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Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac [Old Version]

Platform : Mac
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 479 ratings

About this item

  • Use a wide variety of 3D design programs and games with full DirectX 9.0c/9Ex and Shader Model 3 support
  • Use the graphics capabilities and unique features in Windows applications whether you’re a gamer, student, architect, designer or engineer
  • Use Mac OX Lion features like Launchpad and Mission Control with your Windows applications
  • Seamlessly run Windows and its applications side by side with Mac OS X and its applications on a single Mac
  • Moving your old PC to a Mac is a breeze; if you need Windows, conveniently purchase and download it in the new Parallels Wizard

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.25 x 5.25 x 7.5 inches; 4.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ PDFM7XL-BX1-EN
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Parallels Software
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005FDK7J6
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 479 ratings

Product Description

Product Description

With Parallels Desktop for Mac, you can seamlessly run both Windows and Mac OS X Lion applications side-by-side with speed, control and confidence. Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is simple both Windows and Mac OS X - on one seamless desktop. Multiple view modes make it possible for you to customize the level of integration between Mac and Windows without compromising performance. Parallels Mobile App for iPhone and iPad links you back to the to your Mac and Windows applications. You can even use Mac OS X Lion features like Launchpad and Mission Control with your Windows applications, and run Mac OS X Lion as a guest operating system.

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Run Windows Applications Like They Were Made for Your Mac

Great for home or school

Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac enables one Mac to handle all your computing needs. Run Windows and Mac OS X side-by-side; even use parental controls to manage access to Windows applications. In school? Run the PC programs your school requires and the Mac applications you love.



Fast, easy way to run Windows and Mac applications side by side, without rebooting.

A Mac-based business must-have

An office full of Macs can still run the business-critical PC applications that you, your clients and your partners need. On the go? Parallels Mobile Pro for your iPad and iPhone lets you remotely use your Mac and Windows applications from anywhere.

Made with Mac lovers in mind

If you love Mac, you'll love Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac. Run Mac OS X and Windows without rebooting. Experience Windows applications with the same elegant look and feel as Mac applications with features like Mac OS X Lion Launchpad, full screen support, gestures and Mission Control support.

90+ New Features and Enhancements

With more than 90 new, exciting features and enhancements, Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac is the smart solution for running Windows on Mac.

New Features:
  • New! Use Mac OS X Lion features like Launchpad, Mission Control and gestures and you'll think your Windows applications were made for Mac
  • New! Parallels Mobile Pro lets you remotely access all of your Mac and Windows applications in your iPad or iPhone from anywhere while you're on the go
  • New! Purchase, download, and install Windows right from the Parallels Wizard
  • New! Easily share your iSight or FaceTime HD camera between Mac and Windows applications
  • New! Run Mac OS X Lion as a guest operating system
Enhanced Features:
  • Enhanced! Automatically move your programs, data and media (My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, My Videos, My Downloads, and settings) to the appropriate folders on your Mac
  • Enhanced! Choose up to 1GB of video memory for your most graphically intensive Windows programs -- Parallels Desktop 7 delivers unmatched visual fidelity
  • Enhanced! Super-fast 3D graphics performance to run the most graphics-intensive Windows programs
  • Enhanced! All new help and documentation in the Apple style standard make it easy to find the information you need
Benefits:
  • Have the Mac you want and still use the Windows programs you need
  • Windows programs can be launched right from the Mac Dock
  • You can copy & paste and drag & drop files and data between Windows and Mac applications
  • Use all your Windows-based programs on your Mac, even graphically intense apps

What's in the Box

Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, Quick Reference Guide, Quick Start Guide, Getting Started Booklet, Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 for Windows, Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac 2011, Acronis Online Backup 2010

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
479 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, and compatibility of the software. For example, they mention it's easy to install, works exactly like it should, and is worth the price. That said, opinions are mixed on performance.

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48 customers mention39 positive9 negative

Customers find the software easy to install and use. They say it's user friendly and makes a transition for long time Windows users. Customers also mention that the instructions are easy and the software loads easily.

