk now prevents macOS from going to sleep mode when there is an active session. - bug_reportRequest elevation improved:
Fixed an issue in the request elevation feature.
Jun 14, 2018
- bug_reportFixed Bug:
In some cases, the installation did not work at the first attempt. This should now always succeed on the first entry of the admin password. - bug_reportFixed Bug:
The clipoard did not work when connecting to macOS. The clipboard should now work in any case, including clipboard file transfer. Please click the file button at the top of the AnyDesk window in order to receive files from the clipboard on macOS. - bug_reportFixed Bug:
Improved stability. - bug_reportFixed Bug:
Removed the warning that the file is downloaded from the internet.
Apr 11, 2018
- fiber_newAddress Book:
The macOS version now supports your license’s shared address books. - fiber_newSession recording and playback:
Implemented recording and playback of sessions. - fiber_newConnect to the login screen:
The macOS version also runs as a service and supports connections to the login screen, full unattended access, and user switching.
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