Don't waste a minute. Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is simple and quick -- so you can quickly start running your Windows applications at lightning speed!
Install Windows 7, Vista or XP just three easy clicks
Enjoy virtual machines that run three times faster than our previous version
Run it on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, including 64-bit Snow Leopard
Quickly and easily migrate your entire Windows or Linux system (or 3rd-party VM) to your Mac
Get instant access to your files, folders and data across Windows and Mac OS X with SmartX technologies
Enjoy maximum performance that the latest Intel VT-x2 virtualization technologies provide
Fully utilize Mac hardware to maximize Windows speed and virtual machine performance
Automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, keeping your virtual machine optimized
Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, keeping your virtual machine optimized
Enjoy faster USB transfer speeds
Quickly find all of your Windows apps in the new Windows applications folder in the Dock
Full support for Aero and Flip 3D -- the premium desktop graphics experience in Windows 7 and Vista with OpenGL 2.1 support
Adaptive Hypervisor automatically optimizes performance as you move between operating systems
Define specific VMs to automatically boot during startup for faster access
Over a network or on your desktop, share data, files, and folders between Windows and Mac OS X
Run games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support for optimal performance
Parallels Desktop is the first virtualization product for the Mac to provide the full Linux OpenGL 2.1 3D experience, side-by-side with your Mac, complete with Compiz
256MB video RAM support drives faster, smoother video output
Enjoy faster, smooth response to user interaction
Smarter
Transform Windows applications by making them look like native Mac applications with the MacLook Theme
Pull the shades on Windows altogether. Access Windows and Mac apps from the Mac Dock in Crystal Mode
Run Windows and Mac apps side-by-side as if both operating systems have melted together into one in Coherence Mode
Choose to run your Virtual Machine as a separate window alongside your Mac apps thanks to Windows Mode
View all your Virtual Machines and programs running in transparent windows working in Mac OS X in Modality Mode
Don't give up the familiarity of Windows. Replace your Mac desktop with Windows 7, Vista, or XP thanks to a Full Screen Mode
Support for Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications -- yes, even 4-finger gestures
Use Apple remote to control Windows applications or download our free iPhone app to manage virtual machines remotely
Easily organize and view all open windows in stunning style with a single keystroke thanks to Exposé support
Group our windows and reduce clutter by switching between views of open applications and windows via the OS X Spaces function
Start, stop, and configure your virtual machines more easily with our new interface
SmartSelect allows you to open Windows files with Mac apps and Mac files with Windows apps. Set on the fly or as your default
Just drag and drop to move files, folders, images and data seamlessly back and forth between Windows and Mac OS X
Move formatted text and graphics between Windows, Linux and Mac apps without losing formatting via Smart Copy & Paste
Start Menu integration allows you to launch Windows and Mac apps right from the Dock. Easy access to all of your Windows applications from the Windows applications file
Use select voice commands to talk to Parallels Desktop and just tell it what you want
Share screenshots across Windows and Mac OS X with this easy-to-use, one-click tool
Improved USB device compatibility with printers, cameras, mobile phones, scanners, GPS, and more
Run Mac and Windows applications on more than one monitor for more flexibility
Mount removable devices to Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously for instant access across both systems
More Powerful
Run more than 60 different operating systems side-by-side with Mac OS X, including Linux, BSD, and Windows
Use thousands of programs, including Outlook, Project, Access, Internet Explorer, QuickBooks, and more
Step up to full support for Mac OS X Server, 8 virtual CPUs, 64-bit Windows, and 64-bit Snow Leopard Server
Get extra long battery life when you use Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac on your laptop
Run games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9.0c/9Ex with Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support for optimal performance
Parallels Image Tools allow you to instantly maximize disk space and easily resize VM partitions with virtual hard disk capacity changes
Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space when not being used, to keep your virtual machine optimized
The Arconis Disk Director Suite for Windows facilitates data allocation and protection
Access secure network resources with SmartCard authentication
Your Mac and virtual machines can access VLANs set up by your IT administrator
Virtual Machine Lock Down ensures that users cannot change a disk image by creating virtual machines that require an administrator password to add or remove programs
Virtualize today's leading server operating systems (Leopard Server, Snow Leopard Server including 64-bit and Windows Server 2008/2003) in a guest environment
Use administrator tools to protect and secure virtual machines, like Lock Down to prevent changes to the virtual machine and isolating virtual machines from OS X
Parallels Internet Security provides protection against virus and spyware threats. Powered by Kaspersky technology, it includes a firewall, a scanner, filtering, and identity protection
SmartGuard allows you to schedule automatic snapshots for easy and reliable virtual machine backup -- save a complete record including Windows, files, software and settings
For private and secure computing, SafeMode enables you to reset and restore your virtual machine
Application
Virtualization
Compatibility
Intel Macs
System Requirements
Computer: Intel Mac Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2 Memory: 1GB (2GB recommended for Vista and 7); Support for any memory configuration, up to 16GB, without modifying your host system Hard Drive: 450MB (15GB per virtual machine recommended) Hardware: CD-ROM drive Display: 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter Internet connection required for software updates