Parallels Desktop 26 Standard 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 Standard is the most recent version in the range: it runs Windows on a Mac with no reboot, with full support for the latest macOS releases and for Macs with Apple Silicon chips. It is the choice of anyone with an up-to-date Mac who wants compatibility guaranteed over time. The license is annual and is delivered by email with the activation code.

Why choose Parallels Desktop 26 Standard per Mac

Anyone moving to a Mac brings a practical problem with them: some indispensable program only exists for Windows. Management systems, industry software, banking applications or professional practice tools often have no macOS version, and changing computer cannot mean giving them up. Parallels Desktop solves this by running Windows inside macOS, with no reboot and no need for two machines on the desk.

Every new version of macOS can break compatibility with virtualisation programs, because these work in close contact with the system. Version 26 is the one aligned with the most recent releases: if you have updated your Mac recently or plan to, it is the only one that guarantees continued operation without surprises.

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

Parallels Desktop creates a virtual machine inside macOS running a complete operating system, usually Windows. On first launch the wizard offers to download and install Windows automatically, or to import an existing virtual machine or the data from an old PC.

The virtual machine shares folders, clipboard, printers and USB peripherals with macOS, and Coherence mode shows Windows applications in the Dock next to Mac ones. Snapshots let you save the system state before an update and restore it within seconds. This version is available with a renewable annual license.

Key features

• Windows on Mac with no reboot
  Windows runs in a window next to your macOS applications: you switch between them with a click, without shutting down the Mac.
• Apple Silicon and Intel compatibility
  It works on Macs with M1, M2, M3 and M4 chips and on Intel ones, with the Windows version suited to the processor architecture.
• Coherence mode
  Hides the Windows desktop and shows only the applications, which appear in the Dock as if they were Mac programs.
• Sharing between the two systems
  Folders, clipboard, printers and USB peripherals are accessible from both systems: a file copied in macOS pastes into Windows.
• Data transfer from a PC
  A wizard transfers documents, applications and settings from an old Windows PC to the Mac.
• Virtual machine snapshots
  Save the system state before an update or a risky installation and go back within seconds if something goes wrong.
• Resource assignment
  You decide how much memory and how many processors to give the virtual machine, balancing performance between the two systems.
• Guided Windows installation
  On first launch the wizard offers to download and install Windows automatically, with no separate images or licenses to hunt for.

Feature overview of Parallels Desktop 26 Standard per Mac

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System requirements

Parallels Desktop 26 Standard 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: guaranteed purchase
  Licensel is part of Trusted Shops, which protects your purchase with the official buyer guarantee.

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 Standard per Mac

After 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: on first launch the wizard offers to download Windows or import an existing virtual machine. Within minutes the system is ready to use. If you prefer to be guided step by step, our technicians can assist you during installation.

Need help with installation?

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