Text not displaying within Windows 11 VM after updating to Parallels Desktop 19

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by MicahG, Jan 4, 2024.

  1. MicahG

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    Any ideas on how to fix this issue? I'd like to avoid reinstalling my vm's back running Parallels 18?
    I've tried adjusting Parallels 19's display / hardware settings, running Windows cmd prompt system scans, re-installing Windows and running all system updates... Any ideas on possible troubleshooting methods to resolve? Image 1-5-24 at 12.33 AM.jpg ?
     
  2. PeterK36

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    Hi!
    Same for me after upgrading to Parallels 19. No text in the menus. Windows 11 is unusable like this.
     
  3. ChrisC75

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    Same problem, did anyone figure this out?
     
  4. Avinash Bundhoo

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    Hello!
    In order to proceed with further investigation, kindly provide us with the below information:
    1. Reproduce the issue.
    2. Collect a technical report (right-click Parallels icon in Dock > Help > Send technical data > check "Attach screenshots..." > press Send Report) and send the report's 9-digit ID in a reply.
    Thank you!
     
  5. tonza

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    Does the problem also appear when your virtual machine is running under Retina Display resolution? That changes the system font used, so it may be able to coax Windows into displaying its text!

    Select View > Retina Resolution > Best for Retina display and see whether the text appears then. If it doesn't... you may have to re-install Windows (in another virtual machine?) to see if that rectifies the problem.
     
  6. ChrisC75

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  7. ChrisC75

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    I spent hours reinstalling windows and parallels I finally fixed it by adding the flag "video.metal=0" to the boot order advanced settings flags. After that windows is working great and all menus are perfect!
     
  8. PeterS100

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    Thanks very much for this advice it now works for me as well running W11 on par 17
     
  9. MaxM24

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    I am pretty new to this sort of thing, so maybe in retarded, but how do I get the settings to let me input a flag in the boot order? when I try, the box to enter the flag text in flashed briefly and then goes dull (Not allowing me to input text) and I don't know how to do it. If I shut down the virtual machine, the issue remains the same, I still cannot input text...
     
  10. GlynH

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    You legend. This worked for me as well!!
    I had installed Opencore legacy patcher and managed to get OS 15.1 Sequoia to work otherwise perfectly on my 2014 iMac. One of the things it does is patch the Metal drivers, so I guess this was causing a problem with Parallels. Turning off the Metal video has fixed everything.
    Thanks again!
     

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