How to Completely Uninstall Parallels on a Mac

Are you tired of using Parallels Desktop and want to completely remove it from your Mac? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to uninstall Parallels on your Mac.

Before we start, let's take a step back. If you're new to Linux or are interested in trying out different distributions, Parallels Desktop is an excellent choice. It allows you to create a virtual machine (VM) and run various operating systems, including Linux, on your Mac. In this article, we'll focus on uninstalling Parallels Desktop.

Uninstalling Parallels Desktop

To completely uninstall Parallels Desktop from your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open the Parallels Desktop app on your Mac.

2. Click on the 'Parallels' menu at the top left corner of the screen and select 'Preferences.'

3. In the Preferences window, click on the 'Advanced' tab.

4. Scroll down to the 'Uninstall Parallels' section and click on the 'Uninstall' button.

5. Confirm that you want to uninstall Parallels Desktop by clicking 'OK' in the pop-up window.

Additional Steps

To ensure that all remnants of Parallels Desktop are removed from your Mac, follow these additional steps:

1. Delete any virtual machines created using Parallels Desktop. You can do this by going to the 'Parallels' menu and selecting 'Virtual Machines.'

2. Delete any configuration files or settings associated with Parallels Desktop. These files may be located in your user library folder or in the 'Library' folder.

3. Restart your Mac to ensure that all changes take effect.

That's it! You have now successfully uninstalled Parallels Desktop from your Mac. If you need to reinstall Parallels Desktop, simply download and install the software again.

Remember, uninstalling Parallels Desktop will remove all virtual machines and settings created using the app. Make sure to back up any important files or data before uninstalling.

Final Thoughts

Parallels Desktop is an excellent choice for running multiple operating systems on your Mac. However, if you no longer need it, following these steps will completely uninstall the software from your Mac.

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