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Parallels Desktop 3.0.5608

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 Downloads: 9,085
 Developer: Parallels Inc | More programs by this producer
 License: Trial
 Price: 79.99 $ to buy 
 OS: Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later
 Binary format: Intel Only
 Size: 88 MB
 Download time: 56K: 3h 34m   64K: 3h 7m   128K: 1h 33m   768K: 15m 38s
 Last Updated: June 11th, 2008 07:55
 Category: MAC HD :: System Utilities
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Parallels Desktop is a nice and powerful solution for Intel-Macs that give you the flexibility of running Windows on a Mac OS X simultaneously without rebooting. You can use Parallels Desktop for Mac on any Intel-powered iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro Towers.

Now you can take advantage of important Windows-only software applications like Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Quicken, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Server, and more, without giving up the security, comfort and functionality of your Mac!

Why use Parallels Desktop for Mac?

It's Fast!

Parallels Desktop for Mac is the only solution that automatically takes full advantage of Intel Core Duo Virtualization Technology which allows you to run Windows and its applications at full speed.

It's Secure!

New!  Introducing Parallels Shared Networking.  Running Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac is now more secure than if you run Windows on a PC. Shared Networking enables multiple IP addresses to appear as one IP address on a network and effectively hides virtual machines from the outside world, making them far less likely to be the victim of a hacker attack.

Parallels Desktop virtual machines work as isolated files, not partitions, which means they are totally secure and completely isolated from OS X. There is no chance of infecting your Mac with a Windows virus, spyware or malware.

Because Parallels Desktop virtual machine files can be easily compressed by 50% or more with built-in Parallels Compressor technology, you can easily back up your whole Windows virtual machine on a network or even burn it to a CD or DVD.

It's Flexible!

New!  Introducing Parallels Shared Networking.  You can now connect both of your Mac and Windows to the Internet & computer network that only allow you to connect one computer.

Never experience a media or website compatibility issue again! Use Parallels Desktop for Mac to browse the Internet with Internet Explorer or play movies and mp3's in Windows Media Player.

Stay connected to various devices that are not Mac-compatible, like web cameras, Windows Mobile 5 devices, and USB devices.

Use Parallels Desktop for Mac to connect to your company's corporate network and share documents with your co-workers who are working on Windows, Linux, or Solaris computers.

It's Easy to Use!

New!  Introducing Parallels Installation Assistant.  We improved Parallels Desktop for Mac with a powerful new tool that helps you to install Windows XP or Windows Vista in a secure, stable virtual machine with a single click! Now your Windows installation on a Mac easier than on a PC!

We've added features in Parallels Desktop for Mac that automatically installs and configures all your hardware drivers for Windows.

We've also included a simple wizard, backed up by easy-to-follow user guides, that enables any user, even a true computer novice, to easily build and configure a virtual machine & quickly install Windows or any other operating system.

You can register and receive a free 30-day trial activation key here

Here are some key features of "Parallels Desktop":

· Run your favorite Mac OS and Windows applications at the same time without rebooting
· Work in Shared Networking mode that ensures seamless connection to any network from Windows via any connection your Mac uses
· Achieve a high level of performance for Windows on your Mac by leveraging Intel® VT - an industry-leading solution supported by Parallels Software
· Use Coherence mode, drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste, transparent file associations to achieve seamless integration and maintain a single, integrated environment for all of your applications
· Save the running virtual machine state and revert to it at any time
· Quickly create a virtual machine and install the guest operating system with OS Installation Assistant
· Run your Boot Camp partition via virtual machine
· Burn CDs or DVDs from the virtual machine using your Mac optical drive
· Use USB 2.0 devices in the virtual machine
· Achieve optimal virtual machine performance and reduce virtual hard disk file size by 50% or more with Parallels Compressor
· Migrate your Windows PC into a virtual machine using Parallels Transporter
· Browse the images of your virtual machines directly from Mac using Parallels Explorer
· Download and use pre-built virtual machines from Parallels Virtual Appliances Library


Requirements:

· Any Intel-based Mac.
· Memory: 512 MB minimum available memory (1 GB recommended). Support for any memory configuration (up to 16 GB), without modifying your host system

Disk Space:
· Software Installation. 70 MB of available hard drive space for Parallels Desktop for Mac installation. (Does not include hard drive space for guest virtual machine.)
· Virtual Machine Installation. Hard drive space allocation for virtual machines is dependent upon the guest operating system. 15 GB of available hard drive space is recommended per virtual machine for Windows and Linux

· CD-ROM: CD-ROM drive for installation (if applicable)
· Networking: Internet connection is required to receive online Parallels Desktop for Mac product updates
· Display: 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter recommended


Limitations:

· 15 days trial



What's New in This Release:

· Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 with the Boot Camp support - added
· Microsoft Windows XP SP3 with the Boot Camp support - added
· Kernel panic on Mac Book Air - fixed
· Accidental Mac OS X high CPU usage and bad responsiveness ("IPI stat: rescheduled X CPUs out of Y" issue) - fixed
· Kernel panic when switching on CPUs using CPUPalette - fixed
· SmartSelect: ability to use user-defined Shared Folders instead of using All Mac disks or Home folder - added
· Shared Folders improvement:
· Improved transfer speed for SmartSelect
· Inability to copy folders with a custom icon - fixed
· Sharing support for removable drives - added
· Accidental inability to mount Windows disk on the Mac desktop - fixed
· Incorrect installation of MacFUSE - fixed... [ read full changelog ]



Softpedia guarantees that Parallels Desktop 3.0.5608 is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

This software product was tested thoroughly and was found absolutely clean, therefore it can be installed with no concern by any computer user.However, it should be noted that this product will be retested periodically and the award may be withdrawn, so you should check back on this page from time to time.

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