Hi I am exploring using Parallels to gain Microsoft functionality on a Mac. I specifically need to use a large Access database and have the ability to merge emails in Word from Access through to Outlook to ultimiately send emails. This all works pefectly well on Microsoft but I am fed up with the slow load times of Windows machines etc and would like to move to Mac but can only do so if I can run Access and merge from it. My question is - does anyone have any experience of running Access and merging in this way? Also, am I understanding Parallels correctly - once the software is installed onto the Mac you can then run it just like a Windows PC, providing you purchase the licence. What I am getting at is, do I still have to have a Windows machine running somewhere else that the Mac is pulling the files from? Or is the Windows 'virtual'. I.e. can I chuck out my old Windows laptop and just use a Mac and Parallels? Any advice as I set out on my new Parallels journey would be greatfully received! Thanks, Louisa
Hi @LouisaS1 Yes, you got that right. Parallels Desktop helps you to run Windows on your Mac. Basically, you need to install Windows on Mac using Parallels Desktop which is called as Virtual Machine. Once the Virtual Machine is created, you can install native Windows applications like Microsoft Office, QuickBooks etc.. We also have the option to Migrate your Windows Laptop to Parallels Desktop. Check this out
Ok, great, thanks for your reply Guna. I shall download the trial version and give it a spin. Thanks.
