Parallels For Mac How To Use

1. Parallels Desktop for Mac Feature Suggestions
  Share your suggested feature requests for Parallels Desktop for Mac in this forum. Vote for the ideas you love and share the new ones!
  Latest:[Licensing] Use one license on several personal computersBrendanH2,Sep 6, 2019 at 9:49 AM
2. Installation and Configuration
  Share your experience about installing, configuring and fine-tuning Parallels Desktop.
  Latest:Converted VM always says 'Preparing to configure your virtual machine' on every resumeshubb,Sep 6, 2019 at 4:38 PM
3. Windows Guest OS Discussion
  Share your experience about running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
  Latest:anyone use colemak layout?Jeff7,Sep 6, 2019 at 9:16 AM
4. Mac OS X Guest OS Discussion
  Share your experience about running Mac OS X in Parallels Desktop.
  Latest:Snapshot deletion painfully slowJames Rome,Sep 6, 2019 at 10:44 AM
5. Linux Guest OS Discussion
  Share your experience about running Linux in Parallels Desktop.
  Latest:Unable to Install an Ubuntu 14.04 Guest with Parallels 15PatrickB17,Sep 6, 2019 at 11:49 AM
6. Other Guest OS Types Discussion
  Share your experience about running guest OS types not specified above in Parallels Desktop.
  Latest:Android-x86 - apps from Google Play don't work?TomO4,Aug 30, 2019
7. General Questions
  Post your question about Parallels Desktop here if it doesn't fit into any of the categories above.
  Latest:Mudbox and Intel Drivers Problem:MichaelMcF,Sep 6, 2019 at 3:40 PM
8. Parallels Provider for Vagrant
  Using plugin for Vagrant with Parallels Desktop for Mac
  Latest:Network won't come upAronT,Aug 12, 2019
1. Latest:Disable Break Timembriffa,Sep 6, 2019 at 1:31 AM
2. Parallels Toolbox Feature Suggestions
  Share your suggested feature requests for Parallels Toolbox in this forum. Add likes for the ideas you love and share the new ones!
  Latest:Size window to pre-defined sizeRogierWeenen,Sep 4, 2019 at 12:10 AM
3. Latest:Cannot reinstall Parallels Toolbox Version 13Maria@Parallels,Sep 5, 2019 at 7:29 PM
1. Installation and Configuration
  Share your experience about installing and tuning Parallels Access on your iPad
  Latest:Install and run two Parallels Desktop Installations on Mac e.g. 10 and 13BarryW3,Sep 6, 2019 at 9:48 AM
2. Account and Subscription Management
  Post your question about Parallels Access subscription and registration
  Latest:Urgently need to extend trial period waiting for purchase dept to finalizeMaria@Parallels,Sep 3, 2019 at 11:04 PM
3. Accessing your Mac
  Share your experience about remotely accessing your Mac using Parallels Access
  Latest:AZERTY keyboard layout not supported through Parallels Access onlineDennyK1,Sep 4, 2019 at 10:48 AM
4. Accessing your PC
  Share your experience about remotely accessing your PC using Parallels Access
  Latest:Parallels or Bootcamp!!!gasol,Sep 2, 2019 at 10:10 AM
5. Parallels Access and Parallels Desktop for Mac
  Share your experience about using Parallels Access in conjunction with Parallels Desktop for Mac
  Latest:License for Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac registered with other accountMaria@Parallels,Jun 10, 2019
6. General Questions
  Post your question about Parallels Access here if it doesn't fit into any of the categories above
  Latest:How recover PST password for MS Outlook Email clientLoganJ1,Sep 6, 2019 at 3:56 AM
1. Parallels Remote Application Server
  Parallels Remote Application Server is a solution for virtual application and desktop delivery.
  Latest:Switch between applications active windows in html5ManishM1,Sep 3, 2019 at 6:01 PM
2. Latest:Let's encrypt supportRomanC1,Aug 20, 2019
3. Latest:HTML5 Website customizationEugene. K.,Jul 3, 2019
4. Latest:Get Active Remote Desktop SessionsJoseS7,Apr 9, 2019
5. Latest:Android app - Loading issueMindiaG,Jun 23, 2019
6. Latest:Issue with French azerty MacBook Pro (with touchbar)jpc,May 10, 2019
7. Latest:Client authentication issues.itmagliecalcio,Aug 26, 2019
8. Latest:VPN/2x Works from office but not at home.natel2,Aug 8, 2019
9. Latest:Client Shortcut Key and Mouse Button Pass-Throughjpc,Jul 5, 2019
10. Latest:Windows Phone errorJeffN4,Apr 5, 2019
11. Latest:IP address???ThomasAdams24,Jul 4, 2019
1. Latest:Mac OS X Configuration Profile (security - with Authorization)SergeyD1,Aug 27, 2019
2. Latest:Right-click to Add DEP Devices to CollectionRyan Morren,Aug 20, 2019
1. Parallels Mobile Device Management
  Parallels Mobile Device Management is a platform to manage and secure your mobile devices.
  Latest:Can I prevent an app from opening?anushdigital,Jun 28, 2019

