Optional: Install Parellels Tools. Virtual machines work better with Parallels Tools installed. These tools add extra virtual drivers that make your virtual Mac run better, and Parallels Tools actually works with macOS Mojave as of this writing.
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Parallels allows Apple users to run Windows on a Mac OS X computer. The software creates a Windows virtual machine that is able to run alongside the native operating system. Whilst Apple's Bootcamp app creates a bootable copy of Windows. Parallels is different in that it runs Windows within an environment on OS X. If you need it, Windows can be run in its own window, in full screen mode, or in an integrated view called Coherence. Coherence allows Mac and Windows apps to be used side by side. Key features include:.
Ultimate flexibility. Retina display support.
Connect devices. One-click performance tuning.
Office 365 integration. Save disc space.
Travel mode. Works with Boot Camp. Parallels can modify the standard Mac OS X interface, and adds a new window control button for any VMs. Along with the existing buttons that close and minimise windows, Parallels has a new button, which allows you to switch a VM into Coherence mode, thereby hiding the Windows desktop. This then allows any Windows apps to seamlessly sit right on the Mac OS desktop. A great feature of Parallels that is worth noting, is when you run Windows 10 in Coherence mode, the Windows Action Centre is able to be viewed as a panel, which slides in from the right-hand side of the screen, next to the Notification panel in Mac OS X.
Overall, Parallels is not the only virtualization option that is available for Mac OS X users who need to run Windows apps. It is, however, more of a polished product than the other products. The close integration of both Windows OS and Mac OS provides users the best of both worlds. You can switch easily between apps, regardless of which operating system they were written for, especially using Coherence.
Upgrading to Parallels Desktop 12 After upgrading to Parallels Desktop 12, you do not need to reinstall Windows or create a new virtual machine. You can use your existing virtual machine.
Note: If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac or Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition, you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you own. And install Parallels Desktop 12 and use your subscription license for activation. A subscription allows you to upgrade to the latest version at no additional charge as long as your subscription is valid.
Important: Upgrades are possible for Parallels Desktop 10 and later. For activation instructions with a Parallels Desktop 12 upgrade license from Parallels Desktop 10 or 11, visit. If your previous version key is for Parallels Desktop 9 or earlier, visit the to purchase a full license for Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac. To install Parallels Desktop 12, follow the instructions below. Instructions Note: before you proceed with the instruction below to be able to revert all the changes.
Parallels Desktop 12 is distributed as a downloadable.dmg image. The installation file is available at.
Double-click the downloaded Parallels Desktop 12 installation file with the.dmg extension to mount it to Finder. Then double-click the Install icon. Enter your Mac user account password to begin installation. Parallels Desktop 12 is now installed. Check out our tips for new users:.