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This guide covers every Parallels feature:
- Empezando — Install the app and build your first virtual machine
- How to Use Parallels Desktop Business — Deploy and manage licensed Windows VMs across a whole team
- How to Use Parallels Desktop for Mac — Run Windows apps beside your mac apps every day
- How to Use Parallels Desktop Pro — Unlock advanced features for software development and heavy virtual machine work
- How to Use Parallels RAS — Publish windows applications to any device from one server
- How to Use Parallels Browser Isolation — Open risky links inside a sandboxed remote browser session
- How to Use Parallels Secure Remote Workspace — Give staff a locked-down windows desktop from anywhere
- How to Use Parallels DaaS — Host desktops in the cloud without buying more mac computers
- How to Use Parallels Toolbox — Run dozens of small utilities across mac and windows
Tiempo necesario: 5 minutos por función
También en esta guía: Consejos profesionales | Errores comunes | Solución de problemas | Precios | Alternativas
¿Por qué confiar en esta guía?
I have run Parallels Desktop on both Intel and apple silicon Macs for two years.
Every step here comes from my own machine, not from vendor screenshots.
Parallels is the best known desktop virtualization app for impermeable computadoras.
Pero la mayoría de los usuarios solo aprovechan una pequeña parte de lo que puede hacer.
Esta guía le muestra cómo utilizar todas las funciones principales.
Paso a paso, con capturas de pantalla y consejos profesionales.
Parallels Tutorial
This how to use Parallels tutorial walks you through each feature, from first install to power user tricks.
Paralelas
Run Windows on your Impermeable without rebooting. Over 7 million mac users open windows apps beside macOS every day. It works on Intel and apple silicon. Standard Edition starts at $49.99.
Getting Started with Parallels
Antes de utilizar cualquier función, complete esta configuración inicial.
It takes about 15 minutes, most of it download time.
Here is my own experience with the app first:
Ahora vamos a repasar cada paso.
Paso 1: Crea tu cuenta
Go to the Parallels website and click “Try Now” or “Buy Now.”
Enter your email and create a password for your Parallels account.
✓ Control: Comprueba tu bandeja de entrada for the confirmation email and licence key.
Paso 2: Descarga o accede a la aplicación.
Download the installer for your Mac and open the .dmg file.
Check the system requirements first, since Windows 11 needs roughly 40 GB of disk space.
Here is what the setup asistente se ve así:
✓ Control: You should see the Parallels installation assistant on your desktop.
Paso 3: Completar la configuración inicial
Let the assistant install Windows 11 for you, or point it at your own ISO.
Parallels handles TPM and secure boot automatically on apple silicon.
When the windows desktop appears, install Parallels Tools from the Actions menu.
✅ Hecho: You now have a working virtual machine with an operating system installed.
How to Use Parallels Desktop Business
Escritorio Parallels Negocio lets you hand the same windows environment to an entire team.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Activate the Business Licence
Sign in to the Parallels My Account portal with your business key.
Invite each mac user by email from the licence page.
Step 2: Build a Master Virtual Machine
Set up one windows machine with your approved apps and settings.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: The VM shows as compliant in the management console.
Step 3: Push Policies to Staff
Lock USB access, clipboard sharing and shared folders from the same console.
✅ Resultado: Every laptop runs one approved windows vm under central control.
💡 Consejo profesional: Export the master VM as a template before rollout. New hires then skip the whole install.
How to Use Parallels Desktop for Mac
Parallels Desktop para Mac lets you run windows applications without rebooting into Boot Camp.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Paso 1: Abra el Centro de control
Click the Parallels icon in the menu bar to list your virtual machines.
Press play on the windows vm you built earlier.
Step 2: Switch to Coherence Mode
Choose View, then Enter Coherence to hide the windows desktop completely.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Windows apps now sit in your Mac dock beside mac apps.
Step 3: Share Files Between Both Systems
Open Finder and drag files straight into any Windows window.
✅ Resultado: Mac and Windows now share one clipboard, one Downloads folder and one screen.
💡 Consejo profesional: Pin Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Edge to the dock for faster launches.
How to Use Parallels Desktop Pro
Parallels Desktop Pro gives you the advanced features that software development work needs.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Raise the Resource Limits
Open VM settings and lift CPU and RAM allocations well past the Standard caps.
Pro Edition allows up to 32 vCPUs and 128 GB of memory.
Step 2: Connect Your Development Tools
Link Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant or Visual Studio through the built-in integrations.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Your development tools now reach the VM over a private network.
Step 3: Take a Snapshot
Use Actions, then Take Snapshot, before any risky build or driver test.
✅ Resultado: You can roll a broken windows os back to a clean state in seconds.
💡 Consejo profesional: Run Power BI in the VM. Keep the Mac side free for design work.
How to Use Parallels RAS
Paralelos RAS publishes single apps to phones, tablets and browsers from one server.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Install the RAS Console
Install the console on a Windows Server host inside your network.
Step 2: Publish an Application
Pick Publish, choose the app, then select which groups can access it.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: The app appears in the user portal within a minute.
