Running Paralells between M4 Mac and Windows 11 Pro Issues

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop on a Mac with Apple silicon' started by Robertk62, Nov 15, 2025.

  1. Robertk62

    Robertk62

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    Hi All,

    I'm new here, so I'm probably going to ask questions that have been asked, even though I could not find them through a search.

    I have an M4 Mac running Tahoe 26.1. I have purchased Parallels Desktop and the latest Windows 11 Pro.

    I have a couple of issues.
    1. I cannot get a desktop folder to show up in File Explorer in Win 11. I have tried adding a shortcut and a quick link, but neither worked. The shortcut showed up in File Explorer, but it contained nothing.
    2. When I delete something from Win 11, it does not move it to the recycle bin on Win 11; however, it places it in the Bin on the Mac. Is this expected?
    3. Can I have a desktop in Win 11 that does not have everything I have on my Mac desktop?
    4. Is there a quick function to swap between Windows and Mac? Like pressing a shortcut I have set up, like Cmd ⌘ Tab?

    Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Rob
     

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