How to download most recent PD8 build?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by imacken, Sep 11, 2012.

  1. imacken

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    I must be going crazy, but I can't see where to download the latest PD8 build without going through the 'download trial and input email address' process!
    Can't see anything under My Account in 'Registered Products', etc.
    Please point me in the right direction.
     
  2. YanaYana

    YanaYana

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    In order to download the latest build you need to go through the Download Trial process - it is the only way
     
  3. YanaYana

    YanaYana

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    Or upgrade you product from the Parallels desktop menu
     
  4. imacken

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    That is a complete pain having to go through the trial email process. Didn't used to be like that.

    Also, updating from the menu doesn't leave a downloaded file, just automatically updates.
     
  5. YanaYana

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    if you wish to update easily - go through the menu update. If you wish to keep file - just download it. We don't keep the file cause it usually takes some harddrive space (not less than 70MB) and if we kept all updates it might have taken a lot of space than
     
  6. imacken

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    Thanks but I don't feel this is the correct way of doing it. Most users are perfectly capable of managing their own files, so keeping the update should at least be an option.
    Secondly, you say 'just download it', but it is not as simple as that. It used to be. There used to be a link that says something like 'if you already own an activated product and wish to download the latest version, then click here and we will send you a link'. I can't see that option any more.
    Now, you have to register for a trial with email address, etc. Then, of course, the inevitable stream of emails follow, you know, the 'are you enjoying the trial, etc.etc.' type.
    There ought to be an easier way for registered users to download the latest build.
     
  7. YanaYana

    YanaYana

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    i'm afraid this is the only way to do it now. We actually dropped this option on the website for direct download.
     
  8. imacken

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    I know you dropped it. That's why I'm complaining!
    Please bring it back as I am getting swamped with emails about 'my trial'!
    Parallels must be the only product I know that you can't re-download.
     
  9. YanaYana

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    I will forward your complain but can't guarantee the download link is coming back.
     

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