"...The Parallels installation process was easy, however, I chose to download the latest version from the web site rather than use the supplied install..." Read more

"...Hence, I was drawn to Parallels 7. I have to say the install was extremely easy (like most things on a Mac) and once running, Parallels has you..." Read more

"...This turned out to be a great choice, and has been very user friendly and allowed me easily transfer the data that I needed to...." Read more

"...to 16GB (currently $99 at OWC, an Amazon associated vendor); a very easy DIY project...." Read more

45 customers mention35 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the software. They say it's worth the money, works exactly like it should, and is easy to install. Some customers also mention that it reduces their equipment expenses dramatically.

"...Great product! Works exactly like it should! Highly recommended! Run both OSX and Windows at the same time!..." Read more

"...on your memory, I recommend you buy (separately, 8 GB of Ram) its cheap to buy and easy to self install. ****..." Read more

"...And Q 2012 PC is SPECTACULARLY good; very, very robust. The Mac version pales in comparison...." Read more

"...Running it under Parallels didn't work very well as the overhead was just too much for my machine (2.94GHz processor, 8GB memory, and 500GB HD) and..." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the compatibility of the software. They mention that it allows them to run Windows programs in the familiar Window, run Windows in a virtual machine, and have Windows applications work along side Mac apps. Some say that it's the best Windows virtualization tool they've ever used and that it is easy to run windows on their MacBook Air.

"...Parallels allows you to run Windows programs in the familiar "Window" or have the programs just open like any other Mac program...." Read more

"...Once P7 is installed, it is a pleasure to use. Windows applications can work along side Mac apps, or you can have a full scrree...." Read more

"...Really, the best windows virtualization tool I've ever used." Read more

"...Just click on the windows program you want, windows loads and runs the program...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the various options of the software. They mention that it's cleaner, easier to use, and versatile. They also appreciate the ability to select files from and to MAC OS X without any issues. Customers also love the fact that they can toggle between the two operating systems and work in Windows. They say it has lots of new features and an easier interface.

"...I love the Fact that I can toggle between the two operating systems and work in Windows (I use Windows 7) and my Mac Lion...." Read more

"...The interface is much cleaner, easier to use and much more versatile...." Read more

"...rpm SATA HD and was very happy with installation process and able to select files from and to my MAC OS X without rebooting (BOOTCAMP :-..." Read more

"...went great and the new version installed perfectly and has lots of new features and an easier interface." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the stability of the physical software extremely solid, reliable, and flexible. They also say it meets all their needs.

"...and I expect I'll update eventually, but for now 7 has been extremely solid and meets all my needs." Read more

"...And Q 2012 PC is SPECTACULARLY good; very, very robust. The Mac version pales in comparison...." Read more

"...While I've found the hardware to be very well made, the installed Apple OSX Lion was definitely not well suited for my university course and..." Read more

"Very stable and fast.I installed it on my daughter's IMAC.Easy to install and use window at IMAC.I bought it with special discount...." Read more

89 customers mention61 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the software. Some mention that it installed just fine and everything is working as smoothly as ever, while others say that it disappointed them with the slow performance in the VM, AutoCAD was running in turtle's speed, and it takes longer than boot camp.

"...Very disappointed. After the Windows 7 installed, the speed of the operation is OK. I was then install another copy of Mac OS Lion on another VM...." Read more

"...Great product! Works exactly like it should! Highly recommended! Run both OSX and Windows at the same time!..." Read more

"...it took everything I threw at it, fusion was quirky at times, but ran smooth...." Read more

"...running Windows XP (via Parallels 7 for Mac) sometimes the system response slows down (with the cursor becoming a spinning wheel for a few seconds)..." Read more

