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Is it possible to run software that requires a driver installed first?

Hi

I am a hang glider pilot and would like to run a small Windows program called FlyChart on my Mac. It can read data from my flying instrument. But a driver needs to be installed first for Windows to recognise the instrument.

Will it be possible to run the software (and install the driver) and connect to the instrument via USB when using Crossover?

Thanks in advance,

Soren Ladegaard - Denmark

Generally, no.

CrossOver mostly provides an interface between Windows applications and the OS, making the OS seem like Windows at that layer. It does not really provide an interface between drivers and the OS, which is at a different layer.

It has minimal capability to load certain kinds of drivers, but it's really limited.

Sorry I don't have better news for you.

Thanks!

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