Run Windows on your Mac without rebooting. Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac makes it easy to run Windows, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting. With Parallels' award winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and critical Windows applications such as Outlook, Access, QuickBooks, Internet Explorer and more, all at the same time. This new release of Parallels Desktop for Mac comes packed with 50+ new features and enhancements including the ability to drag-and-drop files between desktops, run Windows programs like native Mac applications and migrate your existing PC to your Mac. And with the Installation Wizard to help you get started, you'll be up and running in just three clicks of the mouse. Compatible with Windows (Vista, XP, 2003, NT, 2000, Me, 98, 95, 3.11, and 3.1), any Linux distribution, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, eComStation or MS-DOSMinimum System Requirements Intel-based Mac 1 GB of RAM (2GB recommended to run Windows Vista) 450 MB of hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate to your virtual machine Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later Internet connection required for online updates Requires Windows or other operating system (not included)
With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is easier than ever to use with its brand new Mac user interface and lightning-fast performance. This new version is packed with dozens of new features that make running Windows programs on a Mac completely seamless.
Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications. Click to enlarge.
Run Mac OS X and Windows side-by-side. Click to enlarge.
Comprehensive internet security and privacy tools. Click to enlarge.
Performance and Innovation Make Parallels #1. Now Includes More than 50 Powerful New Features! Click to enlarge.
Run Windows on Your Mac the Easy Way. Right Alongside Mac OS X. Parallels Desktop for Mac makes it possible to run Windows XP or Vista, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting. With Parallels' award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops! Launch Windows applications like Mac applications--right from your Mac's dock.
Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 is the biggest upgrade ever with over 50 new features. It also comes with a complete suite of essential tools you need to run Windows on a Mac. Parallels Desktop now ships with $175 in bonus software including Kaspersky Internet Security, Acronis Disk Director and Acronis True Image.
Lightning-fast performance Parallels Desktop takes advantage of Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors and Intel VT-x hardware accelerated virtualization, for near-native speed and rock-solid performance. With support for up to 8 GB RAM, 2TB virtual hard disks and up to 4 CPUs, Parallels Desktop for Mac delivers maximum performance.
Unmatched Compatibility Enjoy all the benefits of having a Mac and keep running the Windows programs you can't live without. Parallels Desktop for Mac runs thousands of Windows applications and is compatible with your favorite USB devices including mobile phones, printers, scanners and GPS devices. With Parallels Desktop you can run any version of Windows, including Vista and XP, as well as Linux, FreeBSD, even MS-DOS, at the same time as OS X! Parallels also supports running Mac OS X Leopard Server in a virtual machine.
Remotely manage your Parallels virtual machine with our Free iPhone App. Click to enlarge.
Comprehensive Protection and Privacy Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky protects your Windows programs from virus and spyware threats and even includes a firewall and anti-spam tools. Parallels Desktop also includes SmartGuard instant "snapshots" which make backup and recovery easier than ever.
Features
Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance
Use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
Install Windows XP and Vista in 3 easy steps
New--Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications
Run thousands of Windows applications at near native speed
New--Support for OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 3D graphics software including games
Drag and drop files between Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
New--Parallels Energy Saver maximizes notebook battery life
New--Built-in Windows virus and spyware protection
Migrate your existing PC to your Mac. Even import Boot Camp partitions and VMware Fusion virtual machines.
New--Use iPhone to manage virtual machines
New--Speech recognition support. Use your voice to control major Parallels commands.
Unmatched Ease of Use
Includes $175 in Essential Windows Software
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 protects against virus and spyware threats, plus firewall and antispam. $79.99 value
Acronis TrueImage Home backup and recovery software for Windows. $49.99 value
Acronis Disk Director Suite disk partitioning software for Windows. $49.95 value
With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is the #1 Mac System Utility.*
90 Day Money Back Guarantee If you are not completely satisfied with Parallels Desktop for Mac for any reason, you may return the software directly to Nova Development within 90 days of purchase for your money back.
*No. 1 claim based on NPD Techworld Reports for the period 8/1/06 - 8/31/08. Reviews and awards cited may be for previous versions of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows operating system sold separately.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Parallels Desktop 4.0:
Outstanding product. Very easy to set-up a virtual machine that allows you run Windows on your Mac. Seamless experience with both Mac and Windows working together on your desktop
Raw product and false advertising:
I had Parallels Desktop 3.0 for about 1 year and it was working pretty good. The problems I had were crashes of Parallels Tools software in Vista (it started after upgrade to some newer build) and also I wanted x64 support and better DirectX support. The Parallels site promised me all things I wanted and also 50% speed up. So that sounded like a miracle. I didn't want to pay $40 for upgrade, but there was some additional discount for the first buyers, so I finally purchased it via website. I... more info
Parallels - 2 computers in one - and more:
I am very happy with Parallels 4.0 - I was using the previous version and although I was happy to have Windows on Mac machines I found certain limitations. One inparticuliar was the amount of video ram that you could allocate, it was too low and affected graphic programs and game performance. With the new version you are able to do your Windows work and play medium end Windows games on Mac without even noticing that you are not on a "PC."
Horrible, Horrible, Horrible Customer Support:
I have spent a full hour trying to get support for an activation key which was incorrectly given, and NO ONE has been able to solve the problem. I am constantly given another phone number, and then given the wrong kind of activation key (an upgrade when I need a full version key). BUY VMWare Fusion (which I own); I WOULDN'T BLINK AT THIS RIDICULOUS COMPANY WHO HAS TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
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