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How to Download and Install Safari on Windows 11

Not all versions of Safari are compatible with Windows 11

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Updated onSeptember 12, 2024

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Yes, there are ways to download and install the Safari browser on your Windows PC. That’s exactly what we’ll show you today. Just follow the steps below.

How can I download and install Safari on Windows 11?

Here’s a quick video tutorial. For more details, check the step sbelow.

1. Download Safari

A few months ago, the download option was available on Apple’s website. Unfortunately, they have removed that Safari download for Windows 11 64-bit option. So, you will need to depend on third-party sources.

2. Install Safari on Windows 11

If you want to properly install the Safari browser for Windows 11, know that it’s easy to do on your own device. We offer the detailed steps below for the installation.

When you’ve downloadedSafari’ssetup wizard, click theFile Explorertaskbar button.
Open the folder you saved the downloaded installer to inFile Explorer.
Next, double-clickSafariSetup.exeto open its window.
ClickNextto bring up the license agreement details.
Select theI accept the termsradio button.
Then, select the installation options shown directly according to preference. Note thatBonjouris not required for Safari.
Click theChangebutton to choose an alternative installation folder for Safari if you prefer. Alternatively, you can install the software at the default directory specified.
Press theInstallbutton, and clickYeson UAC prompts.
When Safari has been installed, select theOpen Safari after the installer exitscheckbox.
Select theFinishoption.

Now you should be able to run Safari on your Windows PC. Note that version problems and certain incompatibilities may lead to issues. If you’re not keen onhaving to troubleshootfrequently, consider another browser.

Quick Tip:

Using Safari on an incompatible OS can sometimes be a hassle. There are Windows 11 compatible browsers that offer a similar user experience.

Opera is one of the safest browsers out there, with similar anti-tracking technologies. It also blocks ads, is highly customizable, and is very light on memory and other resources used.

Opera

Is the Safari Browser compatible with Windows 11?

Apple discontinued Windows support back in 2012. The last version available for Windows, Safari 5.1.7, was released in 2011 and is outdated compared to current browsers.

While you might still find ways to install Safari 5.1.7 on Windows 11, it is important to note that using this outdated version can pose significant security risks and compatibility issues.

What are the best features in Safari 5.1.7?

When you’ve got Safari up and running in Windows 11, you can discover some of its best features. Its standout feature is itsTop Sitestab, which displays your most visited sites. Click theShow Top Sitesbutton to view that tab.

To add a new site to that tab, click theEditbutton. Then input the URL for the website you want to add there in the address bar, but don’t pressEnter. Left-click the small globe icon on the left of the website’s address, and drag the URL onto a thumbnail on theTop Sitespage.

Safari has aReading Listfeature, which is like a secondary bookmarks sidebar for web pages. Click theShow Reading Listbutton to open it. Then open a webpage to add to that sidebar and click theAdd pagebutton.

Safari’sBookmarks Baralso includes novel thumbnail previews for pages. To view it, click theShow all bookmarksoption on the left side of the browser. Then click bookmarked pages to cycle through their thumbnail previews.

You can also customize Safari’s URL toolbar. To do so, click theDisplay a menubutton at the top right of the browser’s window. Then selectCustomize Toolbarto bring up the window in the snapshot you can see below:

With that window open, you can drag and drop buttons to and from the toolbar to customize it. Left-click buttons on that window to drag them onto the URL bar. You can also drag buttons already on the toolbar onto the window to remove them. ClickDoneto save changes.

You may evenaccess blocked websites on Safari. The trick of changing Parental Control settings is ideal for Mac users.

Is there any way I can utilize the latest Safari versions in Windows 11?

The only way you can try out Apple software that’s not compatible with Windows 11 is to installvirtualization software.Note that it enables you to utilize different operating systems in Windows. So, you can enjoy newer Safari versions for Mac platforms within virtualization software.

There are numerous virtualization software tools available for Windows platforms.VMware Workstation,VirtualBox, andHyper-Vare three decent virtualization packages you can utilize on Windows 11.

Ourvirtualization software guideprovides further details about those virtual machine packages. Even though the guide talks about Windows 10 software, it works perfectly fine with the new OS as well.

Conclusion

Overall, it’s quick and easy to install Safari in Windows 11. It has minimal system requirements. Once you install it, you can easilymigrate from a browser like Chrome, preserving all your bookmarks and saved data.

Have you done that already? Tell us in the comments section below, and let’s start a discussion.

How to Download and Install Safari on Windows 11#

How can I download and install Safari on Windows 11?#

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Opera#

Is the Safari Browser compatible with Windows 11?#

What are the best features in Safari 5.1.7?#

Is there any way I can utilize the latest Safari versions in Windows 11?#

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