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<blockquote data-quote="SammySlim" data-source="post: 1407601" data-attributes="member: 48298"><p>1) Cut and paste will work within Parallels between Mac and Windows applications.</p><p></p><p>2) The disk is not partitioned with Parallels (unlike with Boot Camp). Just install Parallels, then create a virtual machine using your Windows retail or system builder OEM Win7 disk, then after that's done -- install your windows programs from within your Windows VM. It's really simple, trust me.</p><p></p><p>3) Definitely use an antivirus for your virtual machine, and MSE is a great choice. Won't slow you down too much.</p><p></p><p>Not familiar with Dragon so you might want to try all this during the 30-day free trial offered by Parallels (and VM Ware Fusion) just to make sure you can get it working for your wife before buying Parallels. You might also try Sun's VirtualBox, instead of Parallels - it's free and does the same thing minus a few features that it doesn't sound like you'll need.</p><p></p><p>Cheers and best of luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SammySlim, post: 1407601, member: 48298"] 1) Cut and paste will work within Parallels between Mac and Windows applications. 2) The disk is not partitioned with Parallels (unlike with Boot Camp). Just install Parallels, then create a virtual machine using your Windows retail or system builder OEM Win7 disk, then after that's done -- install your windows programs from within your Windows VM. It's really simple, trust me. 3) Definitely use an antivirus for your virtual machine, and MSE is a great choice. Won't slow you down too much. Not familiar with Dragon so you might want to try all this during the 30-day free trial offered by Parallels (and VM Ware Fusion) just to make sure you can get it working for your wife before buying Parallels. You might also try Sun's VirtualBox, instead of Parallels - it's free and does the same thing minus a few features that it doesn't sound like you'll need. Cheers and best of luck! [/QUOTE]
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