Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac

With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is easier than ever to use with its brand new Mac user interface and lightning fast performance.  This new version is packed with dozens of new features that make running Windows programs on a Mac completely seamless.

Run Windows on Your Mac the Easy Way. Right Alongside Mac OS X.

Parallels Desktop for Mac makes it possible to run Windows XP or Vista, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting. With Parallels award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops!  Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 is the biggest upgrade ever with over 50 new features. Parallels Desktop for Mac also comes with a complete suite of essential tools you need to run Windows on a Mac.  Parallels Desktop now ships with $175 in bonus software including Kaspersky Internet Security, Acronis Disk Director and Acronis True Image.

Lightning fast performance

Parallels Desktop takes advantage of Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors and Intel VT-x hardware accelerated virtualization, for near-native speed and rock-solid performance.  With support for up to 8 GB RAM, 2TB virtual hard disks and up to 4 CPUs, Parallels Desktop for Mac delivers maximum performance.

Unmatched Compatibility

Enjoy all the benefits of having a Mac and keep running the Windows programs you cant live without.  Parallels Desktop for Mac runs thousands of Windows applications and is compatible with your favorite USB devices including mobile phones, printers, scanners and GPS devices.  With Parallels Desktop you can run any version of Windows, including Vista and XP, as well as Linux, FreeBSD, even MS-DOS, at the same time as OS X!  Parallels also supports running Mac OS X Leopard Server in a virtual machine.

Comprehensive Protection and Privacy

Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky protects your Windows programs from virus and spyware threats and even includes a firewall and anti-spam tools.  Parallels Desktop also includes SmartGuard instant “snapshots” which make backup and recovery easier than ever.

Features:

• Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance
• Use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
• Install Windows XP and Vista in 3 easy steps
• NEW! Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications
• Run thousands of Windows applications at near native speed
• NEW! Support for OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 3D graphics software including games
• Drag and drop files between Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
• NEW! Parallels Energy Saver maximizes notebook battery life
• NEW! Built-in Windows virus and spyware protection
• Migrate your existing PC to your Mac. Even import Boot Camp partitions and VMware
• Fusion virtual machines.
• NEW! Use iPhone to manage virtual machines
• NEW! Speech recognition support.  Use your voice to control major Parallels commands.
• Unmatched Ease of Use

System Requirements

• 1 GB of RAM (2GB recommended to run Windows Vista)
• 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)