macos

Hi! I am running Parallels Desktop 19.2.1 on my MacBook Pro (2016), which is no longer supported by either Parallels nor Apple. I have just received a message from Parallels saying that my subscription is going to increase, but this doesn't sit well with me considering that I am not able to...

Hey, I'm using Parallels Desktop 19 on Mac (M3) and I created a virtual MacOS machine. I cannot find a possibility to use multiple screens in my virtual machine? Isn't this possible? Thanks and nice regards.

Hi all, I had a very hard time figuring out how to increase the RAM allocation to my VM, but I finally did it. I'd like to share the solution and request for Parallels to make this easier. I'm emulating MacOS inside an M1 MacBook Pro. Upgrade license to Parallels Pro Click Apple menu > About...

Hi there, I'm developing bluetooth drivers and want to test on a Parallels VM containing macOS. I noticed that you are specifically filtering out keyboards and mice from the bluetooth devices that the guest OS can see. Is there an advanced setting that I can turn this off with? Specifically...

Hi all, I'm seeking support to resolve issues I'm encountering with Parallels Desktop. Currently, I'm using Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac Business Edition (version 19.2.1 - build 54832), and my operating system is macOS Ventura 16.6.3 running on an Apple MacBook Pro M1. The problem arises when...

Hello, not for the first time I have seen the issue with update of Mac VM; HW: Mac Pro rack 2019, Parallels 19.2.0 - mac VM is on MacOS 14.0 (i believe it was a fresh install) - System setting > General > Software Update show MacOS 14.2.1 - confirming this update ends up with downloading...

I have a MacBook Pro with Windows 11 installed and I'm having an issue with an external hard drive not being mounted in Windows. It shows up in File Explorer but says "on 'Mac" after the name of the drive, so I believe that means it's mounted in MacOS. The reason I want the drive to be mounted...

Hello, I having an issue now with Parallels. I have Mac Studio M2 Ultra with 192GB RAM and running MacOS 14.0 but when I purchased Parallels Desktop 19. The control panel is strange, there are no function buttons in the Control Panel. I only can create a MacOS VM with the command and I can...

I have a Macbook Pro that is my primary device I use to run Parallels. I just bought a Mac Mini and would like to use the same Parallels login, using the same library, etc. When I opened a ticket with support in September this is what they told me: 1) First, You will need to locate the...

I installed Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Version 19.1.0 (54729) on macOS Sonoma 14.1 (23B73) and it does not show memory sticks with BitLocker in Windows 10 virtual machine. The previous Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro version showed the memory sticks OK.

I got an activation key on a different Email and I would like to use it on my account. How can I do that?

I get to the point where the device manager sees the device in the "other devices" list, but when I go to update the driver for either of the ports, when highlighting the directory they are in, Windows cannot find the drivers ... even though I know the correct silabser.inf file is there.

Hi, When downloading and installing macOS from "Create New" / "Free Systems" within Parallels Desktop there is an issue in the resulting install of macOS only US Time Zones are available. It is impossible to set the correct Time / Location, i.e. BST (British Summer Time) / London (UK). As a...

Since the Isolate option is unavailable in Parallels 19 running on M Chip macOS, would a virus or keylogger on the Ventura Parallels 19 virtual machine not affect the host Mac OS Ventura running on M2?

I have two Windows 7 VMs installed under MacOS Mojave and Parallels v16. I am unable to install the Parallels Tools in either VM. Generally the installation gets to about 60% on the progress bar and then an error message ("a problem occurred") appears and the only option is to reboot. This...

When I am programmatically creating base VM images, I want to be able to start macOS in Recovery Mode, so that I can automate disabling SIP. Context: we produce a lot of images routinely for automated testing and development and need SIP disabled to run unsigned extensions. Being able to start...

Good day, I created a macOS(Ventura 13.3.1) vm on my MBP M2 Pro to use as my development environment but I'm struggling to get my external monitor, a Dell U2723QE, to work nicely with it. Currently the clarity is so bad it hurts my eyes and I just can't seem to find a workable configuration for...

Sorry, if I'm asking the obvious. Can I install macOS Ventura (ARM64/M2 chip) guest OS on the macOS Ventura (M2 chip) host? If so, where do I get the .iso file for the macOS Ventura (ARM64)? Any tutorial on how to do all this would be appreciated!

2018 MacBook Pro macOS Ventura 13.3 Parallels Desktop v17.1.16 Guest OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 I have some legacy software that integrates with hardware. I need to run 10.8 or less. Parallels message "Unable to detect operating system" when I try to install OS X Mountain Lion 10.8. If I continue...

My question is as follows: does a 32-bit version, Creative Suite 6 for macOS run oan an new computer with macOS or windows with Parallels? Does anyone have experience with it, does it run smoothly on new M1 / M2 macs or new windows or is there a reduction in comfort? Does it work at all or not...