Parallels® Desktop 7 for Mac

Run Windows on Your Mac Without Rebooting

  • Award-winning! #1 best selling Mac utility software*
  • Easy! Install Windows XP, Vista or 7 in 3 easy steps
  • Fast! Run Windows applications at lightning fast speeds
  • Seamless! Drag and drop files between Windows & OS X
  • Secure! Built-in Windows virus and spyware protection
  • Advanced! 64-bit technology & optimized for OS X Lion
  • Enhanced! Use iPad and iPhone apps to access your Virtual Machine

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Overview

Used by Millions of Mac Owners!The award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is the #1 Mac System Utility*
With over 90 new and improved features, Parallels Desktop 7 gives you the best of both worlds! Now it's possible to run Windows, Linux and more side-by-side with Mac OS X. It's like having two computers in one!
With Parallels' award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. And you never need to reboot. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops!
Now optimized for OS X Lion, Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac is even easier to use with its brand new Mac user interface and dozens of new features that make running Windows programs on Mac completely seamless.
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Key Features

Run Windows, Linux and more side-by-side with Mac OS X. Use thousands of programs - Quicken, Outlook, Project, Access, Internet Explorer, Quickbooks and more.
Smart Copy and Paste
Easily move formatted text and images between Windows & Mac applications.
3D Graphics Support
Run games and 3D applications with support for up to 1GB video memory.
64-bit User Interface
Take advantage of all your Mac's power with an all new 64-bit user interface.
Coherence Mode
Seamlessly run Windows programs alongside Mac applications.
Faster
  • ENHANCED! New version lets you run thousands of Windows applications faster on your Mac.
  • ENHANCED! Run Windows 60% faster than Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac.
  • ENHANCED! Faster performance with shared folders.
  • ENHANCED! Improved file access speeds and startup times.
  • ENHANCED! When copying files within Windows, Parallels Desktop 7 outperforms its competitor by 120%.
Smarter
  • NEW! Optimized for OS X Lion with support for Fullscreen mode, select multi-touch gestures, Mission Control and Launchpad.
  • SECURE! Support for Parental Controls and encryption.
  • NEW! Purchase and Install WIndows directly from Parallels Desktop.
  • NEW! Parallels Wizard simplifies setting up guest operating systems.
  • ENHANCED! Improved migration support over networks.
  • ENHANCED! Now all Mac OS printers are available in Windows.
More Powerful
  • FASTER! Display graphics 45% faster than Parallels 6.
  • ENHANCED! 7.1 Surround Sound support for immersive gaming.
  • ENHANCED! New look and feel improves usability.
  • NEW! Support for user interface animations in OS X Lion.
  • NEW! Support for high-quality audio formats up to 192KHz.
  • ENHANCED! Now all Mac OS printers are available in Windows.
  • Includes backup software.**
  • Includes Kaspersky Security and anti-virus software for Windows and Mac.**
Run Windows
60% faster than Parallels Desktop 6
Support for Lion Fullscreen mode, Launchpad & more 64-bit GUI drives maximum performance Display graphics 45% faster than Parallels Desktop 6
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What's New

90+ NEW AND IMPROVED FEATURES INCLUDING:
  • NEW! Support for OS X Lion Fullscreen mode, Launchpad, Mission Control and more.
  • ENHANCED! Faster graphical user interface built on 64-bit technology.
  • ENHANCED! Faster networking performance than Parallels Desktop 6.
  • ENHANCED! Start, stop and resume Windows more quickly.
  • ENHANCED! Access and work faster with Windows and Mac files.
  • ENHANCED! Run even more games and 3D applications with support for up to 1GB video memory.
  • ENHANCED! All new help and documentation makes it easy to find the information you need.
  • ENHANCED! Support for all Mac OS printers now available in Windows.
  • NEW! Run OS X Lion as a guest OS.
  • ENHANCED! Reduced CPU usage improves notebook battery life.
  • ENHANCED! Support for high-quality audio formats up to 192KHz.
  • NEW! Purchase and download Windows from within Parallels Desktop.
  • ENHANCED! Immerse yourself in games, music and videos with 7.1 Surround Sound.
  • NEW! Easily share your iSight or FaceTime HD camera between Mac & Windows applications.
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Optimized for OS X Lion

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Supported OSs, Applications & Games

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Additional Product Info
System Requirements Macintosh:
  • Intel-based Mac with Intel Core 2 Duo processor or higher required.
  • 2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended to run Windows 7).
  • 700 MB hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate your virtual machine.
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard or later / Mac OS X 10.6.7 Snow Leopard or later / Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later.
  • Internet connection required for select features, online updates, and product download.
  • Requires Windows or other operating system (not included).
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