ForensiT Transwiz vs Parallels Desktop

ForensiT Transwiz moves personal data and settings from one Windows computer to another. It packages profile information and settings into a standard ZIP archive for transfer and restoration. The product page lists transfers from Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10, and transfers to Windows XP, 7, and 10. Transwiz can convert Windows 7 profiles to Windows 10 and assign a profile to a user account on any domain, joining a domain automatically when needed. It also lists options for backing up additional folder locations and excluding selected folders or file types, as well as multi-language support. ForensiT continues to offer the Freeware edition; its Professional Edition is no longer available for purchase. The freeware does not support Azure accounts. ForensiT lists downloads for Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, and Windows XP. Free users can post questions to the support forum, which the company says its team monitors.

Parallels Desktop runs Windows and Linux virtual machines on a Mac, so users can run Windows applications alongside macOS. Supported hosts include Intel Macs running macOS Catalina 10.15 or later and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Big Sur 11 or later. It is authorized by Microsoft for Windows 11 on Apple Silicon and supports current macOS, Windows, and Linux versions. Listed Windows applications include Excel, Power BI, Access, and QuickBooks. Virtual machines support snapshots, nested virtualization, and GPU acceleration. Standard permits up to 8 GB of vRAM and four vCPUs per VM; Pro raises those limits to 128 GB and 32 vCPUs. Pro also supports command-line workflows and Jenkins and Vagrant integrations. Business adds centralized administration, license management, and Jamf and Intune deployment integrations, while Enterprise includes encrypted VMs under organizational control. The product is paid and offers a 14-day trial. Standard and Pro include unlimited phone and email support, and subscribers get 24/7 chat. Qualifying direct purchases have a 30-day money-back guarantee; renewals are excluded.