No way to copy programs installed on Intel Windows 11

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop on a Mac with Apple silicon' started by TexanInParis, Oct 25, 2023.

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  1. TexanInParis

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    Sure, I can open the virtual disk and copy files over, but I had dozens of programs installed on the Intel version. I see no way to bring them over without laboriously reinstalling everything.
     
    TexanInParis, Oct 25, 2023
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  2. Pramesh Boodadoo

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    Hello,
    An Intel-based virtual machine (VM) cannot be started on a new Mac with Apple M-Series chips because it is not compatible with Mac computers equipped with the Apple M-Series chip. The same applies to a VM created on a Mac with Apple M-Series chip that cannot be started on a Mac with an Intel processor.
    Kindly refer to this article for more information: https://kb.parallels.com/125344
    Unfortunately, the software programs need to be-reinstalled on the newly created virtual machine, they cannot be transferred.
    Thank you.
     
    Pramesh Boodadoo, Oct 27, 2023
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  3. TexanInParis

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    Thanks. Just venting.
     
    TexanInParis, Oct 27, 2023
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    That won't work because you could never find and duplicate required Registry entries.
     
    TexanInParis, Oct 31, 2023
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