parallels 14

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    Windows Recycle Bin and Mac Trash

    I am using the final release of Parallels 14 Desktop for Mac in a MacOS High Sierra (13.6) host. The default sharing setup for a Windows 10 guest is to merge the Windows Recycle Bin with Mac OS Trash. But I have seen a recent KnowledgeBase article stating that "Due to stability concerns...
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    Saving an older MacBook

    I have a mid-2009 MacBook Pro that is in like-new condition, but the OS is dated (maxed out at El Capitan), so I cannot install the latest browsers (and the security that comes with an up-to-date browser). Parallels Desktop seems like the perfect workaround for this problem, so I went to the...
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    Windows 10 File Explorer file/folder names showing blank

    Not all, but the majority of my file and folder names in the file explorer are showing blank and it's really annoying. I have no idea what's causing this. I just booted up today and it was like this. Parallels Version: 14.1.3 macOS Version: Catalina 10.15.7
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    Windows doesn't boot (stuck on spinning wheel), "Deleting snapshot"

    Hello, I have Parallels Desktop Version 14.1.3 (45485) for Mac (macOS Mojave 10.14.6) and run Windows 10 on it. Whenever I launch Parallels and Windows, it gets stuck with the screen attached (spinning wheel), saying that it is deleting the snapshot - but it does that for eternity and Windows...
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    Can't run my Parallels 14

    When I try to run the app, system shows me an error: Parallels Desktop cannot start because some components are missing from the Mac operating system. What I have to do to run parallels?
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    Maclook missing

    Just migrated from Macbook Pro 2015 Mojave OS to Macbook Pro 2019 Catalina OS. Can't find Maclook for my Win 7 VM I've reinstalled parallel tools.. Hmmm. Any suggestions?
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    Parallels 14, Mountain Lion guest, how to view @2x graphics?

    I decided to install a Mountain Lion guest mostly for the purpose of viewing what software design was back in the day. I know around this time, @2x graphics were introduced. How can I view these on the guest instead of the normal resolution graphics?
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    Parallels 14 and Mountian Lion

    I'm using Parallels to run Mountain Lion so I can use Extensis Portfolio which is no longer supported with the current OS. Running into an issue where trying to select multiple items using the standard select the first item, then "shift click" the last item in a group that I want to select...
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    Parallels 14 - transporter fails

    i'm using parallels 14 (basic, non subscriptioni) latest paid for version, on mac os latest GA'd version. plenty of ram/HD,etc. resources and permissions and firewalls are not an issue. FW/antivirus on both source/target machines are disabled. 1. i'm aware of KB articles...
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    Parallels 14 - Windows 10 and SolidWorks Realview

    Is anyone successfully running SolidWorks 2018 or 2019 with OpenGL enabled in Parallels 14? I just upgraded my Parallels 11 to 14 and also upgraded from Win7 to Windows 10. I cannot get my SolidWorks 2018 and SolidWorks 2019 registry hack to work like it did on Parallels 11/Win7. I'm on a...
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    Parallels causes Mac to Hang with Pinwheel for long periods

    Parallels 14 "14.1.3 (45485) has become entirely unusable with Window 10 Pro. The VM starts normally, then after a few minutes Parallels causes my 2018 Mac Book Pro 15" to hang with a Pinwheel. If I allow the mac to run, in about 30 minutes whatever it was works itself out. My Mac runs great...
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    Parallels Desktop is not optimized for this version of mac and needs to be updated[...]

    Upon launching Parallels Desktop 14 in macOS Mojave 10.14.5 it says 'Parallels Desktop is not optimized for this version of mac and needs to be updated. Please contact the developer for more assistance.' - or something like this message (I don't remember the wordage exactly). This must be in...
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    Parallels tools crashes the VM on install

    Hi, I'm using Parallels Desktop for Mac 14 and have a Windows 10 guest OS. When I try to reinstall Parallels tools, either via the menu, or by copying the installation files to the Windows VM (via dropbox!), it starts installing, hits 60%, then rolls back and when it gets b ack to 37% it...
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    Connecting to Maria Database On Mac From Windows in Parallels

    Hi, I am running Mac Mojave, on the Mac section I have MariaDB installed and connect using standard socket. I am running windows 10 from within parallels (standard/recommended) setup. In windows I am running visual studio and trying to connect to the above mentioned MariaDB database. When...
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    Best External (USB3.0) SSD format to store VMs on

    Hi, I have a Macbook Pro 2014, and have an external USB3.0 SSD (Samsung Evo 860 500GB) which I would like to store and run VMs from, using Parallels Desktop 14 Pro from. I will not transfer the VM files from the external SSD to my Mac. The VM's will be stored on the external SSD, and will always...
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    Can I back up and restore my Windows 10 Parallels in bootcamp?

    Hello, I currently use parallels desktop 14 to run Windows 10 on my Mac. It works pretty well except when I need to use more of my system resources in windows. So I've decided I need to go back to bootcamp... I'm hoping there is some way to back up the Windows 10 I currently have in...
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    Centos 7.6 and Parallels 14?

    Anyone successfully upgrade to the just-released Centos 7.6 running under Parallels 14? The yum update from Centos 7.5 showed some sort of DKMS issue but didn't flag it as fatal. Logging in under the new 7.6 popped up a "siren" message about gnome-shell problems. The screen display showed as...
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    Ubuntu 12.04 Host CPU Usage

    After upgrading to macOS Mojave and Parallels 14, I'm having an issue where my Ubuntu 12.04 VM will eventually use all 4 of its allocated cores on the host PC whenever it is not the active application. I've tried reinstalling the Parallels Tools but haven't seen any improvement. Any ideas?
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    Weird screen objects wont clear, when opening other apps

    I have Redhat Server 7.4 installed as a VM with Parallels 14. As you can see from the attached screenshot, I fire it up, logon, and get desktop objects on the screen in the workspace, and they never go away, including being in the way of other apps that I open, and it's not just interfering but...
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    Can't install Windows 10 on Parallels Desktop 14

    Infinite loop. I've searched and found several outdated articles mentioning Express installation on older versions. I don't get an express installation option on Parallels 14. Please help. A product should not be this frustrating I'm ready to give on on Parallels and switch to VMWare once...
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