parallels desktop 18

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    Parallels Desktop 18

    I already own a Parallels Desktop 18 Standard Edition perpetual license. I am trying to reinstall the product, but the Parallels Desktop 18 installer is no longer publicly available. I need the official download link to reinstall and continue using my valid license. Could you please help or...
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    The download link for Parallels 18 for Mac has disappeared.

    I purchased a perpetual license for Parallels 18 for Mac. However, only versions 19, 20, and 26 are available. Where can I download Parallels 18?
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    Installing Windows 11 on MacBook Air M4 with parallells 18 fails

    Im trying to install Windows 11, but both when asking Parallels to do it for me, and if I download the ISO (ARM) manually, Parallels seems to fail. The same thing happens to my colleague. This is the message that pops up: "Make sure that the specified file is a valid Parallels virtual machine...
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    Installing Windows 11 on Macmini M4 with Parallels 18

    I'm getting the following error message when tried to install Windows 11 on MacMini M4 with Sequoia 15.5 (24F74)
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    The configuration file is invalid - after migration to mac mini

    I just got a macmini, I used the migration assistant to migrate my macbook. I activated parallels on the mini. Now when I start a vm I get this error "The configuration file is invalid". I tried to create a new ubuntu vm, same thing
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    Canon Scanner stopped working

    Parallels Desktop 18, permanent edition. Running on 2017 MacBookPro, non-touch bar, running OS 13.7.6. VM is Mac OS running last update of Sierra.OS 12 My Canoscan 9000F was running fine forever, connected through an Anker USB3 hub, then through and ASnket USB-C hub to my laptop. Recently I had...
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    There is no operating Windows OS - help!

    I have no idea what happened, but suddenly my Windows 10 VM that was fully functioning 24 hours ago will not open and I get a black screen that says there's no Windows operating system in the VM. I had a backup clone that got accidentally trashed and now I only have a clone that is a year old -...
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    Parallels Desktop 18 on Sequoia

    I just got a new Macbook Pro M4 Max. With the new computer I am unable to run my virtual machine or set up a new one. I get.. "The specified configuration file is invalid." On my M1 Air Parallels Desktop 18 has been running on Sequoia with no problem. Why is this?
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    Failed to install Parallels 18 Parallels-Tools on Ubuntu 22.04

    2024-12-30T22:08:24-0800: Parallels Tools 18.3.3-53627 Installer started. 2024-12-30T22:08:24-0800: Failed to setup console printk level. 2024-12-30T22:08:25-0800: execCmd: ./install --check [0] 2024-12-30T22:08:25-0800: execCmd: ./installer/detect-xserver.sh -v >/dev/null 2>&1 [0]...
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    Updating of Linux pvm is stalled

    I've upgraded Parallels to 18.3.3 on my iMac with MacOS 11.7.10. I attempted to install Parallels on an old Ubuntu Linux pvm, but the installation stalled. The pvm is now listed as "suspended." Restarting the pvm brings up the file listing, and restarting the installation just does the same...
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    Unable to enter Ubuntu recovery mode w/Esc key

    I need to boot to recovery mode on my M2 MacBook running 22.04 under Parallels 18, and seem completely incapable of getting there - I've tried resetting the VM and immediately tapping / holding Esc (as it's EFI), but always boot to the main menu. Is there an alternative? way to trigger it? Thanks!
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    Two files flagged as trojan by Bitdefender Virus Scanner inside prl-tools-win.tar.gz

    I have Parallels Desktop 18.3.3 for Mac, and a Windows 11 virtual machine that has Parallels Tools installed. A "Deep System Scan" using Bitdefender Virus Scanner version 3.17 reports the that file '/Applications/Parallels Desktop.app/Contents/Resources/Tools/prl-tools-win.tar.gz' contains two...
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    Windows 11 is not Booting after fresh installation. Inaccessible Boot Device

    Hello i installed windows 11 downloaded over parallels 17 directly and after the installation windows is trying to boot but i get the error inaccessible boot device and a blue screen. Then the system is shutting down and repeat the error and shutting down and so on. Can someone help me please ?
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    Parallels 18 & Sequoia

    So what's the verdict now that Sequoia has been released? Is Parallels 18 compatible or not? I was hoping this matrix would be updated to say so: https://kb.parallels.com/114381 As Parallels 18 is not EOL yet, I would expect it still would be certified and/or fixed if needed?
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    Is Ubuntu 24.04.1 compatible with Parallels 18?

    After installation and trying to install Parallels Tools I get black screen.
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    Parallels 18 can't install Win 10/11 LTSC?

    Hi there, I just installed Parallels 18.1.1 on my Macbook Intel any got the strange issue. I have a ISO file of Win 10 LTSC 2019 and Win 11 IoT LTSC 2024. I create a VM, select that ISO, enter product key and leave everything as default, then Start the VM The VM boot right to the installer but...
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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?
  18. XalatK

    Address in "program files x86" was not found

    Hello, I'm running Parallel 18 on Apple m1 Pro 2021 14" and It's been two weeks I'm struggling with this error during licensing a program where I want to add the license, it says: ERROR: Problem adding license file C:\Program Files (x86)\Schlumberger\Schlumberger...
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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...
  20. graceb2

    Any assistance

    Hi, I'm using Windows 11 through Parallels 18, and I've installed Robustel VPN on my Windows virtual machine. My intention is to use the VPN exclusively within the Windows VM. However, each time I activate the VPN on Windows, my internet connection drops. It appears as though it's altering the...
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