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Memory and Parallels Desktop

I use Parallels Desktop to run windows based applications that are not available for mac. When using Parallels I experience a complete slow down of all mac applications as well as the windows application that I am using. The computer also runs hot. Would the addition of more RAM resolve this problem? What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed? Is it something I can do myself?

Macbook Pro 15", Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jul 28, 2009 10:53 AM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2009 11:21 AM

Adding more RAM will probably help, but running a 2nd OS is going to eat up some CPU as well. The Maximum RAM depends on your model. On most models, it's pretty easy putting it in yourself.
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Jul 29, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Numacguy

In the interim, you could allocate 1024 MB of RAM to the Virtual Machine. If you're running OS X 10.4.11 with 1GB =/= 1024 MB of RAM that's adequate enough to get by, as long as all you're running is Parallels when it's open.

As the recommendation of neuro, going to 4GB is strongly recommended if running an application like Parallels is important.

Memory and Parallels Desktop

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