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    Convert macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 laptop to VM

    I have an old laptop that I need to keep running, but the hardware is failing. So I wanted to see if I can convert it to a VM. I have created a full Time Machine backup. I have also downloaded the Install macOS High Sierra install app from the App Store. The system requirements say this is a...
    • RobertC59
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    • apple store edition guest macos high sierra guest inastallation lite macos guest macos guest on intel parallels desktop parallels desktop lite parallels lite x86 guest
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS Virtual Machine
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    Allowing VM to connect to bluetooth mouse and keyboard directly.

    Hi there, I'm developing bluetooth drivers and want to test on a Parallels VM containing macOS. I noticed that you are specifically filtering out keyboards and mice from the bluetooth devices that the guest OS can see. Is there an advanced setting that I can turn this off with? Specifically...
  3. elementaltm

    Running macOS Ventura as guest OS, Only US Time Zones available

    Hi, When downloading and installing macOS from "Create New" / "Free Systems" within Parallels Desktop there is an issue in the resulting install of macOS only US Time Zones are available. It is impossible to set the correct Time / Location, i.e. BST (British Summer Time) / London (UK). As a...
    • elementaltm
    • Thread
    • apple m1 pro apple virtualization guest macos location macos time sync time zone ventura guest
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS Virtual Machine
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    2021 16" MacBook Pro - What is the optimal Guest resolution

    I have tried multiple different Guest resolutions (1440x900, 1200x800, 1495x895, etc.) with macOS 12.3.1 and the result it is always Blurry, what would be the optimal one to have a sharp image, thanks
    • brosenz
    • Thread
    • guest macos monterey 12.3 resolution issues with parallels tools on the mac
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS Virtual Machine
  5. T

    Will macOS or Linux use more resources?

    I am looking to create a VM for the sole purpose of downloading. I am wondering if anyone has an idea of whether a macOS guest would use more or equivalent amount of resources as a Linux guest would in terms of using a VPN inside of the machine and a download client. The guest OS will use a...
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    macOS El Capitan guest hangs on start

    I created a macOS El Capitan guest yesterday - my first Parallels guest. I didn't realise that moving an unnecessary image file would cause problems. I got the I/O error mentioned in the KB and didn't understand why. I tried to power down the guest and it hanged. So, I stopped the guest. Now...
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    macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Display Issue

    Hi, Odd issue has started recently with my macOS Catalina 10.15.4 guest in Parallels. The display does not render cleanly any more; it is always slightly blurred like the display has been slightly stretched and Parallels Tools has failed to compensate properly. I believe the issue may have...
  8. J

    Cannot recreate guest macOS VM with clone of my macOS workstation

    I have tried several approaches to create a VM, but get blocked for some reason. Here is what does not work for me: 1. Create a new macOS vm from the Recovery Partition. When I get to the place where you can restore from a Time Machine backup, I get a message that different hardware prevents...
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