How To Use Parallels Desktop For Mac
Parallels For Mac How To Synchronize
Download Windows 10 For Parallels
Parallels For Mac How To Use

Up to Date

Optimized for the latest Windows 10 updates and ready for macOS Catalina (10.15).

Ultimate Flexibility

Virtual machine that underlies Parallels Desktop does not have a wireless adapter. Parallels Desktop does not natively offer Wireless support (like a virtualized Wireless device). Instead, it connects directly to the Wireless device the Host uses. As mentioned in the comments, Windows is not a free product and so if you want to use Parallels for Mac you will have to buy a genuine copy of Windows as well. As an alternative, in order to run a windows program on a Mac (depending on the Mac version and the program you are trying to run) you could always have a look into WineHQ. Any Mac that is capable of running Parallels Desktop Lite and any Mac compatible with macOS Mojave should be able to get this working, but performance will be better on machines with more hardware resources, so the more RAM and the faster the CPU and hard disk, the better the experience will be. How to run Windows on Mac using Parallels Desktop 13. Of course, you'll need Parallels Desktop and Windows 10 in order to download and install them. Parallels Desktop costs $79.99 for a standard license.

How To Use Parallels Desktop For Mac

Works with OS X, Windows 10, 8.1, and 7, Google Chrome^™,Linux and Unix, and macOS Server. No more having to choose between PC or Mac.

Touch Bar

Add Windows applications to Touch Bar^™ for instant access and customization.

Connect Devices

USB, USB-C, Thunderbolt and FireWire devices connect with Windows. Pair your Bluetooth^® devices—including Xbox One controller, stylus pen and printer—to work with both Windows and macOS.

Retina^® Display Support

Smart resizing and independent screen resolutions for separate displays.

One-Click Tuning

Parallels For Mac How To Synchronize

Select productivity, games, design, software testing, or development, and Parallels Desktop will optimize your VM settings and performance for you.

Instant Access

Download Windows 10 For Parallels

Launch and access Windows applications right from the Mac Dock.

Save Disk Space

Get the most out of your Mac with automatic Disk Space optimization.

Office 365 Integration

Allows Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents in Safari to open in their native Windows Office application.

Works with Boot Camp

Reuse your existing Boot Camp installation. Converting a virtual machine from Boot Camp is easy—just follow our installation assistant at startup.

Volume License Key

Unified volume license key, centralized license management, and advanced security features are available in Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition.

Travel Mode

Extend battery life while away from a power source.

Bonus! Parallels^® Toolbox

Over 30 one-touch tools—clean your drive, take screenshots, download a video, and more, all with just a single click.

Bonus! Remote Access

Remote access to your Mac from any iOS device, Android device, or browser with Parallels Access^®.

24/7 Support

Premium 24/7 phone, email, and social support after activation.