The cost of the license upgrade to Fusion 10 is $79.99 USD and to Fusion 10 Pro is $119.99 USD. For more information, see VMware store purchasing and order details (2006980). Note: For more information on upgrading Parallels to VMware Fusion 10, see VMware Fusion 8 Pro vs Parallels Desktop Enterprise.
- Installing Parallels For Mac Windows 7
- Windows 10 Compatibility Checker
- Parallels Update For Windows 10
- The team behind Parallels, the cross-platform app that allows Mac users to run Windows without rebooting, has put together a guide for installing the Technical Preview in Parallels Desktop 10.
- That's because Parallels 11 was the only version to support Windows 10 in Coherence Mode, which lets Windows applications run on a Mac in their own windows and integrate with the Mac's.
- Run Windows inside OS X with not-free virtualization software like Parallels or VMware—lets you move files back and forth between each OS's drives and open any file on either system using a Mac.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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. - 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.
- 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. - Will Parallels run on my current Mac hardware?
A full list of system and hardware requirements can be found here. - What is the difference between Home and Pro Editions?
Visit KB 123296. - What is the difference between a permanent license and a subscription?
Visit KB 122929. - 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/. - Do you have discounts for Students/Education Staff/offer academic licenses?
Yes. For more information on Education licenses, please visit KB 113630. - 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/
Installing Parallels For Mac Windows 7
- Install or upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Visit KB 124250. - Install Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Visit KB 4729. - Migrate my current Windows PC to a Parallels Desktop for Mac virtual machine.
For instructions, visit KB 123929. - Register and activate Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Visit KB 124225. - Launch Windows from Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Visit KB 115170. - Upgrade my license to Pro Edition
Visit KB 123159. - Install Quicken, MS Office or other software in Windows virtual machine.
Visit KB 119310. - Learn how to use the Coherence mode.
Visit KB 4670. - Learn how to use the Parallels Desktop sharing tools.
Visit KB 122567.
- What is Parallels Toolbox?
Visit KB 123903 and KB 124200 to learn about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and for Windows. - How can I get Parallels Toolbox?
See KB 123902 about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and KB 124202 about the Windows version. - 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.
- How to give more hard disk space to a Windows virtual machine?
Visit KB 113972. - How can I improve virtual machine performance on my Mac?
Visit KB 112091 . - How to reinstall Parallels Tools in Windows Guest OS?
Visit KB 4841. - Network issues in the virtual machine.
Visit KB 8978. - Error: Unable to start the virtual machine. There's not enough disk space available.
Visit KB 10117.
Parallels , the software program that lets you run OS X and another operating system side-by-side on a Mac computer, is getting an upgrade. Version 11 ushers in support for the two newest OSes in 2015; Windows 10 and the forthcoming OS X El Capitan . It also promises to be much faster (up to 50 percent in some cases) than the versions before it.
Parallels Desktop for Mac is a virtualization system that has been letting people run Windows and other operating systems on their Macs for years. The system can run different operating systems without requiring separate computers for home and work. It also allows software developers to protect their host computers by isolating possible viruses to the affected operating system.
With the upgrade, you get three product choices with this launch: Parallels Desktop 11, Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac Pro Edition and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition. Parallels Desktop 11 gets several performance improvements, including up to 50 percent faster boot and shutdown times and 20 percent faster file operations, both for Windows.
Windows 10 Compatibility Checker
You'll also be able to use Windows 10's always-on Cortana feature, where you can ask Microsoft's digital personal assistant for directions, restaurant recommendations, sports scores and more, even when you're in OS X. Finally, a new Travel Mode tells your Windows OS to use less power when you're away from a charger, giving you better battery life for your Mac.
The Pro version is brand-new this year and it's built for developers with support for Docker, Visual Studio, Chef and other developer tools. The Business Edition is for IT departments, with built-in administrative features to manage other machines running Parallels, plus extended support from the company.
If you already have Parallels version 9 or 10, you can upgrade to version 11 for $49.99 (£34.99, AU$64.95). You'll also get an offer to upgrade to the Mac Pro Edition instead for $49.99 (£34.99, AU$64.95) per year, which also comes with a free subscription to Parallels' remote-access program, Access. For new customers, Parallels Desktop 11 costs $79.99 (£64.99, AU$99.95) flat-out, while the Mac Pro Edition and the Business Edition each cost $99.99 (£69.99, AU$125.00) per year individually.