Step 3: Test From a Client
Open the RAS client on a Mac or iPad and launch the published app.
✅ Resultado: Staff run windows applications on any device without a local windows machine.
💡 Consejo profesional: Publish one heavy app instead of a full desktop. Bandwidth use drops sharply.
How to Use Parallels Browser Isolator
Aislamiento del navegador Parallels opens untrusted links away from the computer you are sitting at.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Add Your Users
Import staff accounts into the isolation portal from your identity provider.
Step 2: Set the Browsing Policy
Choose which categories open in the remote browser instead of the local one.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Blocked sites now load inside a remote session, not on the endpoint.
Step 3: Review the Session Logs
Check the activity report weekly for downloads and blocked file types.
✅ Resultado: Malware never touches the local system, on macOS or on Windows.
💡 Consejo profesional: Route webmail attachments through isolation first, since that is where most infections start.
How to Use Parallels Secure Remote Workspace
Secure Remote Workspace bundles apps, desktops and browser isolation into one login.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Connect Your Directory
Link Active Directory or Entra ID so people sign in once.
Step 2: Assign Workspace Resources
Give each group a windows desktop, a few apps, or both.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Each user sees only the resources you assigned them.
Step 3: Turn On Multi-Factor Sign-In
Enable MFA in the seguridad tab before you invite anyone outside the office.
✅ Resultado: Remote staff reach work files from home with no VPN client.
💡 Consejo profesional: Set session timeouts to 30 minutes, because idle sessions burn licences fast.
How to Use Parallels DaaS
Parallels DaaS hosts full desktops in the cloud with no server room.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Pick Your Cloud Region
Choose the region closest to your team for the lowest lag.
Step 2: Create a Desktop Pool
Select an image with the windows os and software your team needs.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: The pool status turns green once the first desktop boots.
Step 3: Send the Invite Links
Share the web link so staff connect from any browser.
✅ Resultado: New starters get a windows desktop in minutes, not days.
💡 Consejo profesional: Shut idle pools down overnight, since cloud desktops bill by the running hour.
How to Use Parallels Toolbox
Caja de herramientas de Parallels packs dozens of one-click utilities into a single menu bar app.
Aquí te mostramos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Install Toolbox
Download Toolbox for macOS or for Windows and sign in.
Step 2: Pin Your Favourite Tools
Drag record screen, clean drive and archive tools to the favourites row.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Your picked tools open from the menu bar in one click.
Step 3: Free Up Storage
Run Clean Drive monthly to reclaim disk space your VMs keep eating.
✅ Resultado: You replace half a dozen small paid apps with one licence.
💡 Consejo profesional: The Do Not Disturb tool mutes both operating systems at once during calls.
Parallels Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After two years of daily use, these are the tricks I keep coming back to.
They squeeze more Parallels speed out of the same Mac.
Atajos de teclado
| Acción | Atajo |
|---|---|
| Enter or exit coherence mode | Ctrl + Cmd + C |
| Enter full screen mode | Ctrl + Cmd + F |
| Release mouse from the VM | Ctrl + Alt |
| Open Windows Start menu | Cmd (mapped) |
Características ocultas que la mayoría de la gente pasa por alto
- Viajar Modo: Actions, then Travel Mode, caps power draw when you work on battery.
- Free trial VMs: The download wizard installs Linux, Windows and other OSs at no cost.
- Game controller support: Pair a controller and play windows juegos like Rocket League and Fall Guys.
Parallels Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Giving the VM every core you own
❌ Incorrecto: Assigning all CPUs and RAM, which starves mac os and slows both sides.
✅ Derecha: Give the virtual machine half your cores and roughly a third of your memory.
Mistake #2: Skipping Parallels Tools
❌ Incorrecto: Running windows without Tools, so drag-and-drop and screen resolution scaling never work.
✅ Derecha: Install Parallels Tools right after setup and reboot the guest once.
Mistake #3: Expecting Intel software on apple silicon
❌ Incorrecto: Buying old x86 software and hoping it installs on an M-series Mac.
✅ Derecha: Check the vendor page first, since Intel applications run through emulation and can stumble.
Parallels Troubleshooting
Problem: The VM will not start after a macOS update
Causa: The kernel extensions no longer match the newest Mac OS build.
Arreglar: Update to the latest versions of Parallels, then restart your computer once.
Problem: Windows keeps asking for activation
Causa: Parallels supplies the installer, but not the windows license itself.
Arreglar: Buy a key from Microsoft and enter it under Settings, then Activation.
Problem: Shared folders are missing inside Windows
Causa: Sharing was switched off, or Parallels Tools failed during install.
Arreglar: Open Configure, then Sharing, and set Mac folders to Share All Disks.
📌 Nota: If none of these fix your issue, contact Parallels support.
¿Qué es Parallels?
Paralelas is a desktop virtualization tool that runs Windows and Linux inside macOS.
Think of it like a second computer living in a window on your desktop.
It is built by Parallels International GmbH and used by over 7 million mac users.
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- Parallels Desktop Business: Deploy and manage licensed Windows VMs across a whole team.
