Parallels Desktop 6 is a software package for Intel Macs that allows you to configure and run virtual machines from within Mac OS X. Make your life easier with the ability to run a variety of Windows, DOS, Linux, and other x86 operating systems side-by-side, all from within OS X.
Desktop 6 for Mac brings vastly improved 3D graphics rendering, battery life and security, all while a new 64-bit engine and added Parallels Mobile iOS app let you take full advantage of the power of your Mac. You can now run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side without ever having to reboot.
Seamless Simplicity
Improved Logic Between Windows and Mac
- Setup and manage multiple virtual machines on your Mac simply, quickly and more efficiently with better control over your Boot Camp partitions, your open windows in Expose, and Active Corners
- Easily drag-and-drop documents, pictures and music between Windows and Mac apps
- Boot Camp virtual machines can now be freely suspended and then safely resumed
- Time Machine backups can now be synced with SmartGuard snapshots, to reduce the space required for backups
- Keyboard shortcut for hiding/showing Parallels Desktop and all its windows
- Import of third-party virtual machines has been integrated into the main application
- Parallels Image Tool has been integrated into the main application
- Parallels Transporter is now accessible through the "Import Virtual Machines" option on the Welcome Screen
- Open your Windows applications without seeing Parallels Desktop interface elements even when your virtual machine is powered off
- Shut down Windows and its applications in Coherence without seeing Parallels Desktop interface
- Automatic generation of support code for easier access to Parallels Support
- Improved support for Boot Camp partitions using multiple disks
- Automatic SmartGuard snapshots taken after a timeout if the user does not respond to the prompts
- Improved active screen corners behavior in Full Screen mode
- Scaling of the virtual machine screen when its window is resized, if Parallels Tools are not installed or inactive
- Windows applications can be set as the default applications for handling CDs and DVDs inserted into the Mac
Windows Applications in Your Dock and Spotlight
- Windows 7 icons in the Dock behave like true Windows 7 icons, with support for Jump Lists, progress indicators and duplicate app icons being grouped to one icon
- Search for your Windows programs with Spotlight
- Windows Applications folders in the Dock now contain "My Computer", "Control Panel" and other useful shortcuts that are usually present in the Windows Start menu
- Progress for downloads and other operations is now displayed on the Windows 7 applications icons in the Dock
Smoother Transition from Other Virtual Machines
- Bring all of your virtual machines into Parallels Desktop 6 for a better experience
- Supports import of Boot Camp partition into a Parallels virtual machine
- Supports import of Virtual Box 3.1.2 and 3.1.4 virtual machines
- Faster and smoother import of VMware and Virtual PC virtual machines
Enhanced Performance
64-bit Virtual Machine Performance
- Fully utilize your Mac's hardware to maximize speed and performance for Windows
- Create powerful 32/64-bit VMs with up to 8 CPUs and 2TB virtual RAM
- Improved 3D performance - up to 80% faster than in Parallels Desktop 5
- Improved battery life
- 64-bit virtual machine process for improved performance of virtual machines, especially of those with more than 1 GB of memory
- Improved overall performance
- Faster Windows startup and shutdown
- Reduced time for resuming paused and suspended virtual machines on Macs with powerful configurations
- Better performance of Linux in virtual machines
- Faster Parallels Tools installation
Parallels Mobile iOS App
- Enjoy full access and control of your virtual machine from wherever you are with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad mobile app
- Access and use programs in a virtual machine remotely, even if you are not on the same network as your Mac
Reduce Costs with Full-Featured Virtual Machines and Devices
- Support for IPv6
- Intel (e1000) virtual network adapter for Windows and Linux guests
- 35% faster virtual machines with virtual SATA hard drive interface support
- Smoother USB mouse transition between Mac and the virtual machine, even when Parallels Tools are not installed
- Faster input and navigation operations with USB keyboards
- Improved handling of shortcuts and other keyboard operations
- Enterprise-ready for Developers and IT Administrators
Flexible Personalization
More Mac-Like Appearance
- Improved user interface and new look and feel
- Use Apple gestures in Windows apps, map your keyboard shortcuts or use Apple Remote to control Windows apps
- Use OS X keyboard shortcuts in Windows applications
- Redesigned USB connection dialog makes connecting USB devices simpler than ever
- Preferences dialog has been simplified and now fully conforms to the Mac OS style
- Virtual machine configuration dialog has been simplified and redesigned
- Crystal mode is an extension for Coherence
- Improved animation when switching between the Coherence, Full Screen, and Window modes
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts in Coherence Mode
- Don't worry about learning Windows keyboard shortcuts: Use Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts to make Windows applications work the way you do
- Mac OS shortcuts can be used to manage Windows applications when using Crystal mode
- Arrow icon in the Mac menu bar for customizing Windows tray icons in Coherence
Make Windows More Like A Mac
- Use Apple Gestures in Windows applications, map your keyboard shortcuts, or use Apple Remote to control Windows programs
- Support for Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications (yes, even 4-finger ones
- Easily organize and view all open windows in stunning style with Exposé
- Use Spaces to group windows and reduce clutter
Immersive Gaming and Graphics
Enhanced 3D Graphics
- Up to 80% faster than in Parallels Desktop 5
- Use a wide variety of design programs and games with DirectX 9.0c/9Ex and Shader Model 3 support
- Parallels Desktop 6 boots Windows more than 2 times faster than VMware Fusion 3.1
- Parallels Desktop 6 scores more than 2 times better on 3D graphics performance than VMware Fusion 3.1
Seamless Gaming and Video Action
- Enhanced DirectX 9 support for better gaming experience
- Support for OpenGL extensions available in Mac OS X 10.6.4 Snow Leopard
- Support for Xorg 1.8 in Linux virtual machines, including Fedora 13 and Open SUSE 11.3
- Fixed OpenGL support in Ubuntu 10.04 virtual machines
Added Support for Surround Sound 5.1
- Immerse yourself in games, movies, and music with Surround Sound 5.1 support for Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista
- Use any external Surround Sound 5.1 USB or FireWire device simultaneously in your Mac and the virtual machine
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