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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 134 reviews

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Customers are enthusiastic about Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac's compatibility with Windows, especially Windows 10, allowing them to run Windows applications seamlessly on their Macs. Users also appreciate its user-friendly interface and simple installation process.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mac and PC and the same screen

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product is amazing. Who would have thought that you could run two operating systems at the same machine. I needed to keep some of my old PC programs and use them on my new MAC. Mission accomplished!!! I'm still learning how to use all of the features but the basics are easy to pick up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    easy to install, but haven't used it enough to pass judgement on it yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A nice upgrade from v9, had free v12 upgrade

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded to this version as it included the technology guarantee upgrade to get version 12 for free. This works a lot better than v9 did (works with windows 10 nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does exactly what I needed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to virtualize Windows 10 for development and to also run some programs that are only available on Windows. The software installed Windows 10 in a non-interactive fashion and it couldn't have been easier. Everything worked just as I had hoped. In fact, it worked so well, I bought a second license to install on my mac notebook. That install is running Windows XP. My favorite feature is Coherence mode. I could create a shortcut on my OS X Dock to a Windows batch file that sets an environment then runs a program. And when the program runs, it runs in a window as if the program was an OS X app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great investment

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got rid of my Windows laptop and upgraded to a MacBook Pro. Still needed a few of the windows programs. This program runs Windows 7 smoothly on the Mac. AND the programs run much MUCH faster than they ever did on the PC. I highly recommend this software.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows on Mac

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great product to use when you have a Mac and need to run Windows as well. It is easy to use and works extremely well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great program for using Windows on a Mac

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty seamless transfer of using Windows with Bootcamp to Parallels. I've been using Windows and Office without problems. I did have to verify my Windows with Microsoft, but was able to do that through their website.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best VM software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best VM software for the Mac! Only things that sucks is they force you into yearly upgrades for continued support

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best of both PC and Mac seamlessly!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love this program! Running Windows XP Pro and Yosemite at the same time on the same computer! WOW! This is a great option that operates seamlessly and offers the best of both worlds. I was skeptical at first but after the first 5 minutes became an instant fan. Have been running it on my MacBook Air for about a month now and it has worked like a charm!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been wanting a Mac for a long time, but waited because I still had a couple of Window programs I still liked. This was the answer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Software

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    Runs smoothly on my MacBook. It runs windows 10 faster than my workstation at my job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I know apple provide the Boot Camp for install the Windows on my MacBook but I don't want to restart every time switch the OS. It was strange feeling that Windows OS running on Mac OS but it is seamless and it is the best solution I believe.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes life so easy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This application makes life much easier with seamless switching between OS. I have Windows 10 installed as my daily life requires some windows programs and this solution just works!!! I would recommend this over other solutions I have tried.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows on a Mac

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    If you need to run Windows on a Mac then this is the product for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just Perfect

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    Did everything that I expected and worked smoothly first time

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Little confusing

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    Had problem down loading. Once I got it up and running it is confusing till you get the hang of it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    Good price, simple installation, easy set up, TADA !!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great program

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    Great ............................................

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like the product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was what I expected. Easy and fast transactions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    A bit wonky in regards to BlueTooth connections.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for certain type of online gaming and applications.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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