Adjust Window Mode Settings

You can customize how Parallels Desktop appears and behaves when in Window mode.

Set Whether Windows Programs Show in the Dock:

You can choose whether or not to show icons for Windows programs in the Mac OS X Dock when in Window mode. If you prefer to work with programs by manipulating them on the Windows desktop, you may not want to be distracted by seeing them in the Dock alongside your Mac OS X application icons.

1. Do one of the following:
   • Option-click (Alt-click) the Parallels icon in the menu bar and choose Configure.
   • If the Parallels Desktop menu bar is visible at the top of the screen, choose Virtual Machine > Configure.
2. Click Options and then click Applications.
3. To show Windows program icons in the Dock when in Window mode, deselect Show Dock icons in Coherence only.

Set Whether Animations are Used for Some Actions

By default when you pause, suspend, or shut down Windows, the Parallels Desktop window becomes animated. If you find this distracting, you can turn off the animations.

1. Do one of the following:
   • Option-click (Alt-click) the Parallels icon in the menu bar and choose Preferences, and then click General.
   • If the Parallels Desktop menu bar is visible at the top of the screen, choose Parallels Desktop > Preferences, and then click General.
2. Select or deselect Use animations.