The killer app for Mac is now even better than ever!
Run Windows, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Mac, without rebooting. With Parallels’ award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and Windows at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops!
Leading the way with our trademark innovation, Parallels Desktop 3.0 comes packed with 50+ new features and enhancements, including Snapshots, 3D graphics, and the new Parallels-only SmartSelect.
FREE to existing Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac customers, the latest software update includes many exciting new integration features and enhancements requested by the Parallels community. Download the latest update to evaluate!
The newest additions and enhancements include:
New! Support for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3 in a virtual machine
New! Boot Camp support for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3 in a virtual machine
New! Improved MacBook Air support for optimized functionality
New! Access user-defined Shared Folders in SmartSelect – instead of All Mac disks or home folders
Enhanced! Enhanced shared folders, including support for removable drives and increased transfer speeds for SmartSelect
Enhanced! Improved overall virtual machines for performance and reliability
Top 5 reasons to run Parallels:
Run Windows-only applications on your Mac.
Many of today’s most popular applications are Windows-only. Parallels enables you to run these applications on your Mac. Play computer games? Most PC games only run on Windows. With Parallels, you no longer have to sacrifice your favorite games!
Run Selected 3D Games and Applications.
OpenGL and DirectX support lets you explore a whole new world of 3D games and applications right on your Mac.
Use phones, MP3 players, and cameras with your Mac.
With Parallels, you can use your favorite devices, even if they’re Windows-only. Connect your phone, camera, and MP3 player to your Mac!
Run OS X, Windows, and Linux at the same time.
With Parallels, you can run all of your favorite applications at the same time, regardless of the OS! No more rebooting to switch between OSes to use the applications you need.
No-worry migrations!
Parallels Transporter takes the hassle out of migration. No more losing valuable data, customizing your computer all over again, or reinstalling software. In just a few simple steps, you can move your entire existing Windows system to your new Mac.
Dedicated to the Mac community, Parallels Desktop has led the industry with ground-breaking innovation since 2005. Used by more than half a million Mac users worldwide, Parallels has built its business on listening to its customers and delivering the functionality they want.
The following Must-Have features are only available from Parallels:
SmartSelect
Set your applications free from their OS prisons! Set any Windows or Mac application to be the default for any file from either OS.
Snapshot Manager
Save the state of your VM’s memory, settings, and hard drive with a single click. Create and manage as many snapshots as you want, and revert to any snapshot at any time.
Parallels Complete Shared Folders
Share files between OS X and Windows with easy-to-setup shared folders and "drag-and-drop". Mount the Windows drive to the Mac desktop for instant access to Windows files!
Parallels Explorer
Access your VM’s files and folders straight from the Mac desktop, even if your virtual machine is shut down. Now with Unicode support!
Kaspersky Internet Security
Protect your Windows virtual machine from viruses and spyware with a FREE 6-month subscription.
MacWorld UK names Parallels Desktop for Mac an "Editor's Choice" and gives Parallels Desktop
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