Cant Create MacOS VM

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by DannyG2, Aug 24, 2020.

  1. DannyG2

    DannyG2 Bit poster

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    So I when into my COntrol Center today and clicked create VM, and guess what's NOT there? macOS VM. I keep my Mac and Parallels up to date is there a bug are something I don't know about or do I have a configuration I need to change. When I click create new I normally see MacOS under free systems if I scroll all the way to the right. I do not see it now.
     
  2. Maria@Parallels

    Maria@Parallels Problem solver

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    Hi,
    just checked that issue. If you scroll till the end - you will see the macOS VM create option
    Please provide us with the screenshot of the issue.
     
  3. MatthiasS9

    MatthiasS9 Member

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    I have the same problem with PD v16, screenshot attached. ParallelsInstallAssist.png
     
  4. Maria@Parallels

    Maria@Parallels Problem solver

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    Thank you for your reply and provided screenshot.
    What is your Parallels Desktop version?
     
  5. MatthiasS9

    MatthiasS9 Member

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    Hi Maria,
    this is v16 on Big Sur beta 5.
    Cheers,
    Matthias
     
  6. Maria@Parallels

    Maria@Parallels Problem solver

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    Thanks a lot for the fast reply Matthias
    Could you please restart your Mac and check once again.
     
  7. MatthiasS9

    MatthiasS9 Member

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    Hi Maria,
    system rebooted and Parallels Desktop restarted. Still no hint of an option to install macOS.
    Matthias
     
  8. Maria@Parallels

    Maria@Parallels Problem solver

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    did you try to reinstall Parallels Desktop?
     
  9. MatthiasS9

    MatthiasS9 Member

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    Not yet, I didn't think this was Windows ;) Will give it a go and report.
     
  10. Maria@Parallels

    Maria@Parallels Problem solver

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    Looking forward to you reply.
    Please post any news here.
     
  11. MatthiasS9

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    I re-installed and re-booted, but no progress.

    I think he Admin Guide needs to be updated to take into account macOS Big Sur questions, as we now have to deal with whitelisting System Extensions instead of Kernel Extensions. Not clear that everything applies 1:1.
     
  12. Maria@Parallels

    Maria@Parallels Problem solver

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    Thank you for your reply.
    Could you try the following please:
    1.Download macOS iso file and choose "install from dvd or image file"
    2. Continue installation and share your results with us.
     

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