Parallels Desktop® 8 for Mac is the best solution
for running Windows apps on a Mac
Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac is the virtualization solution that is the most powerful and flexible for users who need regular access to many apps on both Windows and Mac from a single machine without rebooting. From PC-only games to productivity software, Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac has you covered.
If you love the look & feel of Mac OS, make Windows invisible while still using its applications. If you're new to Mac, keep the familiar Windows background and controls on your Mac. Either way, run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side with no compromises in performance.
Run Windows applications like they were made for your Mac.
With full support of Windows 7 with its AERO graphics, Windows 8 as well as older versions of Windows, Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac is optimized for Mac OS X Mountain Lion. Mac OS X Mountain Lion and Lion features like Launchpad, Mission Control and gestures work in Windows applications, making them feel like they were made for Mac.
Parallels Desktop includes a feature calledCoherence Mode, which hides the Windows desktop while displaying Windows applications. Windows still runs in the background, but is hidden from view. Windows applications appear in the Mac Dock, letting you switch between them without using the Windows interface. Isn’t that cool?
When no Windows applications are open,Parallels Desktop will pause, thus taking up very little system resources. Parallels Compressor is a feature that automatically compresses and defragments the virtual disk while you work for better performance.
On the go? You can remotely access your Windows and Mac programs from your iPador iPhone with our Parallels Mobile app, available for purchase in the iTunes App Store. Parallels Mobile enables customers worldwide to seamlessly connect from their iPad or iPhone to the Windows applications available on their Mac. Parallels Mobile canstart and stop Windows, so there is no need to keep Windows running.
New & enhanced features include:
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New! Speak, don’t type because you can use Mountain Lion’s new Dictation tool across both Mac and Windows apps
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New! Use Mac OS X Mountain Lion features like Launchpad and Mission Control with Windows applications
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New! Switch from Safari to the same web page in Internet Explorer with a single click when you try to view a page that doesn’t render correctly
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New! Run presentations, videos and other full-screen Windows apps easier with Fullscreen on Demand
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New! Retina display support for Mac and Windows apps
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New! Run Mac OS X Mountain Lion as a guest operating system
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Enhanced! It’s easy to see how much hard drive space your virtual machine is using with a visual indicator and improved Snapshots
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New! Seamlessly share Bluetooth devices between Mac and Windows just like with the FaceTime HD camera
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Enhanced! Access remotely all of your Mac and Windows applications on your iPad or iPhone through Parallels Mobile app, available for purchase in the App Store
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Enhanced! Use standard Mac OS X system preferences to set keyboard shortcuts instead of from the preferences panel in Parallels Desktop
