| File Type |  Parallels Virtual Machine | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| File Format | Proprietary (Parallels) | ||
| Usage | Runs when opened | ||
| Popularity | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Common | ||
| Description | Parallels Desktop software uses a virtual machine file to load Windows operating systems on Mac OS X. The PVM file is similar to a disk image and contains the complete contents of a Windows hard disk. It is typically referenced by Parallels software, but may also be mounted within the Finder by opening the file with Parallels Mounter. | ||
| Open With | 
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| Published | August 26, 2009 | 
