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    Parallels 18 Activation limit reached

    After upgrading from i9 to M1 Mac I get the message that my activation limit has reached and I am not able to activate other devices. I already tried to solve this in another activation threat but support hasn't answered. So I am trying again I a new post. Please reset my license for Parallels...
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    Parallels crashes upon startup on macOS Sequoia 15 beta

    I have the Standard permanent license for version 18. After updating my two devices, a Mac Mini and a MacBook Pro, both with M2 chips, I was able to install and run Parallels on the Mac Mini without any issues. However, on the MacBook Pro, I couldn't. As soon as Parallels is installed and I try...
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    Unable to install Parallels Tools on kali linux 6.8.11-arm64

    I am currently running parallels version 18. Would like to know whether this kali linux version 6.8.11-arm64 is supported on parallels version 18?
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    parallel desktop 18 standard life time

    when click the update and its start installing 19 and ask for the activation key and unable to use 18, after that i purchased upgarded pro edition for one year which i will not use for me, now it's one in pro edition. after one year i don't want to renewal, i can continoue use 18 life time or...
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    VRAM 0 mb on Prallels Desktop 18

    Hi I noticed, there is 0 mb of VRAM available on my VM. How can I change that? I wanted to play some games (e.g. Sims 2 - should be possible to make it work on Win11, though), but I experience graphical issues. See DxDiag for info. Thanks!
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    Keyboard not working when setting up new MacOS VM

    My host machine is an M1 MacBook Pro running MacOS Montery. I'm using Parallels 18. I am trying to set up a new MacOS VM but when I get to the initial steps where you have to type in your Apple ID etc, the keyboard doesn't work at all. I tried the MacBook Pro's built-in keyboard as well as a...
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    Files deleted under windows 11 do not apear in Windows or Mac recycle bins.

    Hello, I am running Parallel Desktop 18.3.2 (53621) on MacBook air (M1) 13.6.1 (22G313) and Windows 22H2. When I delete a file from a shared Mac folder under windows it is not visible under either of the Recycle bins. This is a Mac documents folder shared with Windows in the Parallel options...
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    Parallels Desktop an Compatibility Problem

    Hello everyone I have - iMac 2012, i7 - MacOS Catalina (10.15.7) - Parallels Desktop 18 Mac (version 18.3.2 (53621) - Windows 10 My problem is: I have hardware with FireWire on the Windows 10 side. Now the Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter from Apple (original) is still not visible. And this...
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    Parallels 18 on Sonoma

    Hello, I've seen that Parallels 19 has been released with support for Mac OS Sonoma as the primary/host OS. But I'm unclear about whether Parallels 18 also supports Mac OS Sonoma as the primary/host OS? I have a licence valid for 18 only and I'm wondering if I can upgrade my Mac to the newest...
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    Parallels Tools won't install on Fedora 38

    Using macOS 12.6.8 on an M2 (arm processor) and Parallels Version 18.1.0 (53311), with Fedora 38 ISO. Help?
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    Cannot run Adobe Photoshop 2023 Beta on M2 Max

    When I run adobe Photoshop 2023, it cannot pass the Graphics Processor Compatibility check to run the app. Can anyone help me pleasee I'm currently using Parallel Desktop 18.1.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.5
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    Parallels Desktop 18.3.1 is super slow on Mac Ventura 13.1

    I am on mac OS Ventura 13.1 and upgraded to Parallels Desktop 18.3.1 not long ago. Now from time to time I can see the "kernel_task" process on my mac is using 500% to 1200% of CPU resources. When this happens then my Windows 10 is practically frozen. Just to move the mouse cursor will take...
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    High Sierra guest OS on Monterey in PD18.3

    Hi, I'm trying to create a new VM with macOS 10.13 High Sierra. I have the full 5GB "Install macOS High Sierra.app" from Apple's legacy OS page and PD18 recognises it and allows me to select it as an installation image. Straight off the bat, it reports that the installer is damaged but a bit of...
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    Install macOS 10.13 as a VM in Parallels 18

    I want to install a legacy MacOSX 10.13 in Parallels. The legacy install page says "create MacOSX VM as usual". I have Parallels 18. BUT.... can't see how to create that VM. No button for "create MacOSX VM". I click on the plus sign in the control centre panel, but don't get a relevant option...
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    Which Antivirus for Windows 11 on Parallels 18?

    Hey everyone, can someone recommend an antivirus for Windows 11 on Parallels 18? I saw in some old thread that Kaspersky was recommended for Parellels (at least some of the older version), but when I tried running it on my M2 Macbook Pro, the installation failed and the software said that the...
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    Parallels 18 vagrant multi-machine issues

    I'm currently running the eval version of Parallels 18 Desktop Pro after moving to Macbook Pro M2 from Intel based Macbook. I'm running into several issues with the parallels provider for Vagrant when using multi-machine configuration. I've reset all settings in Parallels - everything should...
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    Parallels 18 stuck on loading screen

    Hi, so basically everything worked just fine like 2-3 weeks ago. Today I need again something from my old friend Windows and Parallels just loads to eternity. I tried to make a new VM with Windows 10 and 11, copy over my old VM which did work before, install a VM on my external drive...
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    Parallels 18: resolution stuck at 1024x768

    I have Parallels 18.2.0 (53488) running on Ventura 13.2.1 (22D68). A virtual machine with Mojave 10.14.6 is stuck with a resolution of 1024x768: no other options are available. This is an old problem that has been reported with earlier versions of Parallels and, following previous suggestions...
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    MacOS VM fails to boot after "Erase All Content and Settings"

    I wanted to reset my MacOS VM to a default state, hoping it would be quicker than just deleting the old one and reinstalling. However after doing so, I find that I can no longer boot the VM. I was using a VM with MacOS Ventura 13.2 and I... Went to System Settings General Transfer or Reset...
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    Troubleshooting adivce for Parallels 18 / macOS 13

    Hi all, I've been using parallels for quite awhile and had a setup of macOS 12.6 with parallels 17. Everything fine. I've since updated to macOS 13.1 and parallels 18 and getting issues... If I run multiple VMs, the other that I'm not currently using will become unresponsive after some time and...
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