windows 7

Did I miss something about the latest update? I haven't upgraded to macOS Catalina because of the lack of backward compatibility, but I was expecting that this would not be an obstacle to upgrading to the last PD version. Maybe I missed a warning to this effect in the long list of changes posted...

[Using the latest Parallels 14 on a MacBook Pro running the latest Mojave.] I just deleted a huge software package (Qt) from my Windows 7 VM, which leaves me about 48 Gbytes of reclaimable space. Of course, when I tried to reclaim it, the process got to about 30% and then hung for several...

The software I use and need runs fine in Windows 7 but Catalina requires 64 bit applications. However, if I'm running Parallels 15 (64 bit) can Windows 7 run inside Parallels 15?

Parallels Desktop 14, running Windows 7 on macOS Mojave. Graphics driver not supporting Aero effects. I tried updating them, but it still said to update to a driver compatible with Windows Display Driver Model. But for some reason it can't seem to recognize the graphics card. How to fix?

I am formatting my computer, I am struggling to decide on which windows to install. Windows 10 does not ask the user whether to install updates or not. Let me know your views on which to choose a version of the window. Thanks

I have numerous files in Mathcad 15 (the old version that ran under Windows 95, meets my needs WAY better than current versions of Mathcad) and a large externally-written application in 32-bit Excel file (with Macros). These files are all "heavy science" applications that currently run well...

Hi all, I can't seem to find any answers on how to solve this issue: My Macbook Pro is running 144Hz on a connected Asus 144Hz monitor. However when I run a Windows 7 VM, I can only do 60Hz. Is there anyway to solve this issue? 144Hz is essential for efficient slow mo video editing.

Hi, running El Capitan on a 2013 15" MBP with Core i7, I have Parallels 12.2.1 with a BootCamp partition of Windows 7. Looking to update to Mojave without loosing my Windows 7 BootCamp partition/data. Can I just update to Mojave? Or are there steps and other requirements, like a Parallels...

I have used parallels for many years on my 2011 iMac running Windows 7. I have just upgraded to High Sierra and got a Windows 7 message "your computer was unable to start" when I tried to run parallels v11. I have now downloaded the free Parallels V14 software, but get the same message. The...

Hello All of my data on my Macintosh is stored on networked cloud drives for backup considerations. I store no data on my Windows 7 VM hosted on the Macintosh. My Windows 7 Applications, exclusively Adobe Creative Suite, access the data on these networked drives (exclusively iCloud Drive)...

Hi eveyone, I'm facing graphic issues using Firefox, in a specific part of a website. The text change the color and contrast and become impossible to read, like picture attached. System: MacOS El Captain - V. 10.11.6 MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) Parallels 11.2.3 (32663) VM running Windows 7...

Hi, I have some issues when I try to boot a Windows 7 virtual machine that I have transferred from a previous MacBook Pro with Parallels 10.4. The problem is that when I try to boot it, the following message appears on a black screen: "Trying to boot from SATA drive 1..." I've checked this...

Just installed 5 Windows 7 updates - took 6 hours. Should it really take this long ? MacBook Pro Mid 2010. Sierra. 8GB memory. Patience getting stretched here ........... Any pointers ? Thanks (ps: new hard drive - because it was suggested that I might have had a "silently failing" drive -...

Hi Everyone. I have a MacBook Pro (2013-2014 model) and looking at installing parallels so I can run windows on my Mac. I am unsure if I should install windows 7, 8, or 10 would be super grateful for help please. I plan to run: 1. Storyline 360 (It says minimum requirements include Windows 7...

Hello. After not using my Win7 VM for a while, I discovered that neither mouse nor keyboard are working. I have tried to reinstall Parallels Tools, but that doesn't solve the issue. Has anyone encountered a similar error? I am using PD13 on MB Pro 2016 (macOS 10.13.2). Thanks

Ok I saw another thread that you shouldn't do this but I wanted to ask the question again since I believe they still used Explorer and Google inside Windows 7. I only use my windows VM to access one application and don't use Explorer8 inside of Windows 7 I also Have it disabled in features...

I have installed a new Windows 7 VM, applied all the Windows Upgrades and Internet Explorer 11 is not working. It fails to launch with no notifications. If I uninstall Parallels tools, it works.

I currently am running the latest 32 bit version of Windows 7, under the latest update of Parallels Desktop 13. I want to install the 64 bit version of Windows 7. I know that there is no direct upgrade path, and it must be a clean install. Years ago, I had purchased my Windows 7 Upgrade from...

Until "upgrading" to PD13 I was able to type German umlauts in Windows 7 by typing "¨" followed by e.g. u in order to get the desired letter (which I cannot post here as this results in a "English only" notification when trying to post!). This is no longer possible and results in "¨u"! How can...

I run Dropbox on Windows 10 in Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac on a 15" Retina MacBook Pro (OS X 10.11.6). Lately, I've suddenly started having Dropbox notifications pop up all the time (e.g. whenever I save a file to Dropbox), even though I have previously changed the Dropbox settings to suppress...