Parallels Desktop 26 Pro per Mac

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Licensel is an Authorised Parallels Reseller. Compatible with Macs featuring Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel chips.

Parallels Desktop 26 Pro is the edition of the latest release built for people who develop, test and administer systems: it assigns up to 32 processors and 128 GB of memory to a virtual machine, integrates with Visual Studio and with command line tools, and runs Windows and Linux on a Mac with no reboot. The license runs for one year and is delivered by email with the activation code.

Why choose Parallels Desktop 26 Pro per Mac

The Standard version of Parallels Desktop gives the virtual machine a fixed and modest share of resources: enough to run a management system or a banking application, not to compile a project, keep several machines running at once or host a server environment. Anyone hitting that ceiling does not need a different program, but the same program without the cap.

The Pro edition raises the ceiling and adds the tools for repeatable work: Visual Studio integration, terminal commands to create and start virtual machines inside a script, and a configurable virtual network. Being release 26, it is also the one aligned with the most recent macOS builds: after a Mac update, compatibility is not an issue.

What Parallels Desktop 26 Pro per Mac is and what it is for

Parallels Desktop creates a virtual machine inside macOS in which a complete operating system runs, usually Windows. The wizard at first start offers to download and install Windows automatically, or to import an existing virtual machine or the data from an old PC.

The Pro edition starts from there and removes the caps: up to 32 virtual processors, 128 GB of memory and 8 GB of video memory for each virtual machine, against the fixed figures of the Standard edition. It adds Visual Studio integration, command line tools to manage virtual machines inside a script, virtual network configuration and tree snapshots to compare several states of the same system.

Key features

• Up to 32 virtual processors
  You give a virtual machine far more cores than the Standard version allows, to compile or keep several services running at once.
• Up to 128 GB of memory
  The amount of RAM you can devote to a single virtual machine is what it takes to host server environments or test databases.
• Visual Studio integration
  You start and try the application directly in the virtual machine from the development environment, with no manual steps between the two systems.
• Command line tools
  You create, start, clone and shut down virtual machines from the terminal, so the same operations repeat inside a script.
• Configurable virtual network
  You define isolated or shared networks between several virtual machines to reproduce the architecture you have to test.
• Tree snapshots
  You save several states of the same system and move between them, useful for comparing different configurations.
• Windows and Linux on a Mac with no reboot
  Both systems work together and Coherence mode shows Windows applications in the Dock next to the Mac ones.
• Apple Silicon and Intel compatibility
  It works on Macs with M1, M2, M3 and M4 chips and on Intel ones, with the build of Windows that suits the processor architecture.

Feature overview of Parallels Desktop 26 Pro per Mac

Comparison: Standard 26 and Pro 26 side by side

System requirements

Parallels Desktop 26 Pro per Mac is compatible with macOS on Macs with Apple Silicon and Intel chips. For compatibility with your macOS version and the detailed requirements, see the "Requirements" tab on the product page.

Why are licenses priced so low?

As these are retail licenses previously owned and decommissioned by the former holder in accordance with EU Court ruling C-128/2011, they can be purchased at a more affordable price. These official licenses are fully compliant and guaranteed at the best price on the market.

What do I receive after purchase?

By purchasing this product you will receive the official download of the software from the Parallels website, the license for activation and complete instructions for a correct installation.

Advantages of the Licensel License

• Fast delivery by email
  You receive the license and the download link within a few minutes of your order.
• Always free support
  Our technicians assist you via Live Chat and email, at no additional cost.
• Invoice included
  The invoice is issued automatically once the purchase is complete.
• Trusted Shops guarantee
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How to buy and activate

1. Choose your edition
   Select the version you need and complete your order in a few clicks.
2. Receive the license by email
   Within a few minutes you receive the official download link and the license for activation.
3. Install and activate
   Download the software from the manufacturer's official website and enter the license to complete activation.
4. Support included
   For any question our technicians are available via Live Chat and email.

How to download and install Parallels Desktop 26 Pro per Mac

After the purchase you receive the activation code and the official download link by email. Download Parallels Desktop from parallels.com, install it on macOS and enter the code you received: at first start the wizard offers to download Windows or to import an existing virtual machine. In a few minutes the system is ready to use. If you prefer to be guided step by step, our technicians can assist you during the installation.

Need help with installation?

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