This brief tutorial will show you how to share files and folders between the guest OS (Windows) and the host (OS X) using Parallels.
- The very first thing you need to do to (easily) share files and folders between Windows and OS X is install Parallels Tools. Though the instructions (from the previous link) are specific to Windows Vista, they’re very similar for XP.
- Once Parallels Tools has been installed, shut down Windows. Back in the Parallels configuration window, click the Edit button.
- Select Shared Folders in the the Resource column. Make sure that Enable shared folders is checked and then click the + (plus) button.
- Give your shared folder a name and then click the Browse… button. Navigate to the folder you want to share with Windows, and select it. Enter a description (if you want, it’s not mandatory) and then click OK.
- Make sure Parallels now knows to share the folder and then power up Windows.
- Once Windows has started, double-click the Parallels Shared Folders icon on the desktop
- Your newly shared folder should now be visible. Double-click it..
- And there’s the folder in OS X you selected to share!
Hi,
I liked ur tutorial on installing ubuntu as a parallel and this particular one on sharing data between mac and windows. i have installed fedora core as a parallel and was wondering how i can transfer files back and forth between mac and fedora. i tried the drag and drop but to no avail.
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The Parallels Shared Folder icon never shows up on my desktop. I followed the above very simple instructions exactly and it does not work on my system. There is clearly a configuration with my system that is different. Any other advice?
Separate but related topic: Advice for those looking to purchase Parallels Desktop software, regarding support or help from Parallels, expect to be left out in the cold. I have emailed Parallels support 3 times allowing days in between for a response. I got one criptic response that offers less detail then the tutorial on this web site.
This was very helpful. thanks
I am new user to install the packages on Ubuntu.
Kindly send me the Ubuntu Packages and guide to install the Unbuntu Packages.
I had the same problem as bwbcg. You have to install Parallel Tools. In Parallels (while logged in to Windows) click on Actions > Install Parallel Tools. Voilà. Solved my problem.
Muchas gracias por el tutorial resulto a la perfeccion.
Mi unico problema es que no funciona el boton 2 del mouse, antes era control + el primer boton para ahora nada.
¿sabes como solucionarlo ?
Sorry ya lo enontre en tu paginas :S gracias nuevamente
Hola bwbcg te recomiendo que revises si tienes instalado los Parallels Tools, sino los tienes instalados simplemente abres el parallel y luego en el mac en Actions buscas Install Parallels Tools les das click y listo estas herramientas se instalan por si solas, luego te pide que reinicies y luego de reiniciar te aparecerá éste icono para compartir carpetas de windows a mac y viceversa.
Espero haberte ayudado