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    Issues with macOS Tahoe as VM on macOS Sequoia

    To be upfront, I do NOT actually NEED this configuration...just wanting to try out Tahoe without blowing out my daily driver install. Problem: I have Issues with macOS Tahoe as VM on macOS Sequoia (latest) on my Late 2016 MBP (Intel) using OCLP (Open Core Legacy Platform). 1st Problem: I...
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    Parallels 20.x Unable to Run macOS VMs after macOS Update to 15.4

    It just says: "Error" 'Cannot start this virtual machine.' After displaying the virtual machine monitor, and then promptly shutting down. Anybody else seeing this?
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    macOS 15.0.1 and Parallels Desktop 20

    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?
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    Parallels 20 breaks Shared Folders in macOS VMs

    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...
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    Apple supports Nested Virtualization and USB device redirection for MacOS VM

    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+)...
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    Setting startup resolution for macOS VM

    I've done some searching and haven't found an answer for what seems to be a basic question. Loads of clicking around in the settings and other places, still no luck. Hopefully it's something basic that I'm missing. I've got two VMs - one linux VM that I usually use headless - and a MacOS VM...
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    macOS VM recognised as IOS when enrolled into Workspace One

    Hello everyone, I have a problem when I unroll my macOS (14.5) into workspace one. It's recognised as IOS. Have you seen this problem before? Thank you for your help. Regards
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    Socks on macOS VM.

    Can you give me a hint, please? I created a Mac Somnus virtual machine. Made many copies. I need each copy to have a separate IP with SOCKS5. But I have no way to connect Socks there. It just drops the connection if I try to connect it there. Can you please tell me how to deal with this...
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    Backup tab missing from MacOS VM's

    Per the title, it seems all of my VM's have a backup tab in the properties dialog - except for MacOS based VM's Seems like an omission, but if this is an intentional omission it might be better to have the tab present with an explanation
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    VM Unusable after upgrade to macOS 14.4

    Intel macOS host: 14.4 macOS guest: 14.2.1 Parallels: 19.3.0 Updated Parallels Tools. Everything working fine. After updating the macOS guest to macOS 14.4, the login screen works, but after login, the mouse and keyboard no longer work and thus the VM is usuable. The mouse cursor does not even...
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    Copy and Paste keeps stopping mac host to mac VM

    Hi guys, had this problem for a while so I thought I'd ask aorund: I am using an Apple M1 Pro as the host running MacOS 14.2.1. The VM is also a MacOS 14.2.1, but the problem has been around before this version. When I start the VM I can copy and paste between host and VM. Then I suspend and...
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    Cannot install macOS VM on Sonoma 14.3.1

    I cannot get a macOS VM to run on Sonoma 14.3.1 on M1 MacBookPro 16" 2021 (also on Sonoma 14.3.1) - Parallels Version 19.2.1 (54832)... STEPS Installed Parallels Desktop Pro (trial) Created VM the only way possible: Download macOS image (through wizard) Started VM Note: Also tried download...
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    Can't Upgrade macOS Guest VM because of lack of disk space.

    Hi Folks, Trying to figure out how to upgrade MacOS on my guest VMs. It says I need an extra 6gb of space freed up to do the upgrade from 13.4 to 14.3. I would really like to avoid having to recreate all of these VMs from scratch with a larger virtual drive (I'm aware that's an option). So far...
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    Create macOS VM option not available in App Store edition

    Hi everyone, I am trying to create a macOS VM on my MacBook with an M3 chip. The problem is if I don't see the Download macOS in the Free Systems pane. And if I try to install the macOS from the .ipsw file i get an error message that no operating system was found. Any ideas how to create a...
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    Cut/Paste Between macOS and a macOS VM?

    Is this possible through a manual setting? No configuration wheel exposed in Control Center, unlike other VM OS. MacOS: 14.2.1 (23C71) Parallels: Version 19.2.1 (54832)
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    Keyboard not working when setting up new MacOS VM

    My host machine is an M1 MacBook Pro running MacOS Montery. I'm using Parallels 18. I am trying to set up a new MacOS VM but when I get to the initial steps where you have to type in your Apple ID etc, the keyboard doesn't work at all. I tried the MacBook Pro's built-in keyboard as well as a...
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    Manual macOS Installation - Issues

    I tried the manual installation method of Mac OS on a. VM as I need more hard drive space and have run into the following problem. https://kb.parallels.com/en/125561 Parallels 19 pro All the steps work fins until get to "prlctl start macvm_test" I keep getting a error - The virtual machine is...
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    Freezing issue when running macOS VM on Parallels

    Every other thing seems to work fine except sometimes the macOS VM freezes for a few seconds before working. The most noticeable moment is during mouse scrolling. The guest VM freezes and unfreezees itself after some seconds. Any workaround on this will be appreciated. Issue on M1 machine
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    Why can't I create snapshots for macOS guest VM?

    I just installed Parallels. I am trying to see how to create snapshots (sorry, if I'm confusing terminology with VMWare.) I'm running a macOS Ventura (ARM64) as a guest VM on the same type host OS. The manual says that the option to create snapshots is in the Actions menu. But in my case...
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    running macOS guest on M1 host. cannot change VM disk size.

    Hi, I've successfully installed guess OS on top of Parallels running in M1 environment. Now I'd like to upgrade the OS to Ventura, but I don't have enough disk space. This configuration seems missing from the control panel (see attached). Any other alternatives for how to change the disk...
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