Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac
The programs you need. The computer you want. The best of both worlds.
Run Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, Solaris and any version of Linux simultaneously on your Intel-powered Mac without rebooting. With Parallels award-winning virtualization software, you can run Mac OS X and Windows and other operating systems at the same time. Use key Windows-only applications such as Outlook, Internet Explorer, Quicken, SQL Server, SolidWorks and AutoCAD without sacrificing the security, comfort and functionality of your Mac!
Parallels Desktop 3.0 is better than ever!
Parallels continues to lead the way in innovative virtual desktop functionality and Parallels Desktop 3.0 is no exception. Packed with over 50 new features and enhancements, including Snapshots, 3D graphics support, and the new Parallels-only Smartselect, this already amazing application just got even better. |
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New! Also available: Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac Premium Edition
Top reasons to run Parallels Desktop
It’s Easy to Use!
- New! Mac OS X “Leopard” support! Take Parallels Desktop with you when you upgrade your Mac’s operating system.
- New! Open Windows files with Mac apps and Mac files with Windows apps using Parallels-only SmartSelect feature.
Run Windows software like native Mac applications right on the Mac desktop with Parallels Coherence. Now with Apple Exposé and transparent windows support.
- New! Windows now mirrors the contents of your Mac’s home directory. Keep your favorite files right at your fingertips!
- Three viewing modes let you view Windows the way you want.
- Parallels Installation Assistant makes installing Windows on your Mac even easier than installing it on a PC!
It’s Fast!
- Parallels Desktop leads the industry as the most powerful, fully developed solution designed specifically to take 100% advantage of Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors and hardware accelerated virtualization such as Intel VT-x, allowing you to run multiple operating systems at near native speeds.
- Use Parallels Transporter to migrate your entire existing Windows or Linux PC to your Parallels virtual machine in minutes without losing data.
It’s Secure!
- New! Create and manage multiple snapshots and revert to any snapshot at any time with Parallels’ exclusive Snapshot Manager.
- New! With Parallels Security Manager, you can completely isolate your VM from your Mac and nearly eliminate the risk of infecting OS X with spyware or malware.
- Multiple IP addresses appear as one, making your VM far less vulnerable to hackers.
- Protect yourself with a FREE 6-month subscription to Kaspersky Internet Security.
It’s Flexible!
- New! Run select Windows-only 3D games and graphics applications on your Mac.
- New! Use Parallels Explorer to browse Windows files directly from the Mac desktop even if Windows is shut down or suspended.
- New! Mount your Parallels virtual hard drive to your Mac desktop for instant access to your favorite Windows files and folders.
- New! Map Mac folders to Windows letter drives for quick and easy access to your favorite files from either OS.
- New! Change Sound Devices ‘on the fly’. Sync your Apple iPhone with Outlook.
- Drag-and-drop files and folders between Windows and OS X. Only Parallels Desktop lets you create and configure Shared Folders ‘on the fly’.