How To Get Imessage On Windows

Since iMessage falls under Apple’s product, you won’t find an official or direct way to use it on Windows. However, it does not mean that there is no possibility.

Methods to Get iMessage on Windows

Before getting an iMessage on you desktop, these is a preliminary step you have to perform. Whatever method you may try, you will need to access the content and use iMessage through your Apple ID. For that, you need to activate Messages for your Apple ID on you iOS device. Here, we are demonstrating the steps on an iPhone.

Using Chrome Remote Desktop

The Chrome Remote Desktop is an extension tool on Chrome that allows you to link multiple computers. It helps users access one computer using the other with a proper internet connection. The extension help sync Chrome across devices. You can link Mac and Windows as well. It makes using and receiving iMessages on Windows possible. Remember to Sync your iPhone to link iPhone messages to iCloud using the earlier-mentioned method. You also need to disable Sleep Mode on Mac.

Step 1: Installation

The first thing necessary for this process is Google Chrome. On both Windows and Mac, you need to download the web browser. Secondly, you need to install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension on both devices. To do so,

Step 2: Setup

Once the extension is added to Chrome on both devices, you need to follow the steps below to use iMessage on Windows

Using VMware

In general, VMware virtualizes the computing architecture to create a virtual machine where you can run different operating systems. They create a combined software-hardware environment to function as a physical computer. So, installing it on your Windows computer will create a virtualized space where you can run macOS and other operating systems. Once you have macOS in the VMware, you can run iMessage and other OS applications. You need to ensure that your computer has high-end specs, as these machines need substantial space and resources.