{"id":113064,"date":"2025-07-23T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T04:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=113064"},"modified":"2025-07-21T12:32:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T04:32:27","slug":"get-started-with-parallels-desktop-beginners-guide-and-tips-and-tricks-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2025\/07\/get-started-with-parallels-desktop-beginners-guide-and-tips-and-tricks-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Get started with Parallels Desktop: Beginner\u2019s guide and tips and tricks for all"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"113064\" class=\"elementor elementor-113064\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71ae5294 post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71ae5294\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4a899f&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e9119cd\" data-id=\"1e9119cd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f04f8cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f04f8cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/getting-started-parallels-desktop-header.jpg\" width=\"1138\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p><article class=\"post\"><p>Learning new software can feel like you\u2019re facing a mountain\u2014a steep incline you\u2019ve got to climb but aren\u2019t necessarily looking forward to.<\/p><p>Especially when it\u2019s for an operating system you aren\u2019t as familiar with.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/\">Running Windows on Mac<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be a monumental effort.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re just starting to look into options or have been using one for a while, let\u2019s explore tips and tricks to help you start strong with Parallels Desktop\u2014how to use it, how to get the most from it, and what it helps you do.<\/p><p><em>Want to test Parallels Desktop for yourself? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/trial\/\">Start a 14-day free trial to run Windows on your Mac today<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"start\">Getting started: 3 keys for working with Parallels Desktop<\/h2><p>Getting Parallels Desktop set up so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/visual-studio-for-mac-retirement\/\">run multiple operating systems on your Mac<\/a> is straightforward\u2014and there are a couple of tricks you can use to make your experience easier.<\/p><h3>1. Pin Windows apps to your Dock<\/h3><p>When you open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/apps\/excel\/\">Windows apps using Parallels Desktop on your Mac<\/a>, their icons will appear in your Dock\u2014and you can pin them there as you would pin a Mac app for easy access.<\/p><p>Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/download.parallels.com\/desktop\/v17\/docs\/en_US\/Parallels%20Desktop%20User%27s%20Guide\/32842.htm\">pin Windows apps to your Dock<\/a> in this guide.<\/p><h3>2. Drag and drop files between OSs<\/h3><p>With Parallels Desktop, you can drag and drop files <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/apps\/\">from Windows to Mac<\/a> and vice versa. It works nearly the same as if you were going to move files between regular folders\u2014select, drag, drop, and use the pop-up to \u201cSave as\u2026\u201d to the new location.<\/p><p>You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.parallels.com\/parallels-user-portal-20\/running-remote-applications-and-desktops\/using-drag-and-drop-functionality\/\">drag-and-drop functionality<\/a> in this guide.<\/p><h3>3. Blend OSs with Coherence mode<\/h3><p>Coherence mode is a neat feature in Parallels Desktop that lets you combine your Windows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/develop-on-vm\/\">virtual machine (VM) with your Mac<\/a>.<\/p><p>Normally, a Windows VM would live within a Mac window, so you could move it around and minimize it like any other application. With Coherence mode, the two OSs work side by side for one combined experience.<\/p><p>You can enter Coherence mode by:<\/p><ol><li>Clicking on View &gt; Enter Coherence<\/li><li>Click the blue Coherence icon at the top of your VM\u2019s window<\/li><\/ol><p>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.parallels.com\/4670\/\">closer look at Coherence mode<\/a> and how it works in this guide.<\/p><h2 id=\"office\">How to use Microsoft Office apps on your Mac<\/h2><p>One of the particularly useful aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/apps\/microsoft-office\/\">running Windows on your Mac<\/a> is that you can access the full versions of apps like Microsoft Excel and Word.<\/p><p>When you install Windows, it may include a trial version of Microsoft Office. If not, you\u2019ll need to download Office from Microsoft.<\/p><p>Once opened, Office will ask you to input a registration key (which you\u2019ll need to buy from Microsoft).<\/p><p>Entering your registration key gives you full access to the apps in your plan.<\/p><p>You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/download.parallels.com\/desktop\/v17\/docs\/en_US\/Parallels%20Desktop%20User%27s%20Guide\/32833.htm\">installing other Windows applications<\/a> on your VM in this guide.<\/p><h2 id=\"games\">All your favorite Windows games\u2014on your Mac<\/h2><p>Windows is still the most popular OS for gaming\u2014and with built-in clients like Microsoft\u2019s PC Game Pass starting to publish nostalgic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/blogs\/play-diablo-mac\/\">games like Diablo<\/a>, early Call of Duty titles, and more, you might be looking to relive the classics.