Parallels Desktop 13 full screen issues

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by JacobB, Nov 13, 2017.

  1. JacobB

    JacobB Member

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    I run Parallels Desktop 13 on MacOS high Sierra and it is basically impossible for me to run a Windows 10 virtual machine in full screen mode.
    When I start a VM in full screen it opens as a full screen app in a separate desktop space. (this is how mission control shows it)
    However in full screen mode is steals all desktop spaces. So when I swipe from the VM app to a different desktop space it keeps showing me Parallels desktop.
    Creating new spaces doesn't help. As soon I go to the new desktop space, parallels desktop appears in full screen mode in front of this desktop. When I check the small live picture in mission control everything seems to be normal, so normal live pictures for each desktop space. Only the parallels desktop is black.

    So, whatever desktop space I use, Parallels desktop is always in front of it when running in full screen mode.
    This means that I can't use parallels desktop in full screen mode.
    This issue happens on my MacBook Pro screen and my external thunderbolt screen as well.
     
    Last edited: Nov 13, 2017
  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hi @JacobB, this issue occurs due to the "Displays have separate Spaces" option is enabled in System Preferences.
    1. Click on Apple logo in the top left corner > System Preferences > Mission Control.
    2. Disable Displays have separate Spaces.
    3. Log out from your Mac user account.
    4. Log in to your Mac account and check how it works.
     

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