
In this topic, we explain how to run TestComplete on Mac OS X by using one of the following virtualization tools: The general idea is quite simple: using a virtualization tool, you can create a virtual machine on Mac OS, install Windows on that virtual machine and then install and run TestComplete in this virtual Windows environment. This can be done by using hardware virtualization tools. However when testing iOS mobile applications, you may want to launch TestComplete on your Macintosh computer. To learn how to test web applications, please see About Cross-Platform Web Tests.

Information in this topic applies to testing iOS mobile applications. For new mobile tests, we recommend using the newer cloud-compatible approach. The information below concerns legacy mobile tests that work with mobile devices connected to the local computer.
