Parallels Desktop for Mac

Parallels Desktop for Mac allows you to seamlessly run both Windows and Mac OS X Lion applications side-by-side with speed, control and confidence.  Click below for frequently asked questions, documentation and other helpful tools to get the answers you need.

  1. 1.
    How do I install Windows OS on a Mac using Parallels Desktop?

    To learn about installing Windows OS, please refer to this article for complete details: http://kb.parallels.com/4729.

  2. 2.
    What are the Parallels Desktop for Mac support options? How can I reach the support team?

    To learn about the Parallels Desktop for Mac support options please check the following KB article: http://kb.parallels.com/6571

  3. 3.
    Is Windows 8 supported on Parallels Desktop for Mac?

    The latest build of Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac is compatible with the previews of Windows 8. Please visit http://kb.parallels.com/112443 for more information on Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows 8.

  4. 4.
    How do I activate Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac?

    To learn about activation, please refer to this article for complete details: http://kb.parallels.com/111757.

  5. 5.
    I am unable to activate Parallels Desktop 7. What should I do?

    To learn about what to do if you have are unable to complete activation, please refer to this article for complete details: http://kb.parallels.com/111769.

  6. 6.
    Windows installation into a virtual machine fails

    To learn more about what to do the Windows installation fails, please refer to this article for instructions: http://kb.parallels.com/112940.

  7. 7.
    How do I migrate a PC to Parallels Desktop for Mac Virtual Machine?

    To learn about migrating your PC, please refer to this article for complete details: http://kb.parallels.com/113269.

  8. 8.
    How do I upgrade Windows XP or Vista installed in Parallels Desktop Virtual Machine to Windows 7?

    Please check the following KB article to learn more about upgrading to Windows 7, http://kb.parallels.com/113266.

  9. 9.
    Parallels Software Update Released – April 9, 2012

    Parallels has released an update to Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac. To update your current versions, click the “Check for Updates” option in the Parallels Desktop menu and follow the installation instructions. For details on what is contained in the update please visit: http://kb.parallels.com/en/113623

    To see the complete Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac updates Summary visit http://kb.parallels.com/en/113626.

  10. 10.
    How do I upgrade to Parallels Desktop for Mac?

    To learn more about how to upgrade, please refer to the following article for complete details: http://kb.parallels.com/111871.

  11. 11.
    The process fails when I attempt to update Parallels Internet Security 2009 database

    For complete details on EOL (end of life) for database updates, please refer to this article for complete details: http://kb.parallels.com/113249.

Technical Documentation

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Document Name Format
Readme for Parallels Desktop PDF | RTF
Getting Started With Parallels Desktop PDF
Parallels Desktop User’s Guide PDF
Parallels Mobile User’s Guide PDF
Parallels Python API Reference PDF
Parallels C API Reference PDF
Parallels Desktop Advanced VM Configuration PDF
Parallels Command Line Reference Guide PDF
Parallels Virtualization SDK Programmer’s Guide PDF

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