- Free versions of Windows for Parallels for Mac? [closed] Ask Question. In order to run a windows program on a Mac (depending on the Mac version and the program you are trying to run) you could always have a look into WineHQ. All students with an edu email can get the basic DreamSpark account and get access to full versions of Windows.
- The academic version of Parallels Desktop for Mac is distributed by a Parallels partner, OnTheHub, and is available for students, faculty and staff. Student Edition is a full 1-year license.
On Thursday, Parallels announced the latest version of its virtualization software, Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac. The software allows Mac users to run Windows within Mac OS X. The company says that Parallels Desktop 6 has over 80 new features and improvements.
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Key to Parallels Desktop 6 is increased speed. In addition to faster performance when handling files over USB or on a network, the company says that the new software can boot Windows 41 percent faster than the previous version, and 3D graphics performance gets a 40 percent increase. Parallels Desktop 6 also has full 64-bit support.
'With Parallels Desktop 6, gaming and graphics was a priority,' said Jack Zubarev, President of Marketing and Alliances for Parallels in a press conference. In addition to the graphics enhancements, Parallels Desktop 6 now supports 5.1 surround sound.
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Parallels Desktop 6 also has new security features. Parental controls now work so that the setting you apply on your Mac are also carried over to Windows. The virtual machine encryption feature helps maintain the privacy of your data. Parallels also provides the Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 (Windows) and Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac software packages, as well as the Acronis True Image Home 2010 backup and file recovery program, and Acronis Disk Director 2011 Home hard drive utility (both for Windows).
Other new features include the ability to use Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts in Windows and the ability to use Spotlight to find Windows programs.
Parallels today announced version 14 of its desktop virtualization software for Mac, offering macOS Mojave support out of the box and significantly improved application launch speeds over the.
Parallels Desktop 6 will be available on September 14 for $80. A student version will be available for $40. Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac will also be packaged in a $100 Switch to Mac bundle targeted at new Mac users who are switching from a Windows PC computer. The Switch to Mac bundle includes a USB cable for transferring files between a Mac and PC.
Existing Parallels users can upgrade to version 6 for $50. If you bought Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac after August 15 from an authorized dealer, you will be able to upgrade to version 6 at no additional cost.
Parallels Desktop for Mac lets you seamlessly run Windows and macOS side-by-side. You can drag-and-drop your files between operating systems and run Windows software on your Apple computer without rebooting.
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| Product | Operating Systems | Available as a no-cost download at My Pitt | Media Cost | Expiration Date | Available for use in the Student Computing Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parallels 14.0 | Macintosh | Yes | N/A | Does not expire | No |
Please note: the minimum requirements for this software as they have changed substantially from the previous version
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- A Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M, or Xeon processor
- 4 GB of memory (8 GB of memory is recommended)
- 600 Megabytes (MB) disk space
- MacOS El Capitan 10.11.6 or later, macOS Sierra 10.12.6 or later, macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 or later, or macOS Mojave 10.14
Learn how to purchase software.
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Visit the Parallels website for additional product information.