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# Seamless Windows & Mac apps side-by-side Drag & drop + copy & paste cross-OS Cloud sync without file duplication Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac

**Brand:** parallels software
**Price:** € 31.90
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## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock the ultimate Mac + Windows fusion — never reboot, just run!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac by parallels software
- **How much does it cost?** € 31.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- parallels software enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted parallels software brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cloud Sync Mastery:** Sync iCloud, Dropbox, SkyDrive seamlessly without wasting local storage
- • **Dual OS Powerhouse:** Run Windows 8, 7, XP & Mac apps simultaneously without rebooting
- • **Effortless File Flow:** Drag, drop, copy & paste between Mac and Windows apps with zero friction
- • **Ultimate Compatibility:** Supports multiple OS versions including Windows, Linux & Chrome OS for total flexibility
- • **Mac Features in Windows:** Use Mac gestures, Dictation, Launchpad inside Windows apps for native feel

## Overview

Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac is the industry-leading virtualization software that lets professionals run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side on a single Mac without rebooting. It supports multiple Windows versions and other OSs, integrates Mac features like gestures and Dictation into Windows apps, and enables seamless file sharing and cloud syncing without duplicating files locally. Ideal for power users, developers, and business pros who demand smooth cross-platform performance and productivity.

## Description

Product Description Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac is simply the #1 choice of customers worldwide to seamlessly run. Windows applications on a Mac without rebooting. Powerful performance lets you run day to day Windows productivity applications with ease. . Run even the most graphic intensive Windows programs and the most powerful cross platform Windows development tools side by side without compromise. Use Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Access, OneNote and other applications not available on the Mac. If you're new to Mac, keep the familiar Windows experience on your Mac. If you love the Mac OS interface, make Windows invisible. Either way, run Windows and Mac applications side by side without compromising performance. Parallels Desktop 9 even brings Mac OS X features like Launchpad and Dictation to Windows apps and is compatible with OS X Mavericks(10.9), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4), OS X Lion (10.7.5), OS X Lion (10.6.4), and OS X Snow Leopard(10.6.8). In addition to Windows 8, other OSs can also run in Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Linux, and Google Chrome OS. Sync iCloud, SkyDrive, Dropbox, etc., without unnecessary duplication of files locally. Worried about connecting to your network. Parallels Desktop also provides two modes for flexibility with different networking environments. No wonder Parallels Desktop has been the #1 solution for more than 7 years. From the Manufacturer (view larger) (view larger) (view larger) (view larger) (view larger) (view larger)Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac seamlessly runs Windows applications on a Mac without rebooting.Powerful performance lets you run day-to-day Windows productivity applications -- and even the most-demanding graphical apps -- without compromise.Use Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Access, OneNote and other applications not available on Mac. If you're new to Mac, keep the familiar Windows experience on your Mac. If you love the Mac OS interface, make Windows invisible. Either way, run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side without compromising performance.Parallels Desktop 9 even brings Mac OS X features like Launchpad and Dictation to Windows apps, and is compatible with OS X Mavericks (10.9), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4), OS X Lion (10.7.5), OS X Lion (10.6.4) and OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.8).In addition to Windows 8, other OSs can also run in Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Linux, and Google Chrome OS. Parallels Desktop 9 is the fastest way to run the most graphic-intensive Windows programs and the most powerful cross-platform Windows development tools side-by-side.Synch iCloud, SkyDrive, Dropbox, and more without unnecessary duplication of files locally. Worried about connecting to your network? Parallels Desktop also provides two modes for flexibility with different networking environments. Perfect if you’re new to MacStart with the familiar look of Windows. Then add more and more of the Mac look, feel and experience to your Windows programs at your pace.Mac OS X Mountain Lion supportExperience Mountain Lion’s amazing, intuitive features like Launchpad and Mission Control even while running Windows applications.Versatile for home, home office and schoolParallels Desktop 8 for Mac enables one Mac to handle all of your computing needs. Run the PC programs your work or school requires and the Mac applications you love.A must-have in the Mac-based businessAn office full of Macs can still run the business-critical PC applications that you, your customers and your partners need.Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac brings seamless integration on one computerWhether you are a home user, a business professional, a student, a passionate gamer or your company plans to work with Mac or already has Mac, with Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac your Windows applications will run like they were made for Mac.Ease of use, performance, reliability and stabilitySeamlessly run Windows and its applications side by side with Mac OS X and its applications on a single Mac.Full Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 support including Aero and Flip 3D support.Mac OX features, including Notification Center for Windows alerts, Dictation, gestures and Launchpad work in your Windows apps.Easily copy and paste and drag and drop formatted text and images between Windows and Mac.Presentation Wizard allows you to easily and beautifully show presentations from your Mac on any external monitor or projector.PowerNap Support for Retina Display Macs lets you update Windows and Windows applications while your computer sleeps.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 show correctly.The new Security Wizard lets you easily access and install complimentary security software subscriptions to keep both your Mac and your Windows virtual machines safe from viruses, malware, etc.Use your iSight or FaceTime HD camera with your Windows applications.Multi-touch trackpad gestures that allow you to navigate through Windows applications like Mac applications.The Parallels Wizard protects your investment in Windows applications and files, moving everything quickly and easily.Choose up to 1GB of video memory for your most graphically intense Windows programs.Use a wide variety of design programs and games with DirectX 9.0c/9Ex and Shader Model 3 support and DirectX 10 support in many games.Use administrator tools to protect and secure virtual machines.Supports import of Boot Camp partition into a Parallels virtual machine.Suspend and resume Boot Camp virtual machines.Faster and smoother import of VMware and Virtual PC virtual machines.Unwind and enjoy your favorite music, games and video with 7.1 Surround Sound.

