Should I remove Parallels Tools?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #8,529
United States Rank #8,272
Reach 0.0460%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 34.77 days
506.58 days >
Average installed length: 266.17 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
12.0.2.41353 |
1.43% |
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12.0.1.41296 |
0.55% |
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12.0.0.41273 |
0.11% |
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11.2.3.32663 |
0.44% |
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11.2.2.32651 |
0.77% |
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11.2.1.32626 |
0.77% |
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11.2.0.32581 |
3.09% |
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11.1.3.32521 |
2.10% |
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11.1.2.32408 |
2.10% |
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11.1.1.32312 |
1.77% |
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11.1.0.32202 |
0.88% |
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11.0.2.31348 |
1.21% |
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11.0.1.31277 |
0.88% |
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11.0.0.31193 |
1.88% |
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11.0.0.30110 |
0.11% |
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10.4.0.29337 |
0.88% |
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10.3.0.29227 |
1.21% |
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10.2.2.29105 |
2.65% |
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10.2.1.29006 |
2.65% |
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10.2.0.28956 |
3.64% |
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10.1.4.28883 |
1.77% |
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10.1.2.28859 |
1.88% |
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10.1.1.28614 |
2.21% |
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10.1.0.28600 |
0.55% |
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10.0.2.27712 |
2.43% |
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10.0.1.27695 |
1.77% |
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10.0.0.27675 |
0.22% |
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10.0.0.27066 |
0.11% |
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9.0.24251 |
3.42% |
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9.0.24237 |
3.64% |
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9.0.24229 |
5.96% |
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9.0.24217 |
1.10% |
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9.0.24172 |
7.40% |
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9.0.23350 |
1.21% |
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9.0.23140 |
0.66% |
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9.0.23136 |
1.43% |
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9.0.23062 |
1.55% |
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9.0.23046 |
2.54% |
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9.0.23036 |
1.10% |
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8.0.18619 |
2.65% |
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8.0.18615 |
1.43% |
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8.0.18608 |
4.75% |
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8.0.18494 |
1.77% |
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8.0.18483 |
2.65% |
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8.0.18480 |
0.33% |
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8.0.18354 |
3.20% |
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8.0.18345 |
0.11% |
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8.0.18101 |
0.22% |
|
7.0.15107 |
4.42% |
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7.0.15106 |
1.10% |
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7.0.15104 |
0.88% |
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73 versions |
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Parallels Tools
from Parallels Software International Inc
What is Parallels Tools? (from Parallels Software International Inc)
Parallels Desktop is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro. Unlike dual-boot solutions, in which users must completely shut down Ma... Read more
Overview
Parallels Tools is a program developed by Parallels Software International Inc. The most used version is 9.0.24172, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The programs's main executable is prl_cc.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 4.14 MB of memory. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 20.14 MB (21,113,688 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 47% of users of Parallels Tools come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.parallels.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Parallels\Parallels Tools\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{EBEAF977-ECEA-481C-90FF-CCE6B3663D01}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 20.14 MB
Files installed by Parallels Tools
Program executable: | prl_cc.exe |
Name: | Parallels Tools 9.0 |
| Parallels Control Center |
Signed by: | Parallels |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Parallels\Parallels Tools\prl_cc.exe |
MD5: | 950850eacf9661a039050be0fe549a20 |
Additional files:
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PTIAgent.exe - Parallels Server/Desktop (runtime switch) 8.0 (Parallels Tools Installation Agent)
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prl_uprof.dll - Parallels Tools 11.2.0 (Parallels User Profile Handler)
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ShellIntHook.dll - Parallels Shell Integration Hook
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PostReboot.exe - Parallels Desktop 9.0 (Parallels Tools Setup PR)
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prl_wmouse_watcher.dll
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prlhosttime.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- prl_cc.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Parallels Tools Center' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Parallels\Parallels Tools\prl_cc.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
prl_cc.exe |
Memory: | 4.14 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0032719177% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00234137% | |
User CPU: | 0.00093055% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 1,601,070 | |
I/O reads/min: | 6.58 KB | |
I/O writes/min: | 62 Bytes | |
How do I remove Parallels Tools?
You can uninstall Parallels Tools 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 Tools, 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 Tools.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win 8 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
53.59% |
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Windows 10 |
38.78% |
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Windows XP |
6.96% |
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Windows Vista |
0.55% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
18.69% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.25% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.06% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.73% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
10.07% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.97% |
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Geography
46.85% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
46.85% |
Germany |
6.98% |
Italy |
6.79% |
United Kingdom |
4.78% |
Canada |
3.63% |
France |
2.87% |
Australia |
2.20% |
Taiwan |
1.82% |
Spain |
1.72% |
Netherlands |
1.72% |
Japan |
1.53% |
Israel |
1.15% |
Austria |
0.96% |
Russia |
0.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
39.90% |
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Apple |
37.88% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
6.57% |
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Dell |
4.55% |
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ASUS |
3.03% |
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Intel |
2.53% |
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Samsung |
2.53% |
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GIGABYTE |
1.01% |
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Sony |
1.01% |
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Lenovo |
0.51% |
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Alienware |
0.51% |
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Common models |
Parallels Software Intern... |
87.29% |
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Apple Inc. MacBookPro10,1 |
0.89% |
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VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
0.78% |
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Apple Inc. iMac13,2 |
0.56% |
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Apple Inc. MacBookPro6,2 |
0.56% |
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Apple Inc. MacBookPro9,2 |
0.56% |
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