<\/p><p>Parallels Desktop gives you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/games\/\">Windows machine on your Mac<\/a>, so you don\u2019t have to limit yourself. Childhood classic games, here you come.<\/p><p>Just start your Windows VM, install any clients like Steam or GOG Galaxy that you might need and your games, and you\u2019re ready to play.<\/p><p>If you need to modify your Mac\u2019s settings, Parallels Desktop lets you customize CPU and RAM resources used by your Windows VM(s)\u2014something that definitely comes in handy for peak gaming performance.<\/p><p>You can adjust these settings by opening your VM\u2019s configuration menu, then going to Hardware &gt; CPU &amp; Memory. You can choose to leave it on default settings, or you can specify resources using the manual option.<\/p><h2 id=\"apps\">Run graphics-intensive Windows apps on Mac with Parallels Desktop<\/h2><p>From classwork and development to gaming breaks, Parallels Desktop can help with myriad aspects of your digital life\u2014including running intensive software for school or development.<\/p><p><strong>Heads up<\/strong>: By default, Parallels Desktop will have hardware acceleration enabled. If you need to, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.parallels.com\/pdfm-ug-20\/parallels-desktop-for-mac-20-users-guide\/parallels-desktop-preferences-and-virtual-machine-settings\/virtual-machine-settings\/hardware-settings\/graphics-settings\/\">adjust this in your graphics settings<\/a>.<\/p><p>Here are some of the ways Parallels Desktop helps:<\/p><h3>Accessing Windows apps for school on your Mac<\/h3><p>Some of your classes might require you to use Windows-only or graphics-intensive software\u2014especially if you\u2019re taking engineering, architecture, or design courses.<\/p><p>Parallels Desktop lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/use-cases\/education\/\">access your essential class software<\/a> from your Mac quickly and easily.<\/p><h3>Testing apps, software, or websites on multiple OSs<\/h3><p>Developing means testing\u2014and that means numerous OSs on hand.<\/p><p>Rather than keeping multiple devices or switching your OS in the BIOS, Parallels Desktop allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/use-cases\/developers\/\">keep different OSs open at all times<\/a>. This makes it easy to iterate, test on another OS, and refine without rebooting.<\/p><h2 id=\"os\">Run multiple operating systems on your Mac<\/h2><p>Fun fact: Parallels Desktop doesn\u2019t just let you run Windows. You can choose to install other OSs, as well\u2014including Linux or another macOS instance alongside Windows.<\/p><p>All you need to do is open Parallels Desktop and set up your virtual machine. From there,<\/p><p>navigate to File &gt; New to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/glossary\/virtual-machine\/\">create a new virtual machine<\/a>. This will prompt you to install an operating system using the delivery method of your choice.<\/p><p>You can choose to start your VM with a Linux distribution or macOS version instead of Windows. Make sure you have any necessary license details on hand!<\/p><p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/download.parallels.com\/desktop\/v17\/docs\/en_US\/Parallels%20Desktop%20User%27s%20Guide\/32857.htm\">working with other operating systems<\/a> in Parallels Desktop in this guide.<\/p><h2 id=\"edge\">Does Parallels Desktop require Microsoft Edge?<\/h2><p>Some Windows applications will work best in Microsoft Edge\u2014and some will only work if they have access to the default Windows browser. Make sure you have and keep it installed in your VM.<\/p><p>This will help you access advanced features for tools like Microsoft Defender, Azure, and Windows 365\u2014which will be especially helpful in school and work scenarios.<\/p><p>It will also allow you to run WebView2-based apps and enterprise apps that require Edge to function. Without Edge, these solutions will not open and may cause crash reports.<\/p><p>Edge also gives you access to Microsoft Copilot, so you can use Windows\u2019 AI assistant on your Mac.<\/p><h2>Go forth and conquer (or just run multiple OSs on Mac) with Parallels Desktop<\/h2><p>No matter your mountain, Parallels Desktop can help you climb it. Get the most out of your experience with these tips\u2014and the most out of your investment with savings on your plan.<\/p><p>Ready to dive into the world of Windows on Mac? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallels.com\/products\/desktop\/buy\/\">Buy Parallels Desktop today<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1b0f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1a1b0f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"42979\" class=\"elementor elementor-42979\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b25dc0d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b25dc0d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3cc1b37d\" data-id=\"3cc1b37d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c4a230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52c4a230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About Parallels\u00a0<br \/><\/strong>Parallels\u00ae is a global leader in cross-platform solutions, enabling businesses and individuals to access and use the applications and files they need on any device or operating system. Parallels helps customers leverage the best technology available, whether it\u2019s Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android or the cloud.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. 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Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sluggish system performance? 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