How Parallels Desktop Works

Parallels Desktop is installed on a Chrome OS device by a system administrator.

When you first start Parallels Desktop, it downloads a pre-configured Windows 10 virtual machine* created by your administrator. This virtual machine usually has all the necessary applications installed but these details depend on your company policies.

Once the download is complete, the virtual machine launches automatically. After Windows 10 boots up, you can start working with its applications.

* A virtual machine is a package that is stored locally on your Chrome OS device. When Parallels Desktop runs it, the virtual machine looks and behaves like a standalone computer.