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How to install or upgrade to Parallels Desktop 8

Article ID: 114623 
Created On: Aug 21, 2012
Last Review: Dec 10, 2012
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  • Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac
  • Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac

 

How to install Parallels Desktop 8?

This article will help you install Parallels Desktop 8, please proceed to Instructions below. 

Upgrading to Parallels Desktop 8?

Upgrades are possible for Parallels Desktop 6 and above. To upgrade your Parallels Desktop to Parallels Desktop 8 please proceed to Instructions listed below.
 

Instructions

1. Parallels Desktop 8 is distributed either on DVD media or as .dmg image available to download. You may download Parallels Desktop 8 installation file from our site: www.parallels.com/download/desktop

2. Double click the downloaded Parallels Desktop 8 installation file with .dmg extension and and it will be mounted to Finder then double-click the Install icon.

If you have the Parallels Desktop 8 DVD just put it in the CD/DVD drive of your Mac and double-click the Install icon:

3. Enter your Account password and the installation will start.

4. If you are upgrading to Parallels Desktop 8 from a previos Parallels Desktop version you will see this dialogue. Click Remove to remove your current version of Parallels Desktop and install Parallels Desktop 8.


You have Parallels Desktop installed now! Check our tips for new users:

Need help? 


Check Parallels Desktop User's Guide or Knowledge Base for any technical questions.









 




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