After first being introduced last week Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac has been officially released. In addition to 3D Graphics, Snapshots and improved integration between Windows and Mac OS X, the new version adds over 50 new productivity and security features.
Among the new features in version 3.0 is “SmartSelect,” an addition that lets you open up any file from Windows or Mac OS X using an application from either operating system. For example, SmartSelect is automatically configured to mount and open Mac .dmg installer files in OS X, even if they were downloaded in Windows via Internet Explorer or Outlook, and to automatically open .exe files in Windows, even if they reside in Mac OS X.
When we open Parallels we get 'Parallels Wizard, Virtual Machine' which asks us to install from a device or migrate from another PC. (note - We don't want to replicate another PC, just want to run Windows on the Mac). Yes, wonder_mice is correct in that the file associations can be fixed thru the registry of the Guest OS. For some reason the registry gets confused & file associates with native applications on the local OSX (ie *.lnk with winehelper.app) after an upgrade or update of your parallels virtual machine. Note: Parallels USB Cable is available only for Parallels Desktop 8 Switch to Mac Edition and earlier. Turn on your Mac and your Windows PC then log in to both computers. On the Windows PC, open Parallels Transporter Agent by clicking the Start menu and selecting All Programs > Parallels > Parallels Transporter Agent. Dec 14, 2008 Hi, b4 the I was a vmware fusion user. Yesterday, i uninstalled it and downloaded the trial of parallel desktops 4.0. Now, whenever i click any.exe file on mac. .exe are Windows files and won't run on a Mac. To use Windows software on a Mac, you need to install virtual machine software like VMWare or Parallels Desktop.
Another big feature in the release is 3D support for OpenGL and DirectX graphics software, which enables users to run Windows games from inside Parallels without having to reboot.
“Snapshots” help you to store Parallels’ “virtual machine” state, storing them at custom intervals. You can roll back to a previous state as needed, and control levels of integration and isolation using the VM Sentry. You can also make your virtual machine read-only to further protect it. Parallels is also including a six-month trial of virus and spyware protection.
Other changes like Vista Boot Camp support, Parallels Explorer and Security Manager are also part of this release.
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Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac is available immediately for $79.99.
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