Review: Best Virtual Machine Software for MAC Ever! - I was a long time user of VMWare. But It had a lot of problems and didn't use it much. I only used it because it was what we used at work and the VMs were compatible between Widows and MAC. Now I've migrated to Parallels Desktop 9 with Windows 7 and I love it. I've been using it for four months now. I haven't looked back. Complaints by other reviewers that Parallels only supports two versions previous to the current don't hold water as that is the same as Apple for OS X. Parallels is currently only $67 on desertcart. Not all that expensive. Pros: - You can run individual Windows programs as if they were MAC programs with Parallels Coherence (a feature of Parallels Desktop). There are still programs that only run on Windows (my Glucose Meter database is one) - A Parallels VM can have complete access to the MAC's file system - The MAC can have complete access to the Windows File system - If you have an Office 365 Home subscription, you can have MS Office installed on both OS X and Windows - Offce 2011 on MAC and Office 2013 on Windows. If you try to open (using "Open with") an Office file within the VM you will be asked if you want to use the MAC or Windows version of Office - When you plug in a USB device you are asked if you want OS X or Windows to have it - If Windows has access to the OS X filesystem, then a full NORTON Antivirus scan will check both filesystems for viruses, trojans, spyware, etc. Cons: - If you give OS X and Windows access to each other's filesystems, you need to install a Windows antivirus program (such as NORTON) to keep a Windows virus from trashing your OS X filesystem. - OS X's Time Machine will warn you that the VM may run slow when it is doing a backup every time it runs a backup. This is annoying, but you can turn this off. My MAC has 16GB of memory and I've allocated 4GB to the VM, so it never runs noticeably slow. - The VM uses a significant amount of disk space (I've allocated up to 20GB for now). However, it grows the space as needed until the maximum designated. - Changes in OS X versions may require an upgrade to Parallels since the software uses very low level APIs and drivers whose nature may change when OS X changes. New versions of Parallels may not be immediately available when OS X changes versions. - You have to buy your own copy of Windows ($99-$299 depending on version) as Parallels Desktop is merely a host for a foreign OS on MAC
Review: It's the Right Product for Me, But Has a Glitch - INSTALLATION This product was relatively easy to install on my rMBP, along with Windows 7. It works flawlessly, with one annoying exception. GLITCH with PRINTING I purchased this product for one reason: to run certain proprietary software an hour a day that requires Windows. Originally I was unable to print. Tech support eventually solved this. Problem is, each morning when I open Windows, I have to reset the default printer to the Parallels virtual printer. When I exit out of Parallels, the default printer check mark shifts to a grayed-out printer icon. Apparently there's no way to fix this. PARALLELS' PRODUCT SUPPORT I give them a B plus. I called, and after 15 minutes was speaking with a tech. They're located in Manilla, Philippines. He was pleasant enough, but not especially adept at dealing with new issues. It was I who suggested we re-download the printer driver, and later, that we reboot the computer. This was needed, but didn't solve the issue. To his credit, he was able to take it from there. However, I wasn't thrilled that he was all too willing to quickly settle for the work-around. I cajole him to try other things, which he did, but they proved futile anyway. WINDOWS 8.1 I'm thinking I should have gone with Windows 8.1, rather than 7; and that this would have prevented the problem, since my printer is new. I may try upgrading, even thought I despise navigating in 8.1. But I really don't spend much time in Windows, and once there, don't need to navigate much. BETTER THAN BOOT CAMP The glitch does bug me a bit, given that I've spent over $4,000 on new hardware and software. However, resetting the default printer once a day is easier than re-booting in Boot Camp. So buying Parallels was the right move.

