I have an OEM copy of Parallels 7 that I haven't used yet because I'm looking for a good price on windows. I learned through a post here that I'm eligible for a free upgrade to Parallels 8. According to their website I need to install the software to register it, so I'm wondering if there are any downsides to installing now w/o installing windows at the same time?
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Thanks. I had to install and register my software even though I have the activation key. It turns out the DVD came with an uninstaller.
I'm new to OSX and I miss the illusion of a formal uninstall process that comes with Windows, and a registry cleaner to repair the problems that are left behind. Does OSX even have a registry?
I'm new to OSX and I miss the illusion of a formal uninstall process that comes with Windows, and a registry cleaner to repair the problems that are left behind. Does OSX even have a registry?
Parallels 8 works like a dream and upgrades easily
Upgrades easily but I have problems with dual screen
Parallels responded to my upgrade request in less than a day. Uninstalling V7 was part of the V8 install process. It doesn't insist on opening at start-up so I can just leave it there until I buy Windows. I'm hoping there'll be sales on either windows 7 or windows 8 when windows 8 is introduced. I won't be using dual screens so I'm sorry it's causing you problems but it won't be an issue for me. I just need to run Microsoft Access sometimes.
Fortunately, OS X has nothing even remotely similar to a registry, and a formal uninstalled is not needed for programs that are designed well, usually. Most bigger programs come with uninstallers, as you found, and most smaller ones can simply be dragged to the trash.
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