Removing Parallels Workstation Extreme

Uninstalling Parallels Workstation Extreme does not delete any files that have been created using Parallels Workstation Extreme, such as configuration files, virtual hard disks, floppy .fdd images, and serial or parallel port output files.

In Windows

Note : You must have power user or administrator rights to uninstall Parallels Workstation Extreme in a Windows primary operating system.

The procedure may be slightly different in different Windows versions. To remove Parallels Workstation Extreme follow these steps:

1. Open the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel , select Add /Remove Programs , and then select Parallels Workstation Extreme .
2. Click the Remove button to begin uninstalling.
3. Click Yes when prompted: "Are you sure you want to remove Parallels Workstation Extreme from your computer? "

If you purchased the program from the Parallels Online store or downloaded a trial version, you can also remove Parallels Workstation Extreme with the help of the ParallelsWorkstationExtreme -4.0.xxxx.xxxxxx.exe file. Just locate this file and open it. The wizard will lead you through the process of deinstallation.

In Linux

Note : To uninstall Parallels Workstation Extreme in a Linux primary operating system you need the root privileges.

To uninstall Parallels Workstation Extreme in Linux:

1. Launch a terminal.
2. To gain the root privileges, enter the following command:

   su

   Enter the password for the root account when prompted.

3. Locate the parallels-workstation-extreme -4.0.xxxx.xxxxxx.run file that you used during the Parallels Workstation Extreme installation and issue the next command:

   sh parallels-workstation-extreme-4.0.xxxx.xxxxxx.run

4. The Parallels Workstation Extreme Installation wizard starts. In the welcome screen, click Next .
5. In the Upgrade Components screen, click the Remove button.
6. When the uninstallation is completed, the Parallels Workstation Extreme Uninstalation completed screen appears. Click the Exit button to close the wizard.