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Parallels v 3.0 Released

Steve1496

Steve1496

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Apr 21, 2004
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Perfect! I already have my upgrade key, and cant wait to see how this works.

I can offer a mirror if the servers get slammed.
 
Steve1496

Steve1496

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Apr 21, 2004
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Backup your VMs! The upgrade is not going well for me. Installing Parallels tools into my exisisting VM causes the application to crash, and makes for a startup error.

--update--
Got Parallels Tools installed. After it restarted itself, the computer then kernel panicked.

It passed Direct X 9 Tests!
 
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brkirch

macrumors regular
Oct 18, 2001
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Steve1496 said:
Backup your VMs! The upgrade is not going well for me. Installing Parallels tools into my exisisting VM causes the application to crash, and makes for a startup error.
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Yes, it is important to backup your VMs and restart Mac OS X after installing Parallels.

Edit: Never mind, the installer automatically restarts Mac OS X.
 
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72930

Retired
May 16, 2006
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OK, so I used the Parallels uninstaller...then reinstalled...then tried ALL THREE keys I got sent, with the same error message (This key cannot be used in the current version of Parallels) :(
 
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kainjow

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Jun 15, 2000
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I am looking forward to VMWare's final release. Every day I use Parallels, I am reminded how bad its UI is.
 
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SC68Cal

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Feb 23, 2006
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Oh, this is a pickle.

I purchased my key on [size=+1] May 31st[/size]

Hoping they'll give me some leeway, official policy says anyone who bought after May 1st gets a free upgrade
 
DrEwe

DrEwe

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Oct 12, 2004
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Seattle
Is an upgrade from the last version free (and easy)?

I just bought a copy of Parallels from the on-line store at Apple on Tuesday - it shipped yesterday and hasn't arrived yet. I assume it will be the older version. Can I upgrade on line after I install or should I just download the new version and do a clean install?:confused:

Thanks
 
MacsRgr8

MacsRgr8

macrumors G3
Sep 8, 2002
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The Netherlands
OMG.. what a day...

It's all about Windows on Mac today! :D

Seriously what a gr8 day. Gr8 new rumors, new Boot Camp, and now this.
The most anticipated version of Parallels! And they launched it before the WWDC!
Got my pre-order discount a couple of days ago, so I'll be testing (eh.. read: playing with) this baby coming weekend on my MBP!

:cool:
 
~Shard~

~Shard~

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Jun 4, 2003
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Glad to see it's official now - I had been reading about version 3.0 on the Parallels website for several days already. When I get around to buying my new MBP and my new iMac, Parallels will definitely be an essential piece of software for me. :cool:
 
Mitthrawnuruodo

Mitthrawnuruodo

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Mar 10, 2004
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I'm exclusively using Parallels to check out web pages we develop in IE6 and IE7... not sure I'll bother with the upgrade right now...

...unless anyone can provide me with a very good reason or two... ;)
 
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aLoC

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Nov 10, 2006
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If you have installed it, how is the 3D? Good enough for games?

Because I only use for Windows for games and have been using Boot Camp up until now.
 
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aLoC

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Nov 10, 2006
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shawnce said:
Is this a file mirror you setup yourself? If so did you ask permission to distribute their product? If not you shouldn't have created the mirror... nor should anyone trust what you mirror.
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Jeezz... could you be any more uptight?
 
DrEwe

DrEwe

macrumors member
Oct 12, 2004
37
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Seattle
SC68Cal said:
Oh, this is a pickle.

I purchased my key on [size=+1] May 31st[/size]

Hoping they'll give me some leeway, official policy says anyone who bought after May 1st gets a free upgrade
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Where is their official policy stated? I cant find it on the Parallels website...
 
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kainjow

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Jun 15, 2000
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Ok, so far going to Full Screen doesn't work like it used to. It used to set the resolution of the virtual OS to the host OS, now it doesn't. Great!
 
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