ChromeOS version
ChromeOS version 85 or later
Windows productivity is possible with select Lenovo ChromeOS devices
Achieve maximum Windows productivity by accessing full-featured desktop apps—even offline. Parallels® Desktop for ChromeOS brings Windows to ChromeOS devices with simple, secure IT orchestration and use.
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System Requirements
Consider adding on Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS IT managed licenses with compatible Lenovo ChromeOS Enterprise devices to run full-featured Windows desktop apps.
Processor
Intel® Core i3*, i5 or i7
AMD Ryzen™3**, 5 or 7
*11th Gen i3 and newer
**Ryzen 3 5000 series and newer
Memory
8GB of RAM
Storage
128GB or more
Additional Requirements
Google Admin console
Chrome Enterprise Upgrade or
Chrome Education Upgrade
Microsoft Windows license
Corporate storage server
See full system requirements and documentation here.
How to activate your Parallels Desktop license
Step 1
View the Quick Start Guide to understand how to redeem and enable Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS Licenses.
Step 3
Assign the license and set up Parallels Desktop for your users in the Google Admin console.
Step 4
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Meet the evolving challenges of modern enterprise and educational institutions
Enable access, efficiency & performance
Deliver familiar full-featured Windows apps to your teams’ Chromebooks so they can be fully operational wherever they’re working – at home, in transit, even offline.
Ensure security & reliability
Reduce IT burden and eliminate stress leveraging Google’s advanced security, audit and management standards and Parallels’ unique cross-platform expertise.
Simple to deploy and manage
IT can easily administer, license, and manage this desktop solution, addressing specific needs across the organization with the app licensing feature in the Google Admin console.
Parallels Desktop for the Enterprise
Optimize your teams and business for work success without the headaches that keep IT pros up at night.
Parallels Desktop for Education
Maximize productivity with a cross-platform solution that strengthens learning & simplifies IT.
Work: Fast. Easy. Anywhere.
Get the speed, power, and tools you need to perform at your best no matter where you are
Always-on access to critical productivity apps within Windows
- Effortlessly switch between ChromeOS and Windows – no need to reboot
- Suspend and Resume Windows to instantly get back up and running
- Open files on ChromeOS using Windows applications
- BONUS: Access 30+ one-touch tools with included Parallels Toolbox (learn more)
Work that’s ready whenever, wherever
- Utilize the full feature sets of desktop applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more
- Access Windows Desktop, Documents, Downloads and custom folders from ChromeOS Files
- No internet? No problem! Files and apps are fully accessible both online and offline
Full ChromeOS integration for a familiar & friendly experience
- Easily move content, files and text between ChromeOS and Windows via a shared clipboard or by simple drag and drop
- Print from Windows to supported printers
- Stay in the flow with seamless mouse, camera, microphone, audio & docking plus USB smart card reader support
- Enjoy the view with dynamic resolution and full screen support
Management streamlined. Security simplified. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Optimize your teams and business for remote work success without the headaches that keep IT pros up at night.
Google Admin console
Deploy and manage fast & at scale right from the Google Admin console.
Specify a link to a Windows virtual machine and enable it for selected business unit(s)— it’s as simple as that.
Windows Ecosystem
Have Windows management already in place? Active Directory and Microsoft Endpoint Management solutions work in the virtual machine like they do on a real PC.
ChromeOS Security
Ensure peace of mind with ChromeOS verified boot, multilevel encryption, Google Play Protect and Google Safe Browsing, remote deactivation, sandbox apps, and security updates every six weeks.
Robust Support
Rich documentation for administrators and users along with premium Parallels support ensure positive experiences and productive output across the organization.
Lenovo + ChromeOS
The new 14” ThinkPad Chromebook provides a corporate workhorse to round out the enterprise portfolio. Ideal for today’s work-from-anywhere environment, the ThinkPad C14 Chromebook delivers the quality and durability you expect from Lenovo.
Lees meerVeelgestelde vragen
If your ChromeOS device is managed by IT, ask them to help and refer to this landing page.
If your ChromeOS device is not managed by IT, there is no way to use a Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS Enterprise and Education Edition license.
If your ChromeOS device is not managed by IT, there is no way to use a Parallels Desktop for ChromeOS Enterprise and Education Edition license.
The information above is outlined here.
A lot of information is covered by the IT Administrator’s Guide available here.
Yes, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported.