Frequently Asked Questions

1. 1. Customers who purchased and registered a copy of Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac from the Parallels Online Store or an authorized reseller on or after August 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, are eligible for an upgrade to the next version of Parallels Desktop for Mac at no charge, subject to certain conditions. For details on the Tech Guarantee 2020, please visit the Tech Guarantee page.
   Note: : If you have a subscription for Parallels Desktop for Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition, or Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition, you can upgrade Parallels Desktop to the latest version with the license you own. Download and install Parallels Desktop 16 and use your subscription license for activation.
2. You should receive your upgrade key within 7 days after the new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac becomes available. The upgrade key will be sent to the email that was used for registration of your Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac license.
   If you have not yet registered your copy of Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac, please register it in your Parallels account.

☛ Get Parallels Desktop For Mac- how to get Parallels Desktop on Mac. Parallels Desktop for MacOS from the link in. I have similar issues with Windows 10 on Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac. Previously I have the Resolution dropdown menu when I click on the parallel icon in the Mac menu bar (pls refer to attachment) but now the option is missing. Also the resolution is missing from the configuration window for the Windows 10 virtual machine (pls refer to. Parallels Desktop for Mac is a virtualization solution that allows Mac users to run Windows-only programs on their machines. You will be purchasing one license. One license is only valid for one Mac. Please note that the Windows operating system is not included with your purchase of Parallels Desktop. Use deployment package to configure and deploy Parallels Desktop and virtual machines to Macs using ARD, Jamf, Parallels Mac Management, Munki, and other Mac Management tools. Send invitation emails to users, with a build, a license key, and other instructions.

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac User Guide

1. I have already purchased a Parallels Desktop 16 license, can I use Parallels Desktop 16.5 update on Mac with M1?
   Yes, any license you purchased to use with Parallels Desktop 16 is valid with a Parallels Desktop 16.5 update.
2. I have an existing Windows 10 virtual machine on an Intel-based Mac. Can I continue using it on a Mac with Apple M1 chip?
   No, you will need to create a new ARM-based virtual machine. Running VMs on a Mac with Apple M1 chip in Parallels Desktop 16.5 requires ARM-based operating systems (OSes). Learn about installing ARM-based OSes here.
3. I want to know how to install a new ARM-based virtual machine with Parallels Desktop on Mac with M1 chip.
   Please visit KB 125375 for instructions.
4. I want to transfer my data from an existing virtual machine to a new one on Mac with M1 chip
   For complete instructions on how to transfer your data from an existing virtual machine to a new one on Mac with M1 chip, visit KB 125344.
5. I have installed the Technical Preview of Parallels Desktop for Mac with M1. Can I download Parallels Desktop 16.5 for free?
   Parallels team provided Technical Preview builds for free. Parallels Desktop 16.5 is an update to Parallels Desktop 16 and requires a license. The license can be purchased either online at parallels.com/desktop (which also offers free full-featured 14-day trials) or from retail and online stores worldwide.

1. Does Windows come pre-installed with Parallels Desktop for Mac?
   Windows is not included with your purchase of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows can be purchased directly from Microsoft or retail stores. Please visit KB 9003 for additional information.
2. Will Parallels run on my current Mac hardware?
   A full list of system and hardware requirements can be found here.
3. What is the difference between Standard and Pro Editions?
   Visit KB 123296.
4. What is the difference between a permanent license and a subscription?
   Visit KB 122929.
5. Can I use my license on multiple Mac computers?
   Parallels licenses are valid only on one Mac per license. For more information, please reference www.parallels.com/about/eula/.
6. Do you have discounts for Students/Education Staff/offer academic licenses?
   Yes. For more information on Education licenses, visit KB 113630.
7. Is there a trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac I can evaluate before purchasing?
   Yes, Parallels offers a free 14 day trial at www.parallels.com/products/desktop/trial/

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac

1. Install or upgrade to the latest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
   Visit KB 124250.
2. Install Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac.
   Visit KB 4729.
3. Migrate my current Windows PC to a Parallels Desktop for Mac virtual machine.
   For instructions, visit KB 123929.
4. Register and activate Parallels Desktop for Mac.
   Visit KB 124225.
5. Launch Windows from Parallels Desktop for Mac.
   Visit KB 115170.
6. Upgrade my license to Pro Edition
   Visit KB 123159.
7. Install Quicken, MS Office or other software in Windows virtual machine.
   Visit KB 119310.
8. Learn how to use the Coherence mode.
   Visit KB 4670.
9. Learn how to use the Parallels Desktop sharing tools.
   Visit KB 122567.

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac User Guided

1. What is Parallels Toolbox?
   Visit KB 123903 and KB 124200 to learn about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and for Windows.
2. How can I get Parallels Toolbox?
   See KB 123902 about Parallels Toolbox for Mac and KB 124202 about the Windows version.
3. How do I install Parallels Toolbox?
   Visit KB 123904 for information on the Mac version, and KB 124183 to learn how to install the Windows one.

Parallels Desktop 13 For Mac User Guidelines

1. How to give more hard disk space to a Windows virtual machine?
   Visit KB 113972.
2. How can I improve virtual machine performance on my Mac?
   Visit KB 112091.
3. How to reinstall Parallels Tools in Windows Guest OS?
   Visit KB 4841.
4. Fix network issues in a Windows virtual machine.
   Visit KB 8978.
5. Free up disk space on Mac.
   Visit KB 123553.
6. Fix 'There's not enough disk space available to start the Windows virtual machine.'
   Visit KB 10117.
7. Fix 'Unable to connect USB device to virtual machine now. Try to connect this USB device later.'
   Visit KB 10136.