Parallels community discussion forums Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:02:13 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:02:13 +0000 Parallels Forums https://forum.parallels.com/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:56:21 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/procedure-to-reset-mac-desktop-13-license-in-order-to-move-to-new-computer.369605/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/procedure-to-reset-mac-desktop-13-license-in-order-to-move-to-new-computer.369605/ invalid@example.com (FredO1) FredO1 I have a lifetime license for Desktop for Mac 13. I have read all posts and it seems that Parallels support may need to reset my license in order for me to move it to a new computer. I have also read that perhaps I maybe able to do this myself with your command line command prlsrvctl.
If there is away for me to deactivate my license and reactivate it myself using this command it would surely like to do that rather then having to ask for help.

Thank you]]> 2 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:26:27 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/network-usage-tool.369595/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/network-usage-tool.369595/ invalid@example.com (ParallelsU1561) ParallelsU1561 2 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:50:23 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/license-renewal-transition-to-student-version.361438/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/license-renewal-transition-to-student-version.361438/ invalid@example.com (MarcW12) MarcW12
Thank you.]]> 2 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:53:28 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/microsoft-outlook-365-blinking-cursor.369618/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/microsoft-outlook-365-blinking-cursor.369618/ invalid@example.com (OmarQ1) OmarQ1 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:35:20 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/activation-help.369610/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/activation-help.369610/ invalid@example.com (GiannaV) GiannaV 3 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:15:49 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-11-arm-vm-freezing-on-parallels-26-2-0-57363.369220/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-11-arm-vm-freezing-on-parallels-26-2-0-57363.369220/ invalid@example.com (Mike74) Mike74 Typically I have Edge and Reaper open. I am mostly noticing the freezes when I am using Edge.
What troubleshooting steps should I take to resolve this issue? What additional information may be useful?
I am on an M1 Mac with 16Gb of Ram, 1 TB HD and 2Tb External HD.
VM is set to use 4 cpu and 8Gb memory.
The issue has just started to happen the last few days.]]> 3 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:54:22 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/purchase-parallels.369609/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/purchase-parallels.369609/ invalid@example.com (KeariaA) KeariaA 1 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:38:27 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/machine-learning-with-egpu.351374/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/machine-learning-with-egpu.351374/ invalid@example.com (JacobK7) JacobK7
Is this possible?

Thanks!]]> 4 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:01:19 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/reloading-parallels11-after-reinstalling-macos.369591/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/reloading-parallels11-after-reinstalling-macos.369591/ invalid@example.com (AnnelieF) AnnelieF 1 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:38:13 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/o365-and-ras.367718/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/o365-and-ras.367718/ invalid@example.com (TII) TII When installing O365 with shared license activation on remote desktops, the user can't log in to activate Office.
This only happens with published applications; the desktop works fine.
We have Windows Server 2019.
Any ideas?
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Ich arbeite mit IMAC Intel mit Version 19 und möchte jetzt das Betriebssystem macOS Tahoe Update. Damit wird auch ein Update auf Parallel Desktop 26 notwendig. Läuft denn dann die Virtuelle Partition Windows XP noch nach dem Update. Habe ein älteres Programm in XP und möchte es nicht verlieren?

Danke

Hello,

I work with IMAC Intel with version 19 and now want the operating system macOS Tahoe Update. This also requires an update to Parallel Desktop 26. Does the Virtual Partition...

Windows XP mit Parallel Desktop 26]]> 3 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:26:42 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/activation-limit.367586/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/activation-limit.367586/ invalid@example.com (TobiasS21) TobiasS21 Hi everyone,

I'm currently trying to set up/install Parallels Desktop 18 on my new Mac.

However, when I enter my license key, I get the message:
"This license has reached the activation limit and can no longer be used to activate new copies of the product."

I've always signed out of Parallels on my previous Mac devices, but that doesn't seem to help.

What can I do now?

Thanks a lot!]]> 40 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:05:05 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/udp-multicast-on-host-only-lan-blocked-on-host.356565/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/udp-multicast-on-host-only-lan-blocked-on-host.356565/ invalid@example.com (ThierryL4) ThierryL4 My problem: The macOS host cannot communicate with any VM using UDP multicast in a "host-only" virtual LAN.
Using Parallels Destop 17.1.1 on macOS 12.1 (Intel), all VM running Linux (various distros, tests done with Fedora and Ubuntu).
Observations:

• Sending/receiving multicast from/to the macOS system works when communicating over Ethernet with an external physical Linux system (a Raspberry Pi). So, in general, multicast works on this macOS system. The problem is specific to...

UDP Multicast on Host-Only LAN blocked on host]]> 3 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:52:21 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/since-version-26-x-upwards-windows-11-blue-screen-critical_structure_corruption.368907/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/since-version-26-x-upwards-windows-11-blue-screen-critical_structure_corruption.368907/ invalid@example.com (HolgerP3) HolgerP3
Since I upgraded Parallels Desktop for Mac (Intel) to a version higher than 20.4.1-55996 (beginning with the first public 26.x version) I get CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION blue screens in my Windows 11 VM at least one time per day.

I read about problems with Norton 360, and as we are using Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) I assume, this might have something in common. But as the basic machine configuration and software is provided via our data center, I am unable to dive deeper into...

Since version 26.x upwards - Windows 11 blue screen - CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION]]> 25 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:10:26 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-11-arm-on-macos-parallels-stops-functioning-properly.355146/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-11-arm-on-macos-parallels-stops-functioning-properly.355146/ invalid@example.com (LeventY1) LeventY1 I'm using Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac on a Mac Big sur version 11.6 with M! processor and 16 GB RAM.

Upon installation Windows Updatevstartaed installing Insider Preview Build 22478.rs-prerelease.211008-1414. AFTER this update Windows started misbehaving. Example:

- Start menu opens but I can't open/start (can't open settings app)
- Windows Update menu doesn't exist under the Control Panel
- Windows Insider menu to login and...

Windows 11 ARM on MacOS (Parallels) stops functioning properly]]> 68 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:27:07 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/password-resets-email-account-i-no-longer-have-access-to.362412/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/password-resets-email-account-i-no-longer-have-access-to.362412/ invalid@example.com (JamesD44) JamesD44 I need help updating the email address on file for my account that I no longer have access to...]]> 2 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:02:18 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/questions-about-the-parallels-desktop-referral-program.369307/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/questions-about-the-parallels-desktop-referral-program.369307/ invalid@example.com (JohnA70) JohnA70 I'm interested in understanding more about the Parallels Desktop Referral Program especially how best to share my referral link and track successful referrals. Does anyone have tips on what methods (email, social media, etc.) have worked well for them? Any advice on maximizing conversions would be appreciated!]]> 1 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:06:39 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/integration-security-events-via-syslog-into-a-siem.369438/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/integration-security-events-via-syslog-into-a-siem.369438/ invalid@example.com (ChristianL11) ChristianL11 As part of a usecase requirements, we need to integrate all the security event logs captured from parallels solutions (which includes all components - Remote Application servers, High Availability Load balancer, Secure gateway etc) into a SIEM. Can you please check if it is possible to use the syslog integration features. Expect the following...

Integration security events via syslog into a SIEM]]> 3