## Features

- Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac is the world's most powerful solution for running Windows and Mac OS X applications on a Mac, side-by-side- without rebooting. Box includes one Product Key Card - No Disc.
- Run Windows 8, 7 and XP apps like they were made for a Mac while enjoying Mac gestures and features like Dictation in Windows apps
- Transfer everything you need from your PC- applications, documents, games, photo's, music, etc and even Internet browser favorites- directly to your Mac
- Easily drag & drop and copy & paste between Mac and Windows applications
- Sync iCloud, SkyDrive, DropBox, etc without duplication of files locally

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00ENFVLAQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,814 in Software ( See Top 100 in Software ) #188 in Utilities (Software) #508 in Mac Software |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (1,087) |
| Date First Available  | August 28, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | PDFM9L-BX1-NT-EN |
| Manufacturer  | Parallels Software |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.25 x 5.25 x 7.5 inches; 2.47 ounces |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I'm unclear - is this a download?  With a physical key that arrives in the mail?  The description says "no disk."**
A: This is a download. You set up an account online. Your product purchases and activation keys are stored in your account. You are notified by email regarding access to your activation key.

**Q: My McAfee viral program is expiring in March 2014. Do I need a viral program for my Mac and XP with the Parallels 9?**
A: My Mac has been running 24/7 since I bought it 3 yrs ago and the same for all the other Macs I've owned before it and I've never encountered any viruses or issues. So I'd say virus programs are unnecessary for Macs. For XP on Parallels I'd say a virus program is a good idea if you are planning to connect to the internet through Internet Explorer since all Windows OSes are susceptible to viruses and spamware. I don't use XP to connect to the internet if I can avoid it so don't I bother with a virus program. I only use Parallels to run needed PC programs that won't run natively with Crossover.

**Q: I have trial version of 9 installed. can I just buy & enter activation key, or do I need to reinstall this?**
A: With the activation key you can activate your trial version, no need to reinstall.

**Q: Does this work with Maverick OS? Thx.**
A: Yes, this will work with Maverick OS.  We have been using Parallels for a number of months with zero problems.  We switched to this software after using VM Ware Fusion, which is the worst software that I've ever seen on the Mac.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Virtual Machine Software for MAC Ever!
*by D***S on May 2, 2014*

