Parallels For Mac Faq

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Faq

1-Time Purchase

If you select this option, you will get a license with the following properties:

  • The license does not allow to get no-charge upgrades to future versions of Parallels Desktop.

  • The license has no expiration date. It is always valid for the version it was purchased for, but is subject to the End-of-Life policy.

  • The license allows to get minor updates and fixes for the current Parallels Desktop version until the version reaches End-of-Life.

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Subscription

A subscription license has the following characteristics:

  • The license allows to upgrade to future Parallels Desktop versions at no additional charge. Once a new version is released, you will simply need to download it from the Parallels website.

  • A subscription needs to be updated at the end of the subscription period. Note that by default the subscription is auto-renewable, so you don't have to worry about expiration. If you would like to turn auto-renewal off, visit KB 123306. If you would like to change the payment method for the next renewal, follow the instructions from KB 123883.

  • The license allows to get minor updates and fixes for Parallels Desktop.

  • The licenses includes phone support throughout the whole period of the subscription validity.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Customers who purchased and registered a copy of Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac from the Parallels Online Store or an authorized reseller on or after August 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, are eligible for an upgrade to the next version of Parallels Desktop for Mac at no charge, subject to certain conditions. For details on the Tech Guarantee 2019, please visit the Tech Guarantee page.
    Note: If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition, or Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition, you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you own. Download and install Parallels Desktop 15 and use your subscription license for activation.
  2. You should receive your upgrade key within 7 days after the new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac becomes available. The upgrade key will be sent to the email that was used for registration of your Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac license.
    If you have not yet registered your copy of Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac, please register it in your Parallels account.

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  1. Does Windows come pre-installed with Parallels Desktop for Mac?
    Windows is not included with your purchase of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows can be purchased directly from Microsoft or retail stores. Please visit KB 9003 for additional information.
  2. Will Parallels run on my current Mac hardware?
    A full list of system and hardware requirements can be found here.
  3. What is the difference between Home and Pro Editions?
    Visit KB 123296.
  4. What is the difference between a permanent license and a subscription?
    Visit KB 122929.
  5. Can I use my license on multiple Mac computers?
    Parallels licenses are valid only on one Mac per license. For more information, please reference www.parallels.com/about/eula/.
  6. Do you have discounts for Students/Education Staff/offer academic licenses?
    Yes. For more information on Education licenses, please visit KB 113630.
  7. Is there a trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac I can evaluate before purchasing?
    Yes, Parallels offers a free 14 day trial at www.parallels.com/products/desktop/trial/

Parallels For Mac Torrent

  1. Install or upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 124250.
  2. Install Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 4729.
  3. Migrate my current Windows PC to a Parallels Desktop for Mac virtual machine.
    For instructions, visit KB 123929.
  4. Register and activate Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 124225.
  5. Launch Windows from Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 115170.
  6. Upgrade my license to Pro Edition
    Visit KB 123159.
  7. Install Quicken, MS Office or other software in Windows virtual machine.
    Visit KB 119310.
  8. Learn how to use the Coherence mode.
    Visit KB 4670.
  9. Learn how to use the Parallels Desktop sharing tools.
    Visit KB 122567.
Mac
  1. What is Parallels Toolbox?
    Visit KB 123903 and KB 124200 to learn about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and for Windows.
  2. How can I get Parallels Toolbox?
    See KB 123902 about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and KB 124202 about the Windows version.
  3. How do I install Parallels Toolbox?
    Visit KB 123904 for information on the Mac version, and KB 124183 to learn how to install the Windows one.
  1. How to give more hard disk space to a Windows virtual machine?
    Visit KB 113972.
  2. How can I improve virtual machine performance on my Mac?
    Visit KB 112091 .
  3. How to reinstall Parallels Tools in Windows Guest OS?
    Visit KB 4841.
  4. Network issues in the virtual machine.
    Visit KB 8978.
  5. Error: Unable to start the virtual machine. There's not enough disk space available.
    Visit KB 10117.