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Question on Parallels installation

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Nov 17, 2013
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Hello,

I would like to try Parallels but I have read that the installer installs some unwanted software (I do not recall the name of the added software).

Is there a way to install the only Parallels?

I would not like to flood my Mac with software that I do not need.

Thanks a lot,

daniele
 
To be honest, I never heard of that. The last thing I heard about Parallels is that it shows Ads which can be distasteful for a commercial application. I don't know if version 10 does this but prior versions did.

I'd say just monitor what's getting installed and delete any apps in the application folder that you don't want. I suspect anything that is install is needed for parallels.
 
You're right, I forgot about Parallel's Access app/service. Not being a current user of Parallels I forgotten about that.

I'd say based on their press release I'd say it gets installed.
The standard retail price (SRP) of Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac is $79.99, and the Student Edition is available for $39.99. Upgrades for existing Parallels Desktop 8 or 9 for Mac customers are US$49.99. Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac customers receive a complimentary three-month subscription to the Parallels Access app for up to 5 Macs and PCs and an unlimited number of iOS and Android mobile devices.
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Here's a kb article on uninstalling it
http://kb.parallels.com/en/117142

There may be an option to opt out at installation time of the is app, but I have no idea since I'm a VMware Fusion user.
 
My recollection, having installed Parallels on my MacBook Pro recently, is that you simply opt out of Parallels Access during installation. It wasn't a problem anyway.
 
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