Is there a way to stop Toolbox from going into presentation mode...

[tasslehawf]

When I plug in an external monitor. I don't mind hiding stuff and whatnot but preventing sleep is annoying (and a security problem). I wish to stop it from doing this when I plug into my external monitors at work and at home.

 

[sergk]

Hello,
yes, you can stop it by turning off option named 'Autodetect external displays' in preferences of "Presentation Mode" tool.
To find these preferences: open Toolbox window, right-click on Presentation Mode tool, choose 'Preferences...'

 

[PeteG2]

I have to say, this is an incredibly annoying feature in Parallels Toolbox. I've disabled it all together. There has got to be a better way to surface this feature without being so intrusive. Also, I never would have found the preferences for Presentation Mode had I not read this forum. Please start user testing before putting these things into production.

 

[Bruce Peterka]

I agree, but relieved there was a solution to disable it. Maybe some day it will be option to turn on vs. turn off.

 

[PaulChristopher@Parallels]

Hi @tasslehawf, have you checked the option " Do not switch to sleep mode"? By default, the option is checked.

 

[JohnG24]

Did unchecking "switch to sleep mode" work?