Using Parallels to Run Windows
Parallels was the first commercial application to allow Windows to run side by side with OS X on Intel-based Macs. Learn how to install and use Parallels, as well as how to use Windows on your Mac.
Parallels Desktop for Mac
Parallels Desktop for Mac allows you to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems side by side with OS X. Because Parallels can run multiple OSes simultaneously, it's easy to share data between them.
Parallels Desktop for Mac allows you to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems side by side with OS X. Because Parallels can run multiple OSes simultaneously, it's easy to share data between them.
Parallels Desktop for Mac: Windows Express Installation Option
Parallels Desktop for Mac lets you install and run many different operating systems, but because most Mac users will choose to install Windows, Parallels includes a Windows Express installation option.
Parallels Desktop for Mac lets you install and run many different operating systems, but because most Mac users will choose to install Windows, Parallels includes a Windows Express installation option.
Install Vista After Creating a Virtual Machine With Windows Express
You've already created a Parallels virtual machine to contain your Vista environment; now it's time to actually install Vista.
You've already created a Parallels virtual machine to contain your Vista environment; now it's time to actually install Vista.
Parallels Desktop for Mac: Custom Windows Install
Parallels Desktop for Mac offers multiple methods for installing guest operating systems. The Custom install option lets you pre-configure the virtual machine's environment.
Parallels Desktop for Mac offers multiple methods for installing guest operating systems. The Custom install option lets you pre-configure the virtual machine's environment.
Install Windows Vista on a Custom-created Parallels Virtual Machine
Once you create a custom virtual machine with Parallels, it's time to install an operating system. Because you chose the custom option when you created the virtual machine, installing Vista will take longer than if you had chosen the express option, but it's still a relatively easy process.
Once you create a custom virtual machine with Parallels, it's time to install an operating system. Because you chose the custom option when you created the virtual machine, installing Vista will take longer than if you had chosen the express option, but it's still a relatively easy process.