Beginner question....

[jedd33d]

I did some searching on the site, but couldn't find the info I'm looking for, so please forgive the "beginner" question! I have a Macbook Pro with a bootcamp partition already set up. I am finding I need to go there more and more and don't like having to reboot each time. I am thinking about purchasing Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac, but am wondering if I need to remove my bootcamp partition, or can I just install Parallels with my existing partition. Can't find any specific info on the set up for this. Again, please excuse the novice question! Thanks for your help!

 

[I-che]

Hi jedd33d,
very reasonable question. You can install Parallels Desktop 5 on your Mac, create new virtual machine and point it to existing Boot Camp partition. Please check this documentation link.
Please note that you can download Parallels Desktop 5 and use it for 14 days on trial basis to evaluate the product:
http://www.parallels.com/download/desktop/

 

[jedd33d]

Thanks I-che!