updating from 10 to 11

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Ori1, Sep 11, 2015.

  1. Ori1

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    if i update from 10 to 11, will i have to install all my windows programs all over again or its just an update,
    like updating my windows from SP1 to SP2 or something like that...

    thank you.
     
  2. kat

    kat Product Expert

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    Hi Ori1
    When you upgrade from Parallels 10 to 11 the only update that you need to make is to Parallels tools, in your Virtual Machine. This update should be an automatic update as soon as you open your VM.
     
  3. Ori1

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    so when you say automatic, you mean that i won't have to install all my windows programs all over again ? (office etc...)
    and sorry for asking one more thing, what is it Parallels tools?
     
  4. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Yes, you are correct @Ori1 You don't need to install all your Windows programs again if you want to upgrade Parallels Desktop.
    We also recommend reinstalling Parallels Tools when you are troubleshooting host-guest integration issues, such as Coherence, shared applications, shared folders, copy-and-pasting between your Mac and your virtual machine and mouse and keyboard issues.
    In the Mac menu click on Actions (Virtual Machine in older versions) > Install Parallels Tools
     

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