Ford Performance Power Pack Upgrade/Windows OS question & clarification

[sleepy floy]

I recently purchased a 2016 GT/CS in great condition and low miles with a Barton shifter upgrade that I love (and highly recommend). Ordered some performance upgrades including the Power Pack Stage 2 kit that I'm looking forward to receiving and installing.

Was randomly watching a video on the Ranger Raptor where they did a similar Ford Performance upgrade and they realized (and were frustrated to find) that Windows OS is required for the software. Can someone confirm for me whether or not this is required for the S550 tune (didn't see anything outlining this when I ordered)? I have Chrome OS, a Mac laptop for work, and a Mac desktop as well. I understand that I can download a trial of Parallels software to emulate a Windows environment, but don't think I'll be able to do so on my work laptop due to restrictions.

So, my questions are --- is Windows OS required for this tune? If so, can I still move forward utilizing Parallels on my desktop computer or does it need to be a laptop that I use with the OBD reader in the car? Welcome any recommendations from folks who've been in a similar spot. Thanks all.

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[Mach VII]

In a word, yes. Windows only. Does not need to be a laptop.

 

[sleepy floy]

In a word, yes. Windows only. Does not need to be a laptop.

That's what I assumed. Thank you, glad to hear it doesn't need to be a laptop. Guess I'll need a few additional steps for this upgrade.

 

[McSkillet]

Maybe run Windows with VMWare (virtual machine) on your laptop? I do not use/own a Mac laptop so I can't say for sure this would work.

 

[sleepy floy]

Maybe run Windows with VMWare (virtual machine) on your laptop? I do not use/own a Mac laptop so I can't say for sure this would work.

Thank you, that is another option. Trying to keep it as simple as possible, if I can run a trial of parallels just to complete the process, may be a bit easier. Still will probably try to download on my work laptop, but will probably get myself in a bit of trouble

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