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As with many engineering softwares, ANSYS is not available for the Mac OSX platform. However, it is still possible to install ANSYS and your other engineering softwares on an Apple computer by first installing Windows on your Mac. Please follow this guide to learn how to install Windows and ANSYS on your Mac.

1. Buy and

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install Parallels Desktop 10 (~$80).

Make sure to check the the  system requirements. We highly recommend that your computer has at least 4GB of RAM and 20GB of free hard disk space.

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Windows 8.1 Pro for Students is available on the Microsoft Store  and is the best deal available to students and teachers at only $70. It is accessible as an ISO file to download. Select the 64 bit version (X64) when prompted.

3. Run Parallels Desktop 10 and follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows.

 If you downloaded Windows as an ISO file, you will simply be asked to drag and drop the ISO file in the box to proceed with the installation process. If you have the Windows installation CD, then simply insert it in the drive when prompted. We suggest that you choose to use Windows "like a PC". Feel free to follow this installation guide if you need.

4. Buy and install the ANSYS Student Version.

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Note: This is release 15.0 which is a newer release than the ones installed in the Cornell computer labs (14.5). Just be aware that a project created in 15.0 will not open in 14.5 while a project created in 14.5 can be opened in 15.0.

Please contact Sebastien at sfl32@cornell.edu if you have any questions regarding this installation guide.