How can I deactivate my Parallels Desktop 10 license

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  1. AleksandrV

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    I am trying to move parallels to a new computer. But when I enter activation code I got this error

    Failed to activate the license: Unable to confirm the product license. You have reached the maximum number of activations available for your activation key (http://www.parallels.com/eula). Please purchase a new product license.

    How can I deactivate my Parallels Desktop 10 license on my old mac?

    Thanks
    Alex
     
  2. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    Hello AleksandrV,
    We have made changes to the activation key. Please follow the instructions below:
    1. Quit Parallels Desktop, then try to activate after launching it again.
    2. If you are still unable to activate, Open Terminal on the Mac and execute this command: prlsrvctl activate-license-online
     
  3. AleksandrV

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    Thanks, it helped
     
  4. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    We are glad that we are able to assist you in resolving the issue. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out.
     
  5. ShirleyT1

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    I have similar problem here. My MAC crushed, and I reinstalled it use backup, Parallels asks activation, but when I entered the activation key, got this error
    Your product activation key reached its activation limit and cannot be used to activate Parallels desktop, Please use a valid key or contact the Parallels team for assistance.
    This activation key was on this computer before computer crushed, would you please help me for this.
    Thanks,
    Shirley
     
  6. Swati@Parallels

    Swati@Parallels

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    Hello Shirley, we have reset Parallels Desktop license key. Please activate it once again and keep us posted.
     
  7. ShirleyT1

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    It is working, thanks
     
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  8. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    That's great! Feel free to reach out anytime. We are here to help!
     
  9. MohamadA

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    Same problem here for Parallels Desktop 9 for mac, My PC is dead and got a new one, upon Time machine restore i had the same message, there is no way I can deactivate the old one as there is no PC!!
     
  10. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hi @MohamadA, we have reset Parallels Desktop license key. Please activate it once again and keep us posted.
     
  11. donmck

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    I have exactly the same problem. I migrated my software from my 2009 iMac to my new iMac and now I get the above message about maximum number of activations.
     
  12. GailS

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    I am trying to move parallels to a new computer. But when I enter activation code I got this error

    Failed to activate the license: Unable to confirm the product license. You have reached the maximum number of activations available for your activation key (http://www.parallels.com/eula). Please purchase a new product license.

    How can I deactivate my Parallels Desktop 10 license on my old mac?

    Thanks
     
  13. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    We have made changes to the activation key. Please follow the instructions below:
    1. Quit Parallels Desktop, then try to activate after launching it again.
    2. If you are still unable to activate, Open Terminal on the Mac and execute this command: prlsrvctl activate-license-online
     
  14. GailS

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    Thanks that did the trick!!!
     
  15. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    We have made changes to the activation key. Please follow the instructions below:
    1. Quit Parallels Desktop, then try to activate after launching it again.
    2. If you are still unable to activate, Open Terminal on the Mac and execute this command: prlsrvctl activate-license-online
     
  16. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    Glad to hear that! Feel free to reach us anytime for support.
     
  17. MattB7

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    I'm having the same issue. Got a new Mac, restored from old Mac and now it won't let me activate. I already wiped the old Mac before I discovered this.

    Resetting the activation key will work fine for me.
     
  18. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    We have made changes to the activation key. Try activating again and check.
     
  19. MattB7

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    perfect, it worked. thanks.
     
  20. Hemnath@Parallels

    Hemnath@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Glad to know that. You're welcome. Please get back to us for any further queries.
     

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