Ryzen-powered Chromebooks can now run virtual Windows machines with Parallels

Still only for enterprise users, but it's something to get excited about

Parallels, a Windows virtual machine app for Chrome OS, is now available on more Chromebooks with the inclusion of AMD Ryzen processor support. VM users are also getting further access to USB and other peripherals as well.

The following 12 devices are now able to run Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS (previously Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise), growing the official compatibility list to 21:

  • HP Pro c645 (AMD)
  • Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga (AMD)
  • Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (AMD)
  • Acer Chromebook 714 (Intel)
  • Acer Chromebook 715 (Intel)
  • Acer Chromebox CX14 (Intel)
  • Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 (Intel)
  • Dell Latitude 5400 (Intel)
  • Dell Latitude 7410 (Intel)
  • Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 (Intel)
  • Asus Fanless Chromebox (Intel)
  • Asus Chromebook 4 (Intel)

Parallels remains available only to the Chrome Enterprise versions of these models despite the name change and requires a valid Windows image.

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Ryzen-powered Chromebooks can now run virtual Windows machines with Parallels was written by the awesome team at Android Police.


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