Parallels Desktop 5

Run Windows on your Mac without Rebooting.

Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac allows you to run Windows and Mac OS X as one, without rebooting - the best of both worlds on one seamless desktop. With full support for Snow Leopard and Windows 7, you have everything you need to run literally thousands of Windows apps like Outlook, Access, Project, Quicken and Quickbooks.

Easy to set up, easy to use

Get your virtual machine up and running in no time at all. You can install Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 in three easy steps. You can enjoy up to seven times faster graphics performance than previous versions, letting you run the latest PC games and 3D graphic apps, without compromise.

The best of your Mac, with Windows support

Use Multi-Touch trackpad gestures in Windows applications and enjoy the benefits of Active Corners, Expose and Spaces in Windows on your Mac. You can even use your Apple remote to control Windows applications on your Mac.

Did you notice?

Parallels Desktop 5.0 for Mac includes a one year subscription to Parallels Internet Security powered by Kaspersky, Acronis Disk Director Suite for Windows Disc Management and Acronis True Image Home for Windows Backup and Data Recovery.

System requirements

1Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later (including Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard)
2Intel-based Mac required
31 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended to run Windows Vista or 7)
4450 MB of hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate to your virtual machine
5Internet connection required for select features and online updates. Also required for updates during one-year Internet Security subscription period.
6Requires Windows or other operating system (not included)