How to Use Parallels With a Zune
The Zune is a Windows-only portable media player from Microsoft. Parallels is a virtualization application that allows the user to install Windows on a Macintosh computer. When Apple made the switch to Intel-based processors, they shipped a utility called Boot Camp that allowed users to install Windows. The problem with Boot Camp is that the machine must boot into either Windows or Mac OS, requiring a restart to switch operating systems. Parallels allows the user to install Windows in a virtual machine, running Windows and Mac OS at the same time. Using Parallels, you can use the Zune with your Mac while continuing to use your Mac software and desktop.
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Instructions
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Purchase and download the latest version of Parallels Desktop (see Resources). Follow the installation instructions to install to your Applications folder.
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Launch Parallels. When launched for the first time, you will need to set up and install Windows. Select “New Virtual Machine” and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the virtual machine. Insert the Windows installation disc when prompted and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows operating system. After the installation completes, Windows will launch in its own window on the Mac OS X desktop.
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Download the Zune software from Microsoft (see Resources) within the Windows desktop environment. Double-click the downloaded file to install the software.
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Launch the Zune software within the Windows desktop environment. Connect the Zune to the Mac computer with the supplied cable. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Zune for the first time. Launch Parallels again and select the Windows virtual machine you just set up anytime you want to add or subtract music, videos, etc., from your Zune.
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