To download Parallels Desktop for Mac, perform the following steps:
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Navigate to www.parallels.com in your web browser.
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In the Parallels Desktop for Mac section, click Download Trial (see Figure 6.1).
Figure 6.1. Downloading Parallels Desktop for Mac won't be a challenge for you.
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Click the link to download the application. The download process will start. When you're done downloading the application, you'll see the Parallels-Desktop installer.
To use the application, you'll need to obtain an activation key. You can choose to use Parallels Desktop for Mac for a 15-day period for free by obtaining a trial key. I recommend that you do so to make sure Parallels Desktop for Mac meets your needs. After you've used it for this period, you'll need to purchase a permanent activation key; the good news is that because you have purchased this book, you get a discount on this (see the last section of this chapter for details).
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Move back to the Parallels Desktop for Mac download page.
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Click the Get a Trial Key button.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to obtain your trial key. You'll need to create an account. When you've done so, you'll move to the My Account page.
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Click the Send button for Parallels Desktop for Mac. The activation key will be sent to the email address you provided during registration. After you've received the email with your key, you'll be ready to install Parallels Desktop for Mac.
