Hi guys, When I uninstall Parallels for Mac, does this also automatically uninstall also all the programs installed on the Windows side (such as Office, etc.)?
Hello @NathanL3, Parallels Desktop is an application in a Mac uninstalling will not affect the virtual machine. The virtual machine will be stored on your Mac as .pvm file. To locate .pvm file, please refer for more information.
Thanks Raj - but I have no idea what a virtual machine is and what a pvm file is. What I need is a layman's instructions on how to uninstall Parallels - as well as the programs and work files that are there so I can free all the disk space that's currently associated with parallels. Thanks. Nathan
Hello NathanL3, Are you trying to completely remove the Parallels Desktop and Windows virtual machine (or) just the applications inside Windows VM?
Hi Raj, Completely remove the Parallels Desktop and Windows virtual machine - not just the applications. Nathan
Hello NathanL3, According to the process kindly remove the virtual machine by following the steps mentioned in the article. Once your Virtual machine is removed you can go ahead and uninstall parallels Desktop 11. Kindly let us know if you have any trouble in following the above steps, we would be happy to assist you.
I asked to keep files - and then was directed to a screens I do not understand. I then wanted to change my decision and move them to trash - but There's no option to go back! What can I do?
Hi NathanL3, Once you select move to trash, your virtual machine will be deleted. If you want to free this space you have to remove the Windows.pvm file from trash. Then you can remove the Parallels Desktop by following the article.
