Parallels Desktop on a Mac with Apple silicon Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:54:01 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:54:01 +0000 Parallels Forums https://forum.parallels.com/forums/parallels-desktop-on-a-mac-with-apple-silicon.788/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:05:35 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/permanent-license-key-not-accepted-after-upgrading-to-new-mac.370310/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/permanent-license-key-not-accepted-after-upgrading-to-new-mac.370310/ invalid@example.com (cuizilin) cuizilin
I have an official Parallels Desktop 18 Standard perpetual license.

I migrated from my old MacBook Air to a new MacBook Air M5 using Apple's Migration Assistant.

My old Mac still runs Parallels Desktop 18.3.4 normally.

My new Mac also runs Parallels Desktop 18.3.4.

I am signed into the same Parallels account.

My license appears in My Account, but activation fails with the message:

"Old activation key has not been accepted by the license server."

Could you please reset...

Permanent License Key Not Accepted After Upgrading to New Mac]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:18:30 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/i-want-to-activate-my-license-on-a-new-mac-but-says-it-belongs-to-another-account.370309/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/i-want-to-activate-my-license-on-a-new-mac-but-says-it-belongs-to-another-account.370309/ invalid@example.com (FranciscoB8) FranciscoB8
I paid for a perpetual license on PD18.]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:33:22 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/network-speed-is-very-slow-in-win11-vm.365437/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/network-speed-is-very-slow-in-win11-vm.365437/ invalid@example.com (ErikT5) ErikT5
I'm looking for some suggestions to improve my network/Internet speed. For testing, I just did a simple test using speedtest.net to gauge my Internet speed. In my host OS, my network speed is about 2.3Gbps down and 350Mbps up. In my fresh Win11 VM, I am getting about 300Mbps down and 320Mbps up.

I am currently running Parallels 20.0.1 (55659). I have tested this with both Win11 Pro x64 and Win11 Enterprise x64. Both have pretty similar numbers.

Here's what I have tried:

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Network speed is very slow in Win11 VM]]> 22 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:15:48 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/activation-limit.370299/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/activation-limit.370299/ invalid@example.com (PiotrN1) PiotrN1 1 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:09:50 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/prl_vm_app-memory-leak-and-kernel-panics-on-m5-m5-max-macos-26-4.369830/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/prl_vm_app-memory-leak-and-kernel-panics-on-m5-m5-max-macos-26-4.369830/ invalid@example.com (JohnS46) JohnS46
The symptom: prl_vm_app grows unbounded over time while a Windows 11 VM is running with 3D acceleration enabled. On my MacBook Air M5 (32 GB RAM), it climbs roughly 1.8 GB per hour until it saturates physical memory, triggers Jetsam events, and kernel panics the host. Six unexpected reboots since March 25. On my MacBook Pro M5 Max...

prl_vm_app memory leak and kernel panics on M5 / M5 Max, macOS 26.4]]> 13 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:15:33 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/parallels-desktop-for-mac-computers-with-apple-m2-chips.357658/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/parallels-desktop-for-mac-computers-with-apple-m2-chips.357658/ invalid@example.com (Mikhail Ushakov) Mikhail Ushakov This thread has been created for collaborating on the issues that are found in Parallels Desktop on Mac computers with Apple M2 chips. Don't hesitate to share your experience!]]> 140 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:56:13 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/keyboard-stuttering-delays-between-parallels-ver-17-and-18-on-windows-11-m1-chip.358862/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/keyboard-stuttering-delays-between-parallels-ver-17-and-18-on-windows-11-m1-chip.358862/ invalid@example.com (JeffreyW1) JeffreyW1 I have a MacBook Pro 16" M1 max from fall 2021. Parallels with Windows 11 ARM is installed.
I am a musician and use an application called Karaoke Builder Studio to 'tap' synchronized lyrics for CDG karaoke for my company. After much tweaking of the Parallels settings over the year (and comparing the settings on an additional Parallels setup and Windows 10 on an 2013 iMac on Mojave) a problem has arose when updating to Parallels 18 from Parallels 17. Synchronizing lyrics involves...

Keyboard stuttering-delays between Parallels ver 17 and 18 on Windows 11-M1 chip]]> 58 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:51:47 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cancelling-auto-renewal.370231/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cancelling-auto-renewal.370231/ invalid@example.com (ChristopherH32) ChristopherH32
My auto renewal is due to kick-in, however my key is not connected to my account so I am unable to cancel the auto-renewal. Your customer service / support is beyond woeful, hence having to use this channel. Can you please get back to me and cancel the auto-renewal.

