Parallels on External Hard Drive?

[Alan32]

Hello All,

I have a question on running Parallels for Mac.

There are a few Windows based programs that I would like/ kinda need to be able to run but I wont need them all the time and I don’t want to bog down my current computer with the added programs and Parallels.

What I was think of doing is;
Purchasing Parallels and putting it on my External Hard Drive. Then down loading the programs I would like to run and having them on my External Hard Drive as well.
When I want to use the programs I would go to my EHD and open Parallels and then open the programs in the Windows screen.

Would this work? Do you have any other suggestions and or opinions?

The Programs would be virtual theatrical lighting consoles as well as visualizers if that matters.

Thank you all for any help and advice in advance.

Thank you,
Alan

 

[chscag]

It's possible to do, however, it would be very slow. Keep in mind that the Parallels software runs Windows virtually which in itself is slower than running from a Boot Camp dual boot. Add to that the speed of the USB bus, any Windows programs will be slower still. In my opinion, your idea is not a practical solution.