Uninstalling Parallels on new MacBook Pro (Mountain Lion)
Hello everyone!
I recently purchased a new MacBook Pro (the lowest end 13-inch model).
I had Parallels 3 (ancient!) on my old MacBook. I no longer need it on the new one and, well, that doesn't really matter because it doesn't run on it anyway.
I used Time Machine with help from some Apple techs at a One-to-One to bring all my old stuff to the new computer. Though I didn't want to bring over Parallels, I did want to ensure that I got all my other stuff over, and I couldn't pick and choose the Applications.
To Uninstall Parallels 3 completely, I have to follow this protocol:
http://kb.parallels.com/4709
However, when I use the disk OR the .dmg image (I have both), neither work - they freeze or quit. I assume this is because, in general, Parallels 3 isn't even supported on the new model.
I would like to delete it all completely, but want to get EVERYTHING off. I know AppZapper won't get it all off, and I am not technical enough to go behind the scenes and screw around. I did read, regarding the rules above, that one false move could wipe out my new MacBook. Not willing to take that risk.
Has anyone been in this position before? I also have reinstalled Windows and am using Virtual Box, and, ideally, want to make sure that if I take out Windows (that was installed from Parallels), it isn't removing the Windows that I use for Virtual Box.
Please help if you can!
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