I was a long time user of VMWare. But It had a lot of problems and didn't use it much. I only used it because it was what we used at work and the VMs were compatible between Widows and MAC. Now I've migrated to Parallels Desktop 9 with Windows 7 and I love it. I've been using it for four months now. I haven't looked back. Complaints by other reviewers that Parallels only supports two versions previous to the current don't hold water as that is the same as Apple for OS X. Parallels is currently only $67 on Amazon. Not all that expensive. Pros: - You can run individual Windows programs as if they were MAC programs with Parallels Coherence (a feature of Parallels Desktop). There are still programs that only run on Windows (my Glucose Meter database is one) - A Parallels VM can have complete access to the MAC's file system - The MAC can have complete access to the Windows File system - If you have an Office 365 Home subscription, you can have MS Office installed on both OS X and Windows - Offce 2011 on MAC and Office 2013 on Windows. If you try to open (using "Open with") an Office file within the VM you will be asked if you want to use the MAC or Windows version of Office - When you plug in a USB device you are asked if you want OS X or Windows to have it - If Windows has access to the OS X filesystem, then a full NORTON Antivirus scan will check both filesystems for viruses, trojans, spyware, etc. Cons: - If you give OS X and Windows access to each other's filesystems, you need to install a Windows antivirus program (such as NORTON) to keep a Windows virus from trashing your OS X filesystem. - OS X's Time Machine will warn you that the VM may run slow when it is doing a backup every time it runs a backup. This is annoying, but you can turn this off. My MAC has 16GB of memory and I've allocated 4GB to the VM, so it never runs noticeably slow. - The VM uses a significant amount of disk space (I've allocated up to 20GB for now). However, it grows the space as needed until the maximum designated. - Changes in OS X versions may require an upgrade to Parallels since the software uses very low level APIs and drivers whose nature may change when OS X changes. New versions of Parallels may not be immediately available when OS X changes versions. - You have to buy your own copy of Windows ($99-$299 depending on version) as Parallels Desktop is merely a host for a foreign OS on MAC

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's the Right Product for Me, But Has a Glitch
*by J***. on December 10, 2013*

INSTALLATION This product was relatively easy to install on my rMBP, along with Windows 7. It works flawlessly, with one annoying exception. GLITCH with PRINTING I purchased this product for one reason: to run certain proprietary software an hour a day that requires Windows. Originally I was unable to print. Tech support eventually solved this. Problem is, each morning when I open Windows, I have to reset the default printer to the Parallels virtual printer. When I exit out of Parallels, the default printer check mark shifts to a grayed-out printer icon. Apparently there's no way to fix this. PARALLELS' PRODUCT SUPPORT I give them a B plus. I called, and after 15 minutes was speaking with a tech. They're located in Manilla, Philippines. He was pleasant enough, but not especially adept at dealing with new issues. It was I who suggested we re-download the printer driver, and later, that we reboot the computer. This was needed, but didn't solve the issue. To his credit, he was able to take it from there. However, I wasn't thrilled that he was all too willing to quickly settle for the work-around. I cajole him to try other things, which he did, but they proved futile anyway. WINDOWS 8.1 I'm thinking I should have gone with Windows 8.1, rather than 7; and that this would have prevented the problem, since my printer is new. I may try upgrading, even thought I despise navigating in 8.1. But I really don't spend much time in Windows, and once there, don't need to navigate much. BETTER THAN BOOT CAMP The glitch does bug me a bit, given that I've spent over $4,000 on new hardware and software. However, resetting the default printer once a day is easier than re-booting in Boot Camp. So buying Parallels was the right move.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Tool!
*by S***. on February 19, 2014*

I recent purchased a MacBook Pro and was considering installing Virtual Box to run my Windows platforms. I have used Virtual Box on my PC for over a year and it worked well but I've read mixed reviews about its use on Mac. I decided to try Parallels 9 and am glad I did. The software installed without a glitch and was ready to use right out of the box. I have since installed four operating systems and they all work perfectly. When setting up a virtual machine, the software gives the option to set it up in coherence mode ( integrated) or separate. The added icon in Apple's dock makes for quick access to your list of virtual machines. Depending on your host machine's capabilities, the software can easily run several platforms simultaneously. Other reviews have complained about renewing or upgrade fees. I've only had the product installed for two months so I can't comment on those but I just received a notice of a new version available, for free! Along with connection enhancements, this new version states that; "Subscriptions are now per-user rather than per-remote-machine. You may now access up to 10 computers with a subscription." " Full support for OS Mavericks and Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 as remote machines." They seem to be working to continually improve their product, which is encouraging. I would recommend Parallels if you're in the market for a good virtual platform software. Steve B.

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