Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac

Overview

Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac allows you to run Windows and Mac OS X as one, without rebooting - the best of both worlds on one seamless desktop. With full support for Snow Leopard and Windows 7, you have everything you need to run literally thousands of Windows apps like Outlook, Access, Project, Quicken and Quickbooks

Easy to set up, easy to use

Get your virtual machine up and running in no time at all. You can install Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 in three easy steps. You can enjoy up to seven times faster graphics performance than previous versions, letting you run the latest PC games and 3D graphic apps, without compromise.
The best of your Mac, with Windows support

Use Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications and enjoy the benefits of Active Corners, Expose and Spaces in Windows on your Mac. You can even use your Apple remote to control Windows applications on your Mac.

Did you notice?

Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac includes a one year subscription to Parallels Internet Security powered by Kaspersky, Acronis Disk Director Suite for Windows Disc Management and Acronis True Image Home for Windows Backup and Data Recovery.
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Running Windows programs seamlessly on your Mac, without rebooting. With full support for Snow Leopard and Windows 7 for the best of both worlds.

System requirements

• Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later (including Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard)
• Intel-based Mac required
• 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended to run Windows Vista or 7)
• 450 MB of hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate to your virtual machine
• Internet connection required for select features and online updates. Also required for updates during one-year Internet Security subscription period.
• Requires Windows or other operating system (not included)

Parallels Mobile

Want to take control of your Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac virtual machines while your Mac is out of reach? Now you can with Parallels Mobile.
Parallels Mobile is a free application that allows you to remotely control Parallels virtual machines from your iPhone. It lets you see a list of existing virtual machines, remotely start, stop and rest them, as well as letting you pause, suspend and resume.

Features

• Full Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 support
• Support for Aero in Windows Vista and 7
• Up to 7 times faster graphics performance than previous versions
• Full support for 8 virtual CPUs and 64-bit Windows
• Optimized for Apple’s latest OS, Snow Leopard
• Improved USB device compatibility and speed
• Run PC games and 3D graphics applications with DirectX 9.0c/9Ex
• Shader Model 3 and OpenGL 2.1 support
• Parallels Compressor automatically reclaims hard disk space
• Use Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications
• Crystal mode makes Windows applications look like Mac apps
• Active Corners in Windows
• Use your Apple remote to control Windows applications
• Easily copy and paste formatted text and images between Windows and Mac
• Easily organize multiple windows with Expose and Spaces
• Manage virtual machines with the free iPhone app
• Run more than 60 different OSs, including Linux, BSD and more
• Use administrator tools to protect and secure virtual machines
• SmartGuard's instant snapshots make backup and recovery easier than ever
• Choose Safe Mode for private and secure computing