Version 26 Pro trial on top of Desktop 20 Standard

Discussion in 'Licensing and Activation' started by LucaD11, Aug 3, 2026.

  1. LucaD11

    LucaD11 Bit poster

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    Hi,

    I own a one time purchase version 20 standard. I'd like to test the perfomances of Autodesk Inventor Read Only on my M4 Mac.
    Standard Edition lag a to, so I'd like to try the latest Pro to see if the performances are really better or not, before purchasing it.

    Is it possible? How I should do? I don't want to change my license if the result are not far better, so I don't want to create problems with my existing license.

    Thanks

    Luca
     
  2. Avinash Bundhoo

    Avinash Bundhoo Staff Member

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    Hello,
    Thank you for your feedback.
    You can follow the steps below for your test:
    1. Backup your virtual machine (Important)

    • Open the Parallels Control Center from your Mac dock or menu bar.
    • Right-click your virtual machine and choose Show in Finder.
    • Locate the file ending in .pvm (e.g., Windows 10.pvm).
    • Copy and paste this file to an external hard drive or secure storage location.

    2. Download and install Parallels Desktop 26 using the link
    https://download.parallels.com/desktop/v26/26.4.0-57513/ParallelsDesktop-26.4.0-57513.dmg

    Activate it using the 5-day key provided (please check your inbox)

    3
    . Perform your tests

    $. If test not positive, downgrade back to Parallels Desktop 20.4.2

    https://download.parallels.com/desktop/v20/20.4.2-55999/ParallelsDesktop-20.4.2-55999.dmg

    Thanks
     
  3. LucaD11

    LucaD11 Bit poster

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    Test passed.
    What it the best way to upgrade my license?
    - Purchase a new Pro license (listed at 65,99€)?
    - Is it possibile to purchase an upgrade to Pro (listed at 55,99€)?
    If I try to upgrade the license from the app I can see only the full price (119,99€)

    Thanks

    Luca
     

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