Overview

Parallels Desktop for Mac

Parallels Desktop for Mac

Parallels Desktop for Mac is the leading virtualization solution for the Mac, enabling Mac users to run Windows simultaneously with their Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Mac Pro Towers.

With Parallels Desktop for Mac, you can:

  • Run your favorite Mac and Windows applications at the same time without rebooting
  • Run Windows-only software applications on Mac without giving up the security, comfort and functionality of the Mac. Like
    • Internet Explorer
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft Project
    • Quicken
    • Microsoft Visio
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • SQL Server
    • and more
  • Achieve a high level of performance for Windows on your Mac by leveraging Intel technology - an industry leading solution available on Parallels Software
  • Copy and paste items between your Mac desktop and your Windows desktop
  • Quickly create multiple virtual machines by using the new Parallels Installation Assistant
  • Create “Active” backups by using Parallels Desktop for Mac in conjunction with Parallels Compressor
  • Achieve optimal virtual machine performance and reduce disk space by 50% or more with the new Parallels Compressor

$79.99

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Windows Vista running on Mac OS X using Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows XP running on Max OS X using Parallels Desktop for Mac. SUSE Linux and OS/2 Warp Server running on Mac OS X using Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Parallels Desktop for Mac’s new Installation Assistant simplified your Windows XP & Windows Vista installation process. Choose the type of Operating System that you want to install using Parallels Desktop for Mac’s new Installation Assistant. Please enter the virtual machine name, Windows Product Key and your contact information to proceed with the installation.
Click on Finish to complete the installation of your guest operating system using Parallels Installation Assistant. Parallels Desktop for Mac now contains Shared Networking feature adding security and protection to your Windows and making it easier to connect to other computers.
 
Parallels Desktop for Mac

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