crossover

CrossOver is a commercial software developed by CodeWeavers, which allows you to run numerous Windows applications directly on macOS or Linux systems without installing a Windows operating system. Its core technology originates from the open source project Wine, but it provides a more friendly one-click installation interface, professional compatibility optimization and technical support. By creating a highly compatible Windows runtime environment, it successfully breaks down system barriers, allowing users to seamlessly use Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and many Windows-specific games and business software, greatly improving the convenience and efficiency of cross-platform work. Friends who like crossover, come to Huajun Software Park to download and experience it!

crossover highlights

No need for dual systems: save hard disk space and avoid the trouble of system switching.

Easy to use: The interface is simple and supports one-click installation, lowering the threshold for use.

High performance: simulates the native environment and runs at a speed close to that of Windows systems.

Cross-platform support: Allows seamless file transfer between Mac, Linux, and Windows.

crossover features

Based on Wine engine:

CrossOver provides underlying support for running Windows applications on Unix and Unix-like systems (such as Mac OS X, Linux) by simulating the Windows API. Compared with traditional virtual machines, it does not require the creation of a complete Windows virtual machine environment, and only provides the minimum system libraries required for application running, achieving lightweight operation.

Advantages compared to virtual machines:

Low resource usage: smaller size and higher operating efficiency, avoiding the problems of slow startup of virtual machines and excessive resource usage.

Easy to operate: Provides one-click installation function and application market, users can directly search and install applications without manually configuring the system environment.

System stability: Reduce the risk of system crashes and data loss caused by frequent switching of operating systems.

Multi-container support:

The Windows software installed in CrossOver runs in independent containers. Each container has its own settings and registry, does not interfere with each other, and supports running different software at the same time or using different configurations.

crossover function

Seamless cross-platform integration: Supports launching Windows applications directly from the Dock to achieve seamless integration with Mac/Linux system functions, such as cross-platform copy and paste, and file interoperability.

Broad compatibility: The built-in compatibility database covers more than 13,000 Windows programs, covering office (such as Microsoft Office), design (such as Adobe Photoshop), games (such as "Elden Ring" and "Call of Duty") and other fields.

Performance optimization: Use full-speed running technology to simulate the native application environment, reduce system resource usage, ensure that Windows applications run smoothly on Mac/Linux, and avoid virtual machine lagging issues.

crossover FAQ

The application freezes or crashes

Reason: Insufficient system resources, Wine configuration error.

Solution:

Close background memory-consuming programs (such as browsers, design software).

Adjust the Wine configuration of the jar in CrossOver settings (e.g. disable CSMT acceleration).

Allocate more virtual memory (Mac: System Settings → Memory; Linux: /etc/sysctl.conf adjust vm.swappiness).

1. Modify user-submitted bugs

2.Add new features