Parallels Desktop has a streamlined interface that’s easy to learn even as a beginner, and it's less expensive than other full-featured virtual machine software. However, keep in mind that if you want to activate your copy of Windows, you still need to purchase a Windows license for the VM. Nov 04, 2020 VMware Workstation Pro Alternatives. VMware Workstation Pro is described as 'commercial hypervisor that allows users to create and run virtual machines on one computer' and is a well-known app in the Network & Admin category.

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• Oct 03, 2019 Please run Software Update from Apple to resolve this issue. Note: As article states, VT-x can be disabled due to an outdated firmware what's why we suggest running Software Update as firmware update is a part of it.
• Both Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMWare Fusion are available for download with a free trial and are reasonably priced.
• Nov 10, 2020 Testers loved Parallels Desktop’s easy to use features, and seamless integration of Windows and its applications with macOS Big Sur, which increased their productivity. On April 14 th 2021, the new update for Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac was released and now features support for both Mac computers with Intel processor as well as Mac computers.

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Is there a free alternative to Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMWare Fusion?

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Both Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMWare Fusion are available for download with a free trial and are reasonably priced. However, Innotek released a free open source 'virtualization' program called VirtualBox that makes it possible to run Windows and other operating systems 'inside' or 'alongside' MacOS X in much the same way as Desktop for Mac and Fusion.

On February 12, 2008, Sun Microsystems purchased Innotek to 'strengthen Sun's leadership in the virtualization market' and this acquistion has greatly increased awareness of VirtualBox.

Sun describes the program as 'the world's most popular open source virtualization platform because of its fast performance, ease of use, rich functionality, and modular design.' No doubt the fact that it's free has something to do with it as well. Please note that although VirtualBox is free, the license needed to run a version of Windows is not.

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In general, VirtualBox is not quite as full featured as the commercial alternatives, but it still has numerous features including 'seamless windows', shared folders, a shared clipboard, and more. It may meet your needs quite well.

Download VirtualBox for yourself and see. MakeUseOf.com has provided a great walk-through covering installation and configuration of the program that you may find to be useful and ArsTechnica offers an in-depth 'quick look' as well.

If VirtualBox does not meet your needs, site sponsor Other World Computing sells the latest versions of Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMWare Fusion.

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