- Parallels Desktop for Mac: Run Windows apps beside your mac apps every day.
- Parallels Desktop Pro: Unlock advanced features for software development and heavy virtual machine work.
- Parallels RAS: Publish windows applications to any device from one server.
- Parallels Browser Isolation: Open risky links inside a sandboxed remote browser session.
- Secure Remote Workspace: Give staff a locked-down windows desktop from anywhere.
- Parallels DaaS: Host desktops in the cloud without buying more mac computers.
- Parallels Toolbox: Run dozens of small utilities across mac and windows.
The App Store Edition runs in an Apple sandbox, so it drops some network features.
Para una revisión completa, consulte nuestra Parallels review.
Parallels Pricing
Here’s what Parallels costs in 2026:
| Plan | Precio | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Edición estándar | $49.99 | Everyday users running Microsoft Office and a few windows apps |
| Edición Pro | $59.99 | Developers who need bigger VMs and deeper development tools |
Prueba gratuita: Yes, 14 days with no card required.
Garantía de devolución de dinero: Yes, 30 days on direct purchases.
Note that Parallels offers the app itself only, so budget for a windows license too.
Buy Parallels direct from the vendor if you want that refund window.
💰 Mejor relación calidad-precio: Standard Edition — it covers almost every mac user for under fifty dollars.
Parallels vs Alternatives
How does Parallels compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
| Herramienta | Mejor para | Precio | Clasificación |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralelas | Fastest way to run windows on a Mac | $49.99 pago único | ⭐ 4.4 |
| VMware Fusion | IT teams already on VMware | Uso personal gratuito | ⭐ 4.2 |
| UTM | Hobbyists testing other operating systems | Gratis | ⭐ 3.9 |
| Oracle VM VirtualBox | Cross platform lab work | Gratis | ⭐ 3.8 |
| Cruce | Single windows apps with no VM | $74/year | ⭐ 3.9 |
| Windows 365 | Cloud PCs managed by Microsoft | $31/user/mo | ⭐ 4.1 |
Selecciones rápidas:
- Mejor en general: Parallels — smoothest support for windows versions on apple silicon.
- Mejor presupuesto: UTM — free, open source, and fine for light testing.
- Ideal para principiantes: Parallels — the wizard installs Windows 11 without any manual steps.
- Ideal para el desarrollo de software: Parallels Desktop Pro — snapshots, bigger VMs and Docker support.
🎯 Parallels Alternatives
Looking for Parallels alternatives? Here are the top options:
- 🚀 VMware Fusion: Mature virtualization with strong networking, now free for personal use on Intel and Apple chips.
- 💰 UTM: Free and open source, and it happily boots Windows and Linux images.
- 🔧 Máquina virtual Oracle VirtualBox: Long-running free option for developers who juggle many operating systems.
- ⚡ Cruce: Runs windows applications directly on macOS with no operating system installed inside.
- 🏢 Windows 365: A cloud PC from Microsoft, billed monthly and streamed to any browser.
Para ver la lista completa, consulte nuestra Parallels alternatives guía.
⚔️ Parallels Compared
Here’s how Parallels stacks up against each competitor:
- Parallels vs VMware Fusion: Parallels wins on speed and polish; vmware fusion wins on price.
- Paralelos vs UTM: UTM costs nothing, but Parallels handles graphics and full screen far better.
- Parallels vs Oracle VM VirtualBox: VirtualBox suits Intel labs; Parallels suits daily work on new Macs.
- Paralelos vs. Intercambio: CrossOver skips the windows vm, but breaks on plenty of other software.
- Parallels vs Windows 365: Windows 365 needs constant internet; Parallels keeps windows running offline.
Start Using Parallels Now
You learned how to use every major Parallels feature:
- ✅ Parallels Desktop Business
- ✅ Parallels Desktop for Mac
- ✅ Parallels Desktop Pro
- ✅ Parallels RAS
- ✅ Parallels Browser Isolation
- ✅ Secure Remote Workspace
- ✅ Parallels DaaS
- ✅ Parallels Toolbox
Siguiente paso: Elige una función y pruébala ahora.
Most people start with Parallels Desktop for Mac.
It takes less than 15 minutes, and new features land with each release.
Preguntas frecuentes
Can Parallels be trusted?
Yes. Parallels International GmbH has shipped this software since 2006. Over 7 million mac users run it. Apple notarises the app, and it sells through the Mac App Store.
What is the purpose of Parallels?
It runs windows and linux inside a virtual machine on your Mac. You get access to windows apps without rebooting into Boot Camp or buying a second computer.
Is Parallels free or paid?
Paid. Standard Edition costs $49.99 and Pro Edition costs $59.99. A free trial is available, but Windows itself still needs its own licence key.
How do you use Parallels?
Install the app, create a virtual machine, then install Windows 11 and Parallels Tools. After that you launch windows apps straight from the Mac dock.
Do I have to buy Windows when using Parallels?
Usually yes. Parallels installs Windows for you, but activation needs a key from Microsoft or a reseller. Unactivated Windows still runs, with cosmetic limits.
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