How to configure more memory for my Windows VM?

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James_Lavery

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I want to configure my Windows 8.1 VM to have more memory, so have gone to the configuration screen in Parallels Desktop to do it.

On there, I get the message that the VM must be shut down in order to reconfigure memory - sounds reasonable!

However, whenever I shut down my VM, Parallels Desktop shuts down too, and when I restart Parallels Desktop, the VM starts up again.

How do I run Parallels Desktop with my VM shut down, so I can reconfigure the memory? I'm sure I'm missing something basic - but can't see where!
 
Found the answer, thanks to an online chat session with a Parallels support technician.

I needed to change the "On VM Shutdown" option to "Keep window open". It was set to "Quit Parallels desktop".
 
Hi James,
Glad to hear that our engineers were able to help you in resolving the issue :)
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas !
 
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