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    How install Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon 26.04 on a Mac M4 chip ?

    Hello everyone, 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...
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    linux ubuntu 24.04 install google chrome

    I have a linux Ubunty 24.04 virtual machine running on apple m5 pro. I'm trying to install google chrome from here https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/?_gl=1*pq2wsr*_up*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg5X28YbhkwMV_WtBAh0lDQcmEAAYASAAEgJUQ_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds To which I see this answer: The following...
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    Unable to start the virtual machine.

    I just upgraded my M1 MacBook Pro to an M5 Pro MacBook Pro. I re-downloaded Parallels 19, tried to install Windows 11, and this is what I get. I have tried opening support tickets, but I am not hearing back from Parallels support. I have downloaded Windows via Parallels. It tries to launch and...
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    "Windows 11" cannot connect Unattended.iso to CD/DVD 2. This image file cannot be found.

    Technical Report ID 486554514 I'm trying to set up a new Windows 11 VM. It downloads the Windows installer, then displays this: Computer: MacBook Pro, 16-inch, Nov 2023, Apple M3 Pro macOS version: 15.3.2 (24D81) Parallels version: Version 20.2.2 (55879)
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    Setting Windows 11 Profile Username during Parallels Install

    Hi - Due to performance issues, I recently erased my MacBook, reinstalled MacOS and then installed Parallels with Windows 11. When I installed W11 using the Parallels installer, it set my username to my Microsoft login email address (the part before the @), so firstnamelastname, which I do not...
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    Cannot Install... Downloads and Resets

    First off, FFS, really the only two ways to contact support are Facebook or Twitter? I have neither. Doesn't matter if I do it from the launchbar icon to Preferences or from the Control Center, installing Parallels Toolbox by clicking "Install" results in "Downloading" and then it immediately...
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    Visio and MS-Project?

    Hi, I'm new to the Windows on ARM virtualization thing and cannot seem to find a definitive answer to my question; Can I run Visio and MS-Project? I cannot use 3rd party apps since I need 100% compatibility with file exchange and access to the MS-Project Server. Your direction and hints are...
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    Issues to switch Parallels 17 from a Mac to another Mac

    Hey guys, so I'm here to ask for some help. My father gave me his parallels account, which was installed on his macbook air. I am now trying to install it on my iMac. The license is for Parallels 17. I was able to download it and to insert the license but in the end, once it takes the...
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    Windows 11/10

    I'm trying out Parallels so I can use some specific software that requires Windows. I downloaded Windows 11 on my Macbook Air after installing the Parallels trial. Now I find that the program I wish to use won't install using Windows 11. I believe it can be installed with Windows 10 and I would...
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    Old Win 11 Home to Win 11 Pro

    I have Parallels 18 running Windows 11 Home from last year on my Mac M1 Pro. I've since heard that we can purchase a valid retail key along with Windows 11 Pro Edition. What are the steps to "swap" over? Can I leave this VM alone, and use Parallels > File > New to install a second VM for Win...
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    Ubuntu Software/Apps library

    Hello... I have just installed Parallels for Mac. I have Windows 11 and Ubuntu both working and am very happy with the whole set-up. However, I must be missing something. I have a separate Linux desktop with the same version of Ubuntu. On the desktop, there is a library/catalogue to install new...
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    Don't use ZFS for ubuntu file system under Parallels...

    1. Created ubuntu system using ZFS as filesystem (the ubuntu one - not the host Mac). 2. Started install of Parallels tools - wouldn't run 3. Log shows repeated retries to access an installer file but tools install says software update has it locked. Its not locked and no software update is...
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    Fedora 36 ARM on M1 Parallels Tools install fails on Error: could not build kernel modules m

    Brand new install of Fedora 36 Workstation from iso. Parallels Desktop Version 17.1.2 (51548) Completely updated and rebooted: Linux fedora 5.17.6-300.fc36.aarch64 #1 SMP Mon May 9 15:17:42 UTC 2022 aarch64 aarch64 aarch64 GNU/Linux Installing Parallels Tools as root from the cli Fails with...
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    Installing Haiku OS on Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac / Pro Edition

    I have followed the instructions on this page to boot a VM off of the AnyBoot image and that works. https://www.haiku-os.org/guides/virtualizing/parallels-desktop However, if I try to install to another VM hard drive (which seems to work fine) and then reboot with that newly installed drive...
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    Kinect v2 Issues

    Hello, I've just purchased Parrallels to be able to use the kinect with another application specific to windows. However, I've been running into some issues in regards to installing the SDK/Drivers for the Kinect v2. Whenever I try to install the SDK, it produces an error during the install...
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    FreeBSD 13: cannot start X (Gnome)?

    hi, I installed the FreeBSD 13 distribution from scratch on Parallels 17 for Mac. The installation apparently went well, but Gnome doesn't start. I followed this guide. There seems to be problems with GDM or DBUS and the error "Cannot rum in framebuffer mode. Please, specify busIDs." I put the...
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    Could you help me, please? The game cannot be run under a virtual machine

    Hello! Could you help me, please? I'm a Mac user and I downloaded a game on "Parallels Desktop". First, when I tried to open a game there was a error: "Sorry this application cannot be run under a virtual machine" (I clicked on "Let's start a game" in pop-up window). And when I restarted a...
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    Parallels 16.5: Running an M1 MacOS VM on an Intel Macbook

    Hello! I can't seem to find answers anywhere online, and am hoping that I can ask the community for help. I'm trying to Virtualize an M1 MacBook's OS on my Intel MacBook. We need to test certain things on M1 Macs, and don't want to spend time and money with the real physical device. (re-imaging...
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    How to install parallels desktop on mac pro ?

    hi How to install parallels desktop on mac pro ? plz Help
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    Lost Activation Key

    Hello I recently installed parallels on my new Mac machine as my old one bit the dust! It is asking for the activation key on the installation which I got when I bought the product years ago.. I no longer have access to these emails How do I restore my activation key? Thank you Julian
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