The Release Candidate of Parallels VM Compressor - formerly known as Compactor - is now available for download. You can get your copy at the Parallels Compressor Download Center.
I'm sure you're asking two questions: What's so cool about the RC, and why'd you change the name?
First things first: What's new in the Release Candidate?
- Added uninstall feature for primary Mac OS X
- Added /r command line key to register product from the command line
- VM Compressor now posts an event to guest Windows Application event log upon finishing its work
- Changed logic of checking administrator's rights
- VM Compressor no longer removes pictures from My Accounts
- Changed message which appears if Parallels VM Compressor is not activated or license key is expired
- Fixed the problem with Windows File Protection message
- Users are now able to add or remove tasks by clicking on the task itself or its checkbox
Also, if you are a Mac user, your license key will be deleted when you upgrade to Parallels VM Compressor RC. You will need to re-input it to activate the product. Hit the "My Account" section of the website if you need to be re-sent your key.
Now, the big question: what's with the new name?
After a long internal discussion and a lot of great user feedback, we decided that Compressor was a much more appropriate name than Compactor. When most people hear the word "compactor", they think of a trash compactor. And, while your VM may have a ton of garbage in it (I know mine do!), we're not too keen on having our product associated with garbage. So, behold Parallels VM Compressor!

