.Exe conversion

Krauter · 04-02-11, 10:47 PM

Anyone know how to change an .exe file into a .dmg for use on a Mac?

Gargamel · 04-02-11, 11:58 PM

Isn't there a rename option when you right click?

Ohhhhhh..... that's right..... mac mice are for people who can only count to one :P

Honestly I have no idea.

JSLTIGER · 04-03-11, 12:06 AM

I don't think you can convert it...that's why they always make Mac branded software for Mac...you can't run Windows software in a Mac OS environment.

Krauter · 04-03-11, 12:12 AM

OK.

The only reason I'm wondering is because a Mod for a game (CORE Mod for HOI2) uses an .exe to unbundle and instal. I wanted to know if there was a way to either convert it, or get at the files inside the .exe itself.

Feuer Frei! · 04-03-11, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Krauter

OK.

The only reason I'm wondering is because a Mod for a game (CORE Mod for HOI2) uses an .exe to unbundle and instal. I wanted to know if there was a way to either convert it, or get at the files inside the .exe itself.

I reckon if you asked The DarkWraith, he's a wizard!
The man will fill you in on that i'd hazard a guess.

Krauter · 04-03-11, 01:03 AM

Great idea! Thanks a lot mate!

Gargamel · 04-03-11, 01:03 AM

I thought running a windows emulator machine on a mac was a common thing? Wouldn't that work?

Krauter · 04-03-11, 01:40 AM

It is, but that requires buying a program, or halving my CPU resources which makes this thing run slower than it already does.

Penguin · 04-04-11, 06:06 AM

Check out FileJuicer.
It sounds like the file you describe is a self-extracting archive. If this is the case, FJ should be able to convert it into a zip. You may have to extract the files into the right folders by yourself.

the_tyrant · 04-04-11, 07:57 AM

umm, I'm pretty sure this isn't possible
Windows programs usually can't just be "converted" to work on a mac

Krauter · 04-04-11, 03:26 PM

I realize this tyrant. Which is why I just want to get at the files inside the .msi folder (had one of the modders who uploaded the original .exe file upload what he thought was a .dmg or .rar folder. It was just a (windows only) .msi folder. I just need to get inside that executable to get the files.

the_tyrant · 04-04-11, 04:46 PM

ah, so i suppose something like this?
http://www.ehow.com/how_7174107_open-msi-file-mac.html

Penguin · 04-04-11, 05:07 PM

yeah, I meant FJ can extract the included archives, not convert it into a running executable, but as the data is what's important, File Juice should be able to do the job.

longam · 04-04-11, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

I thought running a windows emulator machine on a mac was a common thing? Wouldn't that work?

Emulators will run windows but they are as slow as they are with VM's in windows. Parallel's does do a good job for this emulation.

Duel booting on the other hand is a much better solution with boot camp, you just have to have the Intel chip.

http://download.cnet.com/Apple-Boot-...3_4-93144.html

04-02-11, 11:58 PM	#2
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04-03-11, 01:03 AM	#7
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,272 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I thought running a windows emulator machine on a mac was a common thing? Wouldn't that work? __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

04-04-11, 06:06 AM	#9
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Check out FileJuicer. It sounds like the file you describe is a self-extracting archive. If this is the case, FJ should be able to convert it into a zip. You may have to extract the files into the right folders by yourself.

04-04-11, 07:57 AM	#10
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	umm, I'm pretty sure this isn't possible Windows programs usually can't just be "converted" to work on a mac

04-04-11, 04:46 PM	#12
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	ah, so i suppose something like this? http://www.ehow.com/how_7174107_open-msi-file-mac.html

04-04-11, 05:07 PM	#13
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	yeah, I meant FJ can extract the included archives, not convert it into a running executable, but as the data is what's important, File Juice should be able to do the job.