CrossOver Users Guide

CrossOver is a trademark of CodeWeavers, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are owned by their respective companies.

February 23, 2012


Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Quick Start Guide
3. Installing CrossOver
4. Unlocking the Demo version of CrossOver
5. Installing Windows Software
Installing Software using the CrossOver Software Installer
Choosing what to install
Selecting an installation source
Downloading an installer
Selecting a bottle for installation
Completing the installation
Removing Applications
6. Using CrossOver
Running Windows applications
Running from the Finder
Running a Windows command
Stopping misbehaving programs
7. Using the Bottle Manager
Managing Bottles
Bottle Windows versions
Bottle modes
The Applications tab
The Control Panel tab
The Advanced tab
8. Preference Settings
System Integration Preferences
Installer Assistant Preferences
Keyboard and Mouse Preferences
Reporting Preferences
9. Using CrossTie files and the CodeWeavers CrossOver Compatibility Center
Installing Community Support Software via the Compatibility Center
Using CrossTies with multiple CodeWeavers products
10. Advanced Manual Configuration Options
Installing CrossOver on multiple systems
Distributing a published bottle
Adding a new drive or customizing the drive label / serial number
Customizing bottles using bottle hooks
11. Troubleshooting
A. Glossary
Supported Applications
Bottles
Published Bottles