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+# complete set of commands involved
+## preparation with Parallels Desktop itself
+first close the machine down if not done already
+
+second got to that machines hardware settings pane
+
+third reveal advanced settings, then click properties
+
+resize to fit your needs (probably you want a backup before :)
+
+click apply
+
+restart the machine
+
+## closing act in running machine
+open terminal.app and issue the following command:
+
+```
+$ sudo diskutil resizevolume /dev/disk0s2 R
+```
+
+this will move the recovery disk (which is somewhat limited in this regard anyway) to the end of the disk and resize the volume up to the reminding space.