Optimize Virtual Machine for Games, Graphics, Productivity, or Development

When creating a virtual machine, you can optimize it according to your needs. You can choose to configure it for:

• Productivity. Choose this profile if you're using the virtual machine for your everyday work with text editors, email, web browsers, etc.
• Games only. Choose this profile if you're using the virtual machine to play PC games on your Mac.
• Design. Choose this profile if you're using the virtual machine to work with graphics applications.
• Software development. Choose this profile if you're using the virtual machine to develop and test software.

You can change this setting after the virtual machine is created:

1. Start Parallels Desktop.
2. In Parallels Desktop Control Center, right-click the virtual machine (it must be shut down) and choose Configure.
3. On the General tab, click Change.
4. Select the profile that best fits your need.