Help in Organizing Legacy License Keys

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Dr. Guru, Mar 16, 2022.

  1. Dr. Guru

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    I have multiple license keys for Parallels going back to Version 4. The computers have all died long ago. I need to figure how how to deactivate the old licenses so they can be used on different computers. There does not appear to be a method to do this, or even see what computers are licensed to what version for that matter.

    Specifically, I need to deactivate all licensed computer for my Parallels 8 installation so I can install it on a Yosemite laptop as this is the only version that will work for this OS. Could you please explain the procedure.

    Thanks.
     
  2. DebasmitaM

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    Hello, for moving Parallels Desktop from old Mac to New Mac please refer to this KB article.
     
  3. Dr. Guru

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    Thanks for the response, unfortunately this method does work for removing the previous Parallels 8 license that my wife has, and reinstalling it on her laptop.
     
  4. DebasmitaM

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    Hello, what is the error message you are getting while trying to activate the license key on new Mac. Please help us with the screenshot of the error.
     
  5. Dr. Guru

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    Hi - Thanks for the quick response. Here's the screenshot. This Version 8 is the one that I need reset and all previous computers (which are long dead) removed from your database. I blurred-out the product number on the screenshot since this is a public forum. Please let me know if you want me to provide it under a separate email.

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  6. DebasmitaM

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    Hello, we have sent you a private message. Please help us with your license key over there.
     
  7. Dr. Guru

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    I did not see a private message appear. Could you resend. Alternately, you can email me directly at the email address for this Parallels account.

    Thanks.
     
  8. DebasmitaM

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    Hello, we request you to create a support ticket https://kb.parallels.com/6571 to get assisted via email. We have sent you the private message again. Kindly check your inbox, it will be on the right top corner.
     
  9. MikeH32

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    I am having the same issue with Parallels Desktop 8. I had it installed on a machine running El Capitan just fine, but the Hard Drive failed. When I restored from a time machine,I have tried to re-activate the copy of Parallels 8 and got the same popup as reflected in the earlier screenshot. Advise??
     
  10. DebasmitaM

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    Hello, kindly help us with the error message you are getting when trying to activate Parallels Desktop 8.
     

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