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Parallels VMs double counted for disk space usage?
My Mac claims to be running out of storage, and when I look at my storage breakdown, this is what I see:
However, when I look through the files, this is what I see:
Documents appears to only be ...
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Parallels can't open/update although my Mac has an Internet connection
I tried to update Parallels but I could not activate it because it says there is no Internet connection. I have an Internet connection on my Mac, but I cannot even open Parallels.
Anyone have any ...
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How to reset access to Documents folder
After installing Parallels Desktop on a system running macOS Catalina, macOS asked if the app can have access to Downloads, Desktop, and Document folders. Permissions were granted. We now want to ...
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Parallels Desktop: Any Chance of Recovering Deleted VM on Mac OS?
I deleted windows 10 VM from my MacBook two days ago. It was pretty large in size, around 50 Gigs, and I deleted to free up some storage. Before deleting, I copied all of my data, and I forgot to copy ...
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Should I take additional precautions to use Parallels shared folder on Linux?
On macOS Catalina I installed Debian 10 i386 on Parallels, installed the vm tools also. Everything looks fine.
I would like to play with Qt projects on both platforms. Since Qt is multi platform ...
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Is a Boot Camp partition in Parallels Desktop still natively bootable?
I am wondering if its possible to use Parallels Desktop with a Boot Camp partition while still being able to boot into Boot Camp natively if I need that last bit of performance?
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Excel is unusable for large files that link to each other
I am collaborating with a data analyst using two linked files stored in a shared folder in my Dropbox. The first file contains the raw data (several worksheets; total file size ~110MB); the second ...
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Mojave on Parallels
I have a Macbook running macOS Sierra(10.12) - I cant upgrade to 10.14 as my business applications wont work on it.
But that means i cant also install Xcode. Is there a way install 10.14 in Parallels ...
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How do I move apps from Mac desktop to Parallels MacOS virtual machine?
I have a mid 2015 MacBook Pro running Sierra that I need to upgrade at least to High Sierra to run current tax software. I created a Sierra Virtual Machine with Parallels, hoping to move some apps ...
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Does nvram boot-args="debug=0x10" still speed up Parallels on newer versions with newer macOS releases?
As mentioned several years ago, sudo nvram boot-args="debug=0x10" used to speed up virtual machines significantly in both Parallels and VMware.
Has anyone tested to see if this as any empirically ...
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Cannot launch Parallels Desktop after upgrading to macOS Catalina?
After having installed macOS Catalina, I cannot launch Parallels Desktop anymore.
Launching Parallels Desktop from the dock results in the message in the image below. It says that I should "Allow" ...
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How to install parallels tools and make my ubuntu desktop full screen?
I have installed parallels desktop to run ubuntu-18.04.3-desktop-amd64 on my MacBook Pro and after the installation completed, I tried to make it full screen but as the installation of Parallels Tools ...
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Mojave guest OS on Yosemite Host via Parallels Desktop 10
I can't get to the welcome choose your country screen when installing Mojave virtualised via Parallels Desktop 10 on my Yosemite system (MBP Retina 2015).
I downloaded the 6GB Mojave '.app' file as ...
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Connecting to a VPN on the Guest OS
I'm trying to connect my Virtual Machine (Windows 10) only to a VPN IPsec server.
I can successfully connect to that VPN (IPSec) through MacOS. I could connect Mac to the VPN and then share the ...
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How to disable Energy Saver mode when switching to battery to stop background windows hiding?
So, Mojave appears to background all of your windows when you unplug. Then you re-plug and suddenly all your windows are out of order.
The energy saver options don't seem to have anything related to ...
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Cannot drag a window in Catalina Beta
I am running macOS Catalina 10.15 Beta in a virtual machine on Parallels Desktop for Mac version 15.0.0.
I installed the Beta on top of Mojave what was working well within the VM. Unfortunately, ...
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Turn off and disable the "Coherence" feature of Parallels Desktop for Mac
On Parallels 15.0.0, I have accidentally triggered the "Coherence" feature within a VM running macOS Catalina as a guest on my macOS Mojave host. Now the apps are opening in within native windows on ...
