How Do I Completely Remove Parallels from My Mac?

When you're finished using Parallels, it's essential to completely remove the application and free up some disk space on your Mac. In this article, we'll guide you through a step-by-step process on how to uninstall Parallels desktop from your Mac.

Before you start, make sure that you don't have any virtual applications running in the background. Open the Parallels Desktop app on your Mac and follow these steps:

Uninstalling Parallels Desktop

1. Open Parallels Desktop on your Mac.

2. Go to the 'Actions' menu and select 'Unregister' for the virtual machine you want to remove.

3. Click 'Remove' to confirm the uninstallation.

Removing Windows 10 and Parallels Desktop

When you installed Parallels, the Windows 10 application was also installed. To completely remove the parallel desktop application, you need to delete both Windows 10 and Parallels Desktop from your Mac.

1. Go to the 'Applications' folder on your Mac and find the Parallels Desktop app.

2. Right-click on the app and select 'Move to Trash'.

3. Empty the trash can by right-clicking on it and selecting 'Empty'.

Using a Cleaning Tool (Optional)

If you want to remove all traces of Parallels Desktop from your Mac, you can use a cleaning tool like CleanMyMac or CCleaner. These tools will help you delete any remaining files and registry entries associated with the application.

Removing the Virtual Machine

To remove the virtual machine inside Parallels Desktop, follow these steps:

1. Open Parallels Desktop on your Mac.

2. Select the virtual machine you want to remove from the list of available machines.

3. Click 'Remove' to confirm the uninstallation.

That's it! By following these steps, you'll be able to completely remove Parallels Desktop and free up some disk space on your Mac. Remember that removing Parallels Desktop won't affect any other files or applications on your Mac.

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