Parallels not starting after upgrade to MacOS 26.5

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop on a Mac with Apple silicon' started by RonnyH3, May 15, 2026.

  1. RonnyH3

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    Parallels does not start on M1 MacBook Pro after upgrading to MacOS 26.5. Tried restart, reinstall of Parallels, added Parallels to all security settings and firewall. Displays "Starting" and then quits or "To complete Parallels Desktop setup, please restart your Mac". Restarting doesn't help.
     
    RonnyH3, May 15, 2026
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  2. RonnyH3

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    Downloaded Parallels from App Store and that version started but my license is not valid for that version.
     
    RonnyH3, May 15, 2026
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  3. Keshav Dosieah

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    Hello,
    Thank you for your post.
    We have created a ticket for you in order to reach out and assist you further.
    Please check your emails.
    Regards,
    Parallels Team
     
    Keshav Dosieah, May 15, 2026
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  4. RonnyH3

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    Solved it by removing /Library/Preferences/Parallels and then reboot.
     
    RonnyH3, May 17, 2026
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