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What practical options exist for running 32-bit applications on Catalina (macOS 10.15)?
After I had a disturbing discussion with an Apple engineer I realized that Catalina is heading at us like a freight train right now - and not necessarily in a good way, but acceptation is going to be ...
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How can I reconnect a USB device (NOT A STORAGE DEVICE) without physically unplugging?
So I'm using Windows on Parallels Desktop for some application. After I disconnect the USB device from the virtual machine, it is not automatically connected back to macOS. I can still see the device ...
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Uninstalling Parallels Desktop 14 - Aren't there drivers or kernel extensions too?
When installing Parallels Desktop For Mac version 14.1.3, I was prompted for a password. I assume that means some kernel extensions or drivers were installed into macOS.
The official Uninstall ...
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Exchange clipboard only with a virtual machine running in Parallels 14
I am using Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac, running Ubuntu in the VM, with Parallels special software installed within Ubuntu.
Out of security concerns, I always turn on the Configuration setting on ...
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Is it possible to have 10Gigabit network support on a macOS VM?
We're looking to have macOS VMs running on Mac Mini hosts (and maybe Mac Pro hosts once they're out).
Is it possible to have the VMs connected at 10Gig ethernet by using something like a Sonnet 10G ...
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how to open file type with app on remote machine via apple script app as default app for file type
I would like to set the default file association for a file type (PDF) to an Apple Script app. The Apple Script app will open the file type on a remote machine (using remote Apple events) with a ...
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How do I run virtual machines in Parallels Lite on Mojave?
I downloaded Parallels Lite from the App Store. Even though Parallels Lite claims to be free if you want to run Linux virtual machines, the only thing I see is this:
This is what the help says:
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Advanced Mac file restrictions?
Is there some sort of software or feature that grants us a more granular ACLs for files? We are going to start deploying Macbooks to our users for the first time. Each MacBook will have Parallels ...
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Hide Parallels's VM icon from the dock
Parallels includes a mode called Coherence, where software from the guest OS is launched as if it were a native macOS app. This means their windows are rendered separately, each occupying an icon in ...
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can't boot into windows 10 bootcamp but partition is still good
I have a Macbook Pro 15" 2018 running High Sierra and I installed Windows 10 using bootcamp. I had duet display installed on both HS and Win10, and I installed Parallels Desktop 14 on the MacOS side ...
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How do I access, from a Parallels VM, an HTTP server running on the Mac host on port 8000?
I have a Parallels VM which I'm using to test Internet Explorer and Edge. It's set to use a "shared network", and I can ping the host Mac (via ping 10.211.55.2). I've set up my hosts file as follows:
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Can't install High Sierra on VirtualBox or Parallels-not solved by changing date
I'm trying to install High Sierra on VirtualBox or Parallels Desktop. My host is MacOS Sierra.
My installer is 10.13.6 Build 17G85 with its checksums verified.
I created the ISO with this method:
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Boot Win from another computer on mac using external disk and Parallels?
I have Win 7 laptop and mbp. I removed disk from Win laptop and plugged on mbp as external disk. Windows 7 is on NTFS partition. Since I have NTFS for Mac by Paragon I can read/write to that partition....
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disable the windows key in parallels 14
If I press CMD then the start menu repeatedly flies open.
It is really annoying, so I need to stop this.
How do I disable the windows key in Parallels 14??
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Repeated Corrupt Parallels .PVM file
I have a case where my Parallels .PVM file appears to become corrupt. This has happened 3 times over the past 9 months. I’m wondering if this is possibly a hardware issue.
Here is the normal course ...
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Internet dies on MBP 15 2017 the moment I start Windows on Parallels
This is the weirdest problem that I have ever faced. I have a MacBook Pro 15 2017 (MPTR2LL/A ?, running on MacOS 10.14.1), and I recently installed Windows using Bootcamp (dual boot) and then ...
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Parallels with Windows 10 VM automatically shuts down after 30-40 min
I have Parallels on my Macbook Pro. I'm have Windows 10 VM inside it and few month ago I noticed that it's shutting down by itself when I'm working in it. It's very annoying so I searched logs and ...