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This is awesome!!!!!
I recently purchased 3 Apple computers, 2 MacBook Pros and a Mac Mini. I upgraded the ram to 8GB on all machines, and the processors are i7 and i5s. I inventoried my software collection, and I have 4 Office 2010 suites, 3 Project 2010, and 2 Visio 2010. I also purchased software for my kids' APA college essays, and my wife's MLA...needles to say, I have bit of money invested in MS products, but I am sick of the OS....so I decided to virtualize Windows 7 Ultimate and all of the apps needed, and here is my experience.I've used VMWare for Windows for a long time, and this is the first time I used the Mac version, and let me say, I am disappointed. I purchased the download right away, and I should've tried out the trial version first. VM is still geared toward the techno geek, and I've been switching all my systems to Mac, because of their simplicity, and fantastic (UE) user experience. VM was running Windows 7 in full screen mode, but it did not use the entire real estate on my 13 inch screen, and made Windows look terrible. It was also sluggish, and performance was dragging on both virtual Windows, and Lion....After creating an image on VM, and seeing how miserable the performance was, I decided to try Parallels 7 for Mac, and I was wowed!Parallels brings the simplicity of the Mac OS, and integrates the applications seamlessly with Lion. It runs in full screen and not only does it look beautiful, it has an option to change the theme to a Mac-like look (nice), but it also has something called coherence, where the virtual Windows runs in the background, and the apps become part of the Mac bar.After spending $50 for VMware, I used this link to buy Parallels directly from their website, with a $50 discount---so I paid $29 for the better software, that is just amazing!(see the parallels website for the $29.99 upgrade from Fusion.My MacBook Pro and Mac mini have 8GB of RAM, and the virtual apps simply fly--my wife couldn't tell the difference between her laptop, and the virtualized version of Win7 Ultimate. Parallels Software Desktop 7 for MacI urge you to use the trial versions first and make up your own mind...I wish I would've---VM offered refunds for unsatisfied customers using VMWare 3---but not for Fusion---anyways, with a $29 ($79 for non vmware) I now take advantage of several thousand dollars worth of software on my Mac, and I don't have to look at Windows OSs again.
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Wayne
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2012
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Whereas I've got solutions for most of my usual tasks, a few applications that only support Windows got left behind after my migration from PC to Mac. That's when I looked into Parallel 7 for Mac. So far it's been very smooth for two months. With Parallel 7, I run Windows XP in Mac OS X Lion on my MacBook Pro.

A few tips to share with everyone -
1. Start with a trial version to be sure before buying. It can be downloaded from Parallel's web site and is good for about 16 days.
2. Don't throw away your old PC just yet until you're sure you can do without it. At least keep the Windows CD and (very important) the Certificate of Authentication (COA) label for you'll need the software key to install/run Windows in Parallels.
3. Make sure there's enough horsepower to run it. My Mac is a top-of-the-line model for 13" MacBook Pro (2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 memory, 750 GB hard drive) from 2011. When running Windows XP (via Parallels 7 for Mac) sometimes the system response slows down (with the cursor becoming a spinning wheel for a few seconds) and the temperature (I installed Disk Drill so the hard drive temperature shows up on the Dock task bar) can raise to 35C or higher (making the cooling fan to spin, which otherwise does not happen very often).
4. When resuming Mac OS from sleeping (like closing and opening the notebook's lid), my Windows financial software display almost always becomes garbled and needs to be terminated and rerun from Windows. Other software programs (such as Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer) are okay, so this may be something unique to this program. One workaround I found is to get Windows into Standby mode first (before closing the lid).

Anyway Parallels 7 does a fine job for me, and I'm glad to have bought it. Otherwise I'd have to bring another notebook (that runs Windows) with me.
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Rasputin
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful and Fun
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2012
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I've been using Desktop 7 on my iMac for about 3-weeks. The Parallels installation process was easy, however, I chose to download the latest version from the web site rather than use the supplied install disk. This saved me the time and effort of updating the install disk version.

My current WIndows OS is version 7 Professional (32-bit) but I also chose to download the beta version of Windows 8 from the Parallels main startup screen. I already had Windows 7 on a Bootcamp partition and I found mounting it on Parallels 7 to be extremely easy. Mounting the Windows 8 beta was as simple as clicking a key. Parallels even provided the activation key.

One of my primary Windows-based apps is Avid Studio, a video editor suite. Running this program is an acid test for any machine and it does operate well in the generic Bootcamp partition. Running it under Parallels didn't work very well as the overhead was just too much for my machine (2.94GHz processor, 8GB memory, and 500GB HD) and the program. Optimizing Parallels' operating parameters didn't seem to help the situation either.

