macos guest

I have a MacBook Pro M3 as my host. I am running a MacOS VM and wondering if it is possible to enable GPU? Both host and VM running Sequoia 15.1.1, I am also running Parallels Business Edition - 20

about a week ago my macOS 15 VM running in Parallels Desktop 20 on my M3 Max MacBook Pro started crashing. I figured it was due to me upgrading the VM from macOS 14 --> 15 so created a new macOS 14 VM, it started crashing almost immediately as well. In the /Users/<user>/Parallels/<macOS 15...

Hi All, I'm unable to sign in to my Apple ID during the installation of macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 that was initiated from the Recovery Partition image, with it saying "An unknown error occurred". The host is also running Sequoia 15.0.1 on a MacBook Pro 2018 with Intel chipset. I'm currently running...

Hello, whenever I start a macOS guest, I get two warning mails from Apple about a sign-in on iCloud from a "Windows PC". This is apparently related to the new possibility to sign in to iCloud in the guest. However: Why "Windows PC"? Parallel Desktop runs on a Mac (M2 Mac mini), and the gest is...

Hi! After the upgrade to macOS 15.0.1 I can't use my keyboard in my macOS VM! It still works in win11 VM. Not being able to use the keyboard is a critical showstopper! What is the best way of getting attention from Parallels?

I upgraded my macOS Sonoma VM to Sequoia 15.0 (release version), and still experience the issue: "Verification Failed. An Unknown error occurred" when trying to sign in to Apple Account in System Settings. I can sign into iCloud on the Safari browser though. On a separate note, Parallels is...

See also Shared Folders not showing up I just upgraded to Parallels 20.0.1 on my Intel mac (macOS 14.7) and now my shared folders aren't working on my macOS VMs either. Windows VMs: Shared folders working normally. Steps I took: * On the host mac: I tried removing then re-adding "Documents...

I am trying to create a MacOS VM on R14.7 (Sonoma). After making the initial choices (both auto create and manual) it pops up a window with the Apple logo and "Starting ....". After several seconds, the window disappears. I tried running it again from the Control Center. I tried with...

I tried to install a Mac OS 15.0 guest (release, not beta) on a Mac OS 14.6.1 host (Apple M2 Max, Parallels Desktop Pro 20.0.1), following these instructions, but they don't work: Install macOS virtual machine on a Mac with Apple silicon I downloaded "UniversalMac_15.0_24A335_Restore.ipsw" from...

In Apple Virtualization Framework API i found that they supports for MacOS VM: * Nested Virtualization (macos 15+, chip M3+) https://developer.apple.com/documentation/virtualization/vzgenericplatformconfiguration/4360552-isnestedvirtualizationenabled * USB device redirection (macos 15+)...

I need to test a Docker setup. I want to do it in a guest VM (running clean version of macOS.) How do I that?

Hello. My Parallels setup has two older Mac OS X virtual machines (for old software that doesn't run on modern macOS). One PVM running Mac OS X 10.9.5 and one PVM running Max OS X 10.11.6. Neither of the two PVM's boot under Parallels 20.0.0-55653, only showing a black screen. Fortunately...

Hello, I just installed the sequoia RC version, installation ok. But when starting the OS I have a window that opens saying "an update is required to install macOs in a virtual machine. this download is impossible it ends with a systematic failure. For information I am in parallels pro version...

with macOS 15 host and guest, i CAN log in with Apple ID in system prefs But i can NOT sign into app store Will apple be updating their libraries, and providing a method that you can use to implement this critical feature, or will you somehow be able to provide this feature? note i am NOT...

According to the release notes, Parallels Desktop 20 "removed support for Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.8". Does this mean that it doesn't actually work any more with these guest operating systems, or that you no longer support these Virtual Machines any more, and so they may or may not work properly. I...

I'm trying to virtualize macOS on macOS (latest Sonoma patch) on Apple Silicon. When I choose host only networking, the macOS guest doesn't get an IP address from DHCP. Moreover, regardless what network type I choose, shared vs host-only, the IP addressing scheme under Parallels Desktop...

Host 15 beta 7 Macvm 15 beta 7 PD 19 Issue Due to work requirements, I successfully logged into Apple ID in my macvm, but couldn't find the Beta Updates in General->Software Update like below.Has anyone encountered this problem?

I use Parallels Desktop 19.4.1 on a MacBook Pro 16 inch 2019 (Intel x86) Both host and guest is using macOS Sonoma 14.5 Is there really no touch id and no bluetooth in the macOS guest? If I buy a new MacBook with M3, still no touch id and no bluetooth in the macOS guest?

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...

I have a corporate MacOS VM on my M2 Mac. Whenever I go into the office, I would like to be able to attach to the corporate wifi. I have bridged network set up, but it shows up as ethernet on the VM, not Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi appears in System Settings but cannot be enabled. I even tried buying a USB...