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Why does my MacBook Pro frequently add another hour to the clock
20 minutes ago my new MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018 - OS Version 10.14.1 (18B75)) showed that it's 10:37 and now it shows the time s 11:57 (10:57 is the correct time given that I set the timezone to UTC+...
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Stuck installing Windows on a Mac
Can you guys help?
I decided to install VM rather than bootcamp.
But I'm having an issue (Mac High Sierra)
I tried installing Parallel, VirtualBox, and VMFusion, but all of them fail
It looks like a ...
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Kernel panics due to Parallels Desktop or Apple's own problem with graphics controller?
Twice this week my MacBook Pro Retina has suffered kernel panics for the first time after years of faithful service.
This coincides with me upgrading and beginning to use Parallels 14.0.1, so I ...
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Parallels 14 with macOS Mojave has extra volume mounted named "Install macOS Mojave"
I successfully installed macOS Mojave as a guest OS on Parallels 14.0.1. I installed by using the Parallels Control Center, choosing File > New > Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or image file ...
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Virtualization software options for macOS
I want to play Alto's Adventure for free on my Mac so I installed Windows 10 virtual machine on my Mac using Virtual Box, but Alto's Adventure crashes in Virtual Box even if it give the maximum amount ...
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Running the memz virus on a parallels vm: safe?
I have a copy of the memz virus, and have parallels windows vm. What I'm wondering, is if I run memz.exe/bin (not memz-clean.exe/bin), will I screw up the mac that I'm running the vm on?
Thanks
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Should virtualize within MacOS or use a Hypervisor like VMWARE ESXi
I have a Mac Mini late 2012, 16GB ram with 500GB disk, multiple (3) gigabit NICs, and some external USB3.0 drives.
My requirements for guest OS are:
One Macos High Sierra with Server.app
One ...
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Importing Linux and Windows Dual Boot from Parallels
I am looking at triple booting my Mac soon with macOS, Linux and Windows. I also want Linux and Windows available as a virtual machine. At the moment, I have Windows dual booted and have imported it ...
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How to prevent LAN overload triggered by running Win10 in a Parallels VM?
I have a strange problem on our LAN. Recently we included a Mac with macOS Sierra (10.12.6), and it has installed a Parallels VM with Win10. Our network speed is 50/50 Mbps, but every time the Win10 ...
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Windows 10 VM Freezes in Parallels 13 - Windows 7 VMs are OK
For years I have run Windows 7 VMs using Parallels on the Mac without any problems
I have recently virtualised a Windows 10 laptop to a virtual machine using the Parallels tools - this VM freezes ...
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Parallels 13 internet speed is slower than the MacBook pro speed
How do I get the internet speed on the virtual machine the same as the Mac book internet speed? The Mac speed is 300-400 and the virtual machine is 70-120.
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Prevent restarting Mac by accident
I recently tried different keystrokes to regain control of my mouse/keyboard from parallels, and I pressed something that cause my Mac to start shutting down. It didn't prompt me to confirm that I ...
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Securely allow SSH from Parallels to Host MacOS w/o risking Network threats?
I want to enable SSH on OSX from only my Parallels VM. My fear is that by opening SSH I'm putting my host OS at risk for remote exploitation.
How can I configure MacOS to only allow connections ...
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Parrot OS install in Parallels on Mac
I have been using VirtualBox for years to run Windows and many Linux distributions but recently I purchased the Parallels program and am currently porting over all my virtual boxes. All of them work ...
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How can I setup my Macbook Pro (2017) & Parallels to use all function keys?
I'm running Windows 10 in Parallels on my brand new 2017 Macbook Pro. While at work, I have two attached monitors and an old clicky Windows keyboard.
The problem is that I can't get Parallels to ...
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Shortcut of zooming out in Windows in Parallels Desktop
I have a french keyboard. I try to use Windows 10 via Parallels Desktop under Mac.
In Mac, in Chrome we use cmd + = and cmd + - to zoom in and zoom out. It is the same in VS Code.
But in Windows, it ...
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