From Business to Standard or can i use Standard Key in Business Version?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Patrick Peiki, Jul 25, 2023.

  1. Patrick Peiki

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    Hey out there,

    i did installed the test version of the business edition and installed windows 11 pro. Found out that the Standard is enough for my usage.
    Can i buy a key for standard and use it in the business version. Like the Testversion will understand that this is a standard key and there
    fore i only get access to standard features? Tried to delete the business version and installed the standard but ending up again in the
    business version. Not sure what happened here but i want to avoid to buy a standard key which i finally can't use.

    Already annoying to need to go to the "customer" service to buy and install a software. Motivation quite low but to use this software :-/
     
    Patrick Peiki, Jul 25, 2023
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  2. Pramesh Boodadoo

    Pramesh Boodadoo Staff Member

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    Hello,
    Please note that Parallels Desktop installer is for all versions, it depends on the registration code used to activate the software version.
    To activate your Parallels Desktop Standard version, kindly follow the below steps:
    1. Click on Parallels Desktop from the application menu bar on top of the screen; you may click on your Control Center window to see it. Select Account & License from the drop-down menu.
    2. Click Enter a key.
    3. Enter your license for the current version. If you are activating an upgrade copy, enter your key for the previous version. Click Activate.
    Kindly refer to this article for more info: https://kb.parallels.com/en/124225
    Thank you !!!
     
    Pramesh Boodadoo, Jul 25, 2023
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  3. Patrick Peiki

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    Thank you. That was exactly the Answer i was looking for! The Software could state this at the Enter a Key window. It's was really confusing.
    Again, thank you for your answer.
    best regards,
    p*
     
    Patrick Peiki, Jul 25, 2023
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