Thank you]]> 7 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:43:01 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-pausing.370281/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-pausing.370281/ invalid@example.com (MadMellow) MadMellow
I run with a 32" external monitor as primary, with the MacBook as secondary.
I always run in Coherence, am normally running VS Studio and Edge in Windows.
Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac, v 26.4.0
Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit ARM, 6GB, 4 Processors
on MacBook Pro (apple M2 Pro) with Tahoe (26.5.1) 16GB]]> 1 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:48:57 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cant-do-anything.370289/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cant-do-anything.370289/ invalid@example.com (WillR4) WillR4 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:33:39 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/parallels-on-mac-os-golden-gate-27-0-beta-stuck-at-downloading-screen.370274/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/parallels-on-mac-os-golden-gate-27-0-beta-stuck-at-downloading-screen.370274/ invalid@example.com (SaiB2) SaiB2 Please check your internet connection message. It is fairly new Mac. I have not installed any proxies are VPN. My network is not an issue. View attachment 24388 All other apps works but not Parallels.]]> 1 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:03:57 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/early-technology-preview-of-x86_64-emulation.365947/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/early-technology-preview-of-x86_64-emulation.365947/ invalid@example.com (Mikhail Ushakov) Mikhail Ushakov We're thrilled to announce an early technology preview of the x86_64 emulation feature that allows you to run some x86_64 VMs on Apple silicon Macs via the Parallels emulator. More details are provided in KB https://kb.parallels.com/130217.
We'll appreciate you sharing your thoughts, issues, use cases or overall feedback.

Thank you!]]> 42 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:49:31 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/audio-not-working-via-apple-vision-pro-headset-when-using-mac-virtual-display.366631/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/audio-not-working-via-apple-vision-pro-headset-when-using-mac-virtual-display.366631/ invalid@example.com (Kody) Kody
All Mac settings below are configured in Control Center. Audio was tested using Windows 11 Settings - System - Sound - All sound devices - Properties - test button and a YouTube video via Edge.

1. Setting Mac Sound - Output to 'MacBook Pro Speakers' plays Windows 11 audio correctly through...

Audio not working via Apple Vision Pro headset when using Mac Virtual Display]]> 5 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:18:21 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/bluebeam-issues.366016/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/bluebeam-issues.366016/ invalid@example.com (ValF) ValF
The primpary use of Paralles desktop for me is to run Bluebeam. I am running into an issue where someone scans a PDF via a printer, emails it over to me and when I open it up in bluebeam, the entire blank is just blank and white. Is there any way to resolve this issue? When I open the same PDF via my email using "preview" in outlook or I open it...

Bluebeam Issues]]> 1 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:59:14 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cant-install-parallels-tools-with-mac-host-26-5-2-and-mac-guest-vm-26-5-2.370275/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cant-install-parallels-tools-with-mac-host-26-5-2-and-mac-guest-vm-26-5-2.370275/ invalid@example.com (rvmeush) rvmeush My host OS is Tahoe 26.5.2 - the latest version. I am unable to install Parallels Tools into my guest vm (Mac OS 26.5.2) - also latest OS version. I have tried all kinds of ways including the normal Install Parallels Tools menu selection. The installation process seems to work and I get an installation window that shows a progress bar and indicates success but it doesn't work. I have tried various manual installation methods...

Can't install Parallels Tools with mac host 26.5.2 and mac guest vm 26.5.2]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:04:16 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/most-recent-parallels-updated-borked-my-resolution-settings.370272/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/most-recent-parallels-updated-borked-my-resolution-settings.370272/ invalid@example.com (SpencerM4) SpencerM4 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:54:53 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/how-install-ubuntu-resolute-raccoon-26-04-on-a-mac-m4-chip.370270/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/how-install-ubuntu-resolute-raccoon-26-04-on-a-mac-m4-chip.370270/ invalid@example.com (MarcBl) MarcBl I downloaded the french ARM64 installator for Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon 26.04, but Paralells Desktop pretend that is not compatible with my chip. I downloaded the installator on the official site of Ubuntu France (https://www.ubuntu-fr.org/download/).
Wherre is my error ? Somebody can help me ?
Thanks.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:55:07 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cannot-get-through-to-any-website-using-parallels.369280/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/cannot-get-through-to-any-website-using-parallels.369280/ invalid@example.com (TadJ1) TadJ1
Cannot get through to any website using Parallels.]]> 1 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:32:41 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/please-help-me-cancel-my-1-year-auto-renewal-for-parallels-desktop-for-mac.370264/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/please-help-me-cancel-my-1-year-auto-renewal-for-parallels-desktop-for-mac.370264/ invalid@example.com (PaulS107) PaulS107
Please help me cancel my 1 year auto-renewal for Parallels Desktop for Mac]]> 1 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:31:52 +0000 https://forum.parallels.com/threads/why-does-parallels-want-to-access-data-from-other-applications.370233/ https://forum.parallels.com/threads/why-does-parallels-want-to-access-data-from-other-applications.370233/ invalid@example.com (Delegator) Delegator 2