{"id":19437,"date":"2011-09-02T09:57:04","date_gmt":"2011-09-02T07:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=19437"},"modified":"2025-07-02T01:57:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:57:21","slug":"parallels-7-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/parallels-7-released\/","title":{"rendered":"Parallels 7 released"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parallels<\/strong><\/a> has released the latest version of its virtual environment software. Current users can upgrade now<\/a> and new users can purchase the full version on September 6th<\/strong>. You can download a trial<\/a> however already and try it out for yourself. Note that you have to request a trial license key using the “Get Trial” button on the lower left side of the start-up dialog when you install the trial.<\/p>\n

Parallels will also be releasing apps for iPhone and Android<\/strong> that allow you to control the virtual environment from your mobile device.<\/p>\n

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Parallels claims that version 7 streamlines switching between OS X and Windows so that it feels like a much more natural experience, blurring the line between the two operating systems. Paralells CEO Birger Steen said of version 7:<\/p>\n

As Macs have become more popular than ever, a growing number of Mac users, including enterprises, find they need to run critical Windows programs on their Macs,” he said. “Parallels Desktop 7 lets you run popular apps like Windows Internet Explorer, Access, OneNote, Quicken and more, even the most demanding graphical programs, without rebooting and without compromise on speed and usability.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Parallels also claims that it’s 6o percent faster than version 6 with Windows sleep and resume now taking seconds. Other improvements include faster copying of files and a security protection feature to stop potential Window’s viruses from damaging files you want to use in OS X.<\/p>\n

Users who have already purchased Parallels 6 after August 1st will be able to upgrade to version 7 for free. All other users will be charged $59.95 to upgrade. New users can buy a Standard version ($89.95) or Student Version ($59.95). There will also be a special “Switch to Mac” edition for $119.95 which will include a USB cable to transfer files and a 2 hour beginners guide for switching to Mac.<\/p>\n

Download Parallels Desktop 7<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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