# How does parallel desktop work on Mac?

How does parallel desktop work on Mac?

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

It runs as an application, like any other, but allows you to "install" other operating systems within Parallels as a virtual machine.

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- Posted at: about 4 years ago
- Author title: Customer Relations Manager at Connecting Point




## Related Product
[Parallels Desktop for Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/parallels-desktop-for-mac/reviews)

## Related Category
[Remote Desktop](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop)

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