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Parallels Desktop for Mac allows you to seamlessly run both Windows and macOS
applications side-by-side with speed, control and confidence. Click below for
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PARALLELS® DESKTOP FOR MAC TECH GUARANTEE 2024

 1. Customers who purchased and registered a copy of Parallels Desktop 19 for
    Mac from the Parallels Online Store or an authorized reseller on or after
    September 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024, are eligible for an upgrade to
    the next version of Parallels Desktop for Mac at no charge, subject to
    certain conditions. For more details, please visit the Tech Guarantee page.
    Note: If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels
    Desktop for Mac Pro Edition, or Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition,
    you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you
    own. Just install Parallels Desktop 20 and use your subscription license for
    activation.
 2. You should receive your upgrade key within 7 days after the new version of
    Parallels Desktop for Mac becomes available. The upgrade key will be sent to
    the email that was used to register your Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac
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    If you have not yet registered your copy of Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac,
    please register it in your Parallels account.


I WANT TO BUY PARALLELS DESKTOP FOR MAC AND NEED TO KNOW...

 1. Does Windows come pre-installed with Parallels Desktop for Mac?
    Windows is not included with your purchase of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Windows can be purchased directly from Microsoft or retail stores. Please
    visit KB 9003 for additional information.
 2. Will Parallels Desktop run on my current Mac hardware?
    A full list of system and hardware requirements can be found here.
 3. What is the difference between Standard and Pro Editions?
    Visit KB 123296.
 4. What is the difference between a permanent license and a subscription?
    Visit KB 122929.
 5. Can I use my license on multiple Mac computers?
    Parallels licenses are valid only on one Mac per license. For more
    information, please reference http://www.parallels.com/about/eula/.
 6. Do you have discounts for Students/Education Staff/offer academic
    licenses/government employees or active Military/non-profit organizations?
    Yes. For more information on Education licenses, please visit KB 113630.
    For more information on other discounts, please visit KB 129561.
 7. Is there a trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac I can evaluate before
    purchasing?
    Yes, Parallels offers a free 14-day trial at
    https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/trial/.
 8. Is there any bonus software for purchasing a Parallels Desktop license?
    Visit KB 124228 to learn more about bonus software.


I HAVE PURCHASED PARALLELS DESKTOP FOR MAC AND I NEED TO...

 1. Install or upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 124250.
 2. Install Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 125375 if you have a Mac with Apple silicon and KB 4729 if you have
    a Mac with an Intel processor
    
    
 3. Register and activate Parallels Desktop for Mac.
    Visit KB 124225.
 4. Upgrade my license to Pro Edition
    Visit KB 123159.
 5. Install Quicken, MS Office, or other software in a Windows virtual machine.
    Visit KB 119310.
 6. Learn how to use Coherence™ mode.
    Visit KB 4670.
 7. Learn how to use the Parallels Desktop sharing tools.
    Visit KB 122567.
 8. Install a macOS virtual machine on a Mac with Apple silicon.
    For instructions, visit KB 125561.


LEARN MORE ABOUT PARALLELS® TOOLBOX

 1. What is Parallels Toolbox?
    Visit the Parallels Toolbox product page to learn about Parallels Toolbox
    for Mac and Windows.
 2. How can I get Parallels Toolbox?
    See KB 123902 about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and KB 124202 about the Widows
    version.
 3. How can I install Parallels Toolbox?
    Visit KB 123904 for information on the Mac version, and KB 124183 to learn
    how to install the Windows version.
 4. What is the Parallels Toolbox subscription duration?
    Visit KB 124228 for more information about Parallels Toolbox subscription
    duration.


TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 1. How can I give more hard disk space to a Windows virtual machine?
    Visit KB 113972.
 2. How can I improve virtual machine performance on my Mac?
    Visit KB 112091.
 3. How can I reinstall Parallels Tools in a Windows virtual machine?
    Visit KB 4841.
 4. How can I fix network issues in a Windows virtual machine?
    Visit KB 8978.
 5. How can I free up disk space on Mac?
    Visit KB 123553.
 6. How can I address the message "There's not enough disk space available to
    start the Windows virtual machine."
    Visit KB 10117.
 7. What are the known and resolved issues with the latest macOS Sequoia?
    
    Visit KB 130167 to learn more.
    
    If you have issues with installing applications on a Mac with Apple silicon
    using Parallels Desktop, visit KB 128796.


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