Users can use this non-virtualized environment on a Mac to install Windows OS and ArcGIS Desktop. Boot Camp - Apple’s pre-installed multi boot utility. There are a two primary methods for running Windows on a Mac:ġ. However, it is possible to install Windows as a separate operating system on a Mac through the use of a non-virtualized or virtualized environment, and therefore run ArcGIS Desktop. ArcGIS Desktop is configured to run on a Windows Operating System, and does not support ArcGIS software installed directly onto the Mac Operating System (OS).
