Switching from Parallels to Fusion

[punkeb]

I have Parallels and Windows XP installed on my Macbook. I have two Windows based programs installed as well. I would like to switch from Parallels to Fusion. Will I have to uninstall Windows and the two programs? If so, that might be too much trouble.
Thanks much

 

[synth3tik]

I have both. I don't think it is as easy as selecting the VM drive in VMWare and running it, but I think there maybe a way to migrate it over. This is something I have never done though.

 

[punkeb]

Is it possible to have both Parallels and Fusion on my Mac so I don't have to uninstall Windows?

 

[steveza]

Try http://www.vmware.com/download/fusion/importer_tool.html or http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/. I haven't used either to convert from Parallels to Fusion but they should do the trick for you.

 

[punkeb]

Thanks much! Do I need to purchase a copy of the Fusion software as well to use the converter?

 

[steveza]

The converter and importer are free but you would need to purchase Fusion to actually run the converted image. You can get a free trial if you just want to test it out.

 

[punkeb]

Sorry again for another question!
Should I download the importer or the trial version first?
If I am happy with the trial version and purchase a full version, can I just add an activation key of sorts after purchase?
Will it automatically transfer my XP and my two programs or do I need to do that somehow?
Sorry, I am just not very computer smart.

 

[steveza]

No worries

Sorry again for another question!
Should I download the importer or the trial version first?Either - doesn't matter which you install first
If I am happy with the trial version and purchase a full version, can I just add an activation key of sorts after purchase?Indeed you just add the key after you buy it
Will it automatically transfer my XP and my two programs or do I need to do that somehow?It will just convert the virtual disk which contains the operating system (XP) and all the applications on it. If all goes well you shouldn't notice any difference when you start the Fusion machine up.

 

[punkeb]

Sorry, again!
In the video for the importer it shows to copy a Parallels folder from the desktop into the Importer. I don't have a Parallels folder on my desktop, but I have a Parallels icon that says Microsoft Windows XP. Is that the item I copy?

 

[punkeb]

I'm about to give up. I downloaded the importer and the trial version of Fusion. I have tried converting my Parallels Window XP to Fusion but keep getting error messages.
I guess I just shouldn't have Windows on my Mac.

 

[McGiord]

Why do you want to change from parallels to fusion?
I have parallels and would like to know if there is good reason to change, thanks
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[punkeb]

I have two Windows only programs that I need to use. One of them is not working at all in Parallels. I have read that most have had success using it in Fusion so that is why I want to switch.

 

[MacHappytjg]

im either blind or stupid whats this program called cause im kinda just fed up with parallels and its bad preformance

 

[nickodemus]

Doesn't entirely answer your question but VM Ware Fusion has a promotion (I think until end of April or maybe it is beginning) whereby people switching to them from Parallels get a discount, check their site.