CrossOver 25.1.1 Preview
Those familiar with Wine will enjoy using CrossOver Mac. This application allows you to run programs written for Microsoft Windows without actually installing the operating system.
CrossOver Mac includes a Windows program library of Windows programs that it can run. You will find very popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Quick or Windows Media Player. Keep in mind that you will still need the installer to install any application.
CrossOver Mac will create bottles, which are essentially Windows environments, for the programs you install. These include their own C drive, subdirectories, and registry.
Because CrossOver Mac is not a true virtual environment, it can run applications much faster. The downside is that you never feel like you are using Windows. Another problem with CrossOver Mac is that software that is not supported by Wine will either not work or will be unstable.
*** NOTE: Before installing the Crossover 25.1.1, it is necessary to read README.pdf from the Extra folder
Compatibility: macOS 10.15 and later x86 (64-bit)
Homepage https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover/
Screenshots
October 30, 2025 1:51 pm
Worked like a charm on macOS Ventura!
Do a manual install:
1. Open .dmg file and move/install Crossover.App in the applications or program folder
2. Copy the Croslic folder to the desktop found inside Extra folder.
3. Launch in the License.Tool terminal (admin rights (password) will be required)
4. You can use the program
November 6, 2025 12:05 pm
tip if you get an error to activate do this
by enabling “Full Disk Access” for Terminal in System Settings.