Cannot install MacOS 26 VM on MacOS 26 Host

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  1. DavidF87

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    Parallels downloads the ~30GB image, then runs. Start up screen flashes then closes.

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    DavidF87, Apr 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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  2. AdrianS23

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    I have the same issue. The VM crashes on my M2 mac but downloads and installs just fine on my M5.
     
    AdrianS23, Apr 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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  3. JohnP52

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    Same issue.
     
    JohnP52, Apr 15, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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  4. DavidF87

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    DavidF87, Apr 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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  5. Trishna Oobeyram

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    Hello all,
    In order to investigate this further,
    Kindly reproduce the issue and collect a technical report.
    To generate the report, right-click on the Parallels icon in Dock > Help > Send technical data > check "Attach screenshots..." > press Send Report, and provide us with the report's 9-digit ID.
    In addition as a troubleshooting step, kindly upgrade your hostOS to the latest version and check.
    Regards,
     
    Trishna Oobeyram, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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