Running other Windows programs that didn't place extreme demands on my machine worked very well. So, if you're considering Parallels or any other virtual platform I'd say take a test drive first and run your apps to see how things go. I very much like Parallels for what it can do for generic Windows apps but wouldn't recommend it for intensive resource hogging applications.
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Lynn
3.0 out of 5 stars great in theory not perfect, but I am liking it better
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2011
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I have to give this product a low mark because it doesn't deliver. I invested in this software for a reason, I have a problem I needed to resolve. I needed to run Autocad (PC) version on my Mac. I purchase Windows 7 and it took me months to make this decision! Many Mac users are forced to run this program or use a separate computer for PC software. It seemed more cost efficient and practical to choose this remedy.

In theory this project is a fantastic idea, a solution to a problem plagued by many Mac user who don't want to purchase a PC. In the real world you will come across programs that do not have MAC versions. If you need the software for school or work you are out of luck with a Mac. As for as Autocad, some people are not willing to switch to the Mac version of Autocad because it is brand new and also a totally different program than the PC version. So we are back where we started needing some solutions.

I installed Parallel and then Windows. No big problems (other than having to almost need a magnifying glass to read that darn Product Key! The process was not as intuitive as I thought it would be but it worked. I like how the icons sat on my tool bar at the bottom with two red dashes to indicate that the Icon would take me to a Windows Zone. My Autocad icon had two dashes to let me know that that this version of Autocad was the PC version.

Oh I was so excited at first. Then came the ugly truth.

That stuff doesn't work well with my Mac or integrate properly with system hardware. My Autocad was running in turtle's speed. The Autocad performance was unacceptable. It was logged down like L.A. traffic at 8:AM in the morning. My Widgets began to go haywire when I used the shift and wheel on my Logitech mouse to pan. I kit one stroke and here comes the widget dictionary. I tried everything to disable it but nothing worked. I found out that this widget program could not be erased either. There was no way for me to control it and it drove me nuts. I was almost in tears at this point having spent nearly $200 for both Windows 7 and Parallel and wasting so much time.

I went to the Logitech's site to download software for my mouse. I was able to disable certain buttons but then they wouldn't work at all in CAD by doing so. I also found out that my delete button on my keyboard didn't work at all in Autocad. How can anyone use AUTOCAD without using "delete?" Who wants to type "erase" in the command line every time you need to erase something.

My F11 doesn't work properly as well on my keyboard. I use this key outside of CAD to view my desk top. I am sure I will find other problems as I use this problem, however I can't use it! It is totally useless! I spent more of my time outside of my home working on Autocad because of these problems.

Look like I am back at square one. I might have to use a laptop for awhile which isn't too practical for my needs. Mac and the company that produces Parallel this software should work more closely together. This program has the potential to do great things for MAC users, but not if it doesn't clear up obvious issues.

I am going to take my computer to the MAC Store and see if more RAM will work out some of the kinks and get advice on the mouse issue. Logitech Performance MX)

I will try to post am update.

11/21/11

I have used this product long enough to write a follow-up. I came back to change my rating from 2 stars to 3 (wish there was a 3+) stars and allow me to explain why. I purchased this product to use with Autocad and 3ds Max software. I still have the same issue described previously with the delete feature never-the-less, my overall experience isn't bad. The slow downs are minimum. (I need more ram for sure). Why the change of heart? I have come to use Parallel for other PC based software, to download drivers that normally couldn't run on my system. This is a huge advantage for me. I purchased an Epson Workforce large format printer to work with Autocad. The drivers were PC based however, I was able to switch operating systems via the Parallel software system. I just printed my first test print without any problems. This will be a tremendous time saver for me. Who wants to be forced into a total PC environment? If I am able to duplicate this process on other softwares I could over look some of the hick-ups. However I can not overlook the Autocad conflicts.

I found a message from customer support in the comments section. I will do everything possible to work with them to resolve my software issues. If my experiences with customer sera purchase of the software, I would say go ahead and do it. It is worth it, it certainly meets my needs. But do understand there will be some hick-ups along the way.
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