Should I remove Parallels Desktop?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.0.6630 |
92.86% |
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| 4.0.6578 |
7.14% |
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from Parallels Software International Inc
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Overview
Parallels Desktop is a software program developed by Parallels Software International Inc. The most common release is 4.0.6630, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 29 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 62% of users of Parallels Desktop come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.parallels.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Parallels\Parallels Desktop\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{DFD8AAE3-0305-4063-AAF5-910194060076}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Parallels Desktop
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prl_sdk.dll - Parallels Server/Desktop (runtime switch) 4.0 (Parallels Public API)
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IOHooks.dll - Parallels Desktop 4.0 (Parallels Hook Module)
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Parallels Transporter.exe - Parallels Transporter
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prl_client_app.exe - Parallels Desktop
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prl_disp_service.exe - Parallels Dispatcher Service
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prl_naptd.exe - Parallels DHCP/NAT Service
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prl_sdk_py.dll - Parallels Public API Python Binding
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prl_setup_helper.exe - Parallels Setup Helper
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prl_up2date_app.exe - Parallels Up-2-Date
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prl_vm_app.exe - Parallels Virtual Machine
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prlctl.exe - Parallels Control Utility
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- prl_naptd.exe runs as a service named 'Parallels Networking Service' (Parallels Networking Service) "Provides the Host-Only and Shared types of networking for Parallels virtual machines. If this service is stopped, your virtual machines will fail to connect to the network if they are in the Host-Only or Shared networking modes.".
- prl_disp_service.exe runs as a service named 'Parallels Virtualization Service' (Parallels Virtualization Service) "Enables you to run and manage Parallels virtual machines.If this service is stopped, you will not be able to use your virtual machines.".
How do I remove Parallels Desktop?
You can uninstall Parallels Desktop from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Parallels Desktop, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Parallels Desktop.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 7 7%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
7.14% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.14% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.14% |
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Geography
61.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.90% |
| Canada |
9.52% |
| Italy |
9.52% |
| South Africa |
4.76% |
| Iran |
4.76% |
| Croatia |
4.76% |
| Czech Republic |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.08% |
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| Toshiba |
23.08% |
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| Acer |
15.38% |
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| ASUS |
15.38% |
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| Lenovo |
7.69% |
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| Intel |
7.69% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
25.00% |
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| HP Compaq 6830s |
12.50% |
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| FOXCONN M61PMV-E |
12.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M105 |
12.50% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L850-1L... |
12.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Qosmio G50 |
12.50% |
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