parallels desktop 20

  1. MichaelH83

    Graphics issues in Tempest Rising via Steam on MacBook Pro M4Pro

    • Parallels Desktop version 20 • macOS version 15.5 • Windows version (ARM or x86) Version 10.0.22000 Build 22000 • Game/Software details Tempest Rising in Steam Via DirectX 11 • Steps to reproduce the issue: Start the game and do Skirmish. The game gets...
  2. Bertrand

    CorelDRAW insanely slow on Windows11 VM

    Hello, I tried to run the CorelDRAW graphic suite 2025 on my Mac Mini M2 Pro. in a Windows11 Pro VM handled by Parallels Desktop Pro macOS version: 15.4.1 Parallels Desktop version: 20.3.0 (55895) Windows11 version: 24H2 (build #26120.3964) CorelDRAW version: 26.0.0.101 - March 2025 Release...
  3. S

    Com port?

    Trying to run software on a new MacBook Pro m4 with parallels 20 and it asks for a com port and I don't have a clue with this as I'm new to parallels and Mac. As far as that goes I've had issues with other usb devices needing a hub plugged in to make those devices work. The info I need is...
  4. K

    Blue circle every 10 minutes of usage and hangs for 3-5 seconds

    This is so annoying. I have been using Parallels for 5 years and never have any issues. I have the latest version on Parallels 20.3.0 running. I get this blue circle every 10 minutes or so and it hangs for 3-5 seconds. This is so annoying. Please see enclosed picture. Please fix this. This is...
  5. Bertrand

    Third party app insanely slow on Windows11 Pro (24H2) on Mac Mini M2 Pro

    Hello, I tried to run the CorelDRAW graphic suite 2025 on my Mac Mini M2 Pro. in a Windows11 Pro VM handled by Parallels Desktop Pro macOS version: 15.4.1 Parallels Desktop version: 20.3.0 (55895) Windows11 version: 24H2 (bnuild #26120.3964) CorelDRAW version: 26.0.0.101 - March 2025 Release...
  6. Z

    Is Parallels using virtio drivers now for linux systems?

    I noticed at least 3 virtio drivers loaded in my Debian system under Parallels 20 .. is that a new thing?
  7. D

    Terrible Audio Performance: Cracking, Popping, and Stuttering Sound

    I've been using Parallels pro for almost a year now, and among all virtualization solutions, it's probably the gold standard. But what I absolutely can't understand is why Parallels has such horrendous audio performance. I'm running the ARM version of Windows 11 on the latest Parallels 20. After...
  8. S

    Shared folders not working: Parallels 20.3.0 on Mac M1 host with Ubuntu 25.04 guest

    - Parallels 20.3.0 - Ubuntu 25.04 - Mac M1 Pro with Sequoia 15.4.1 Shared folder from macOS inside ubuntu VM not working at all. Any ideas? Thanks!
  9. F

    Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller WIRED

    I'm trying to get an Elite Series 2 controller to work WIRED. I don't care if bluetooth works, I'm not going to use bluetooth because features such as adaptive triggers don't work with bluetooth, also bluetooth has a lower polling rate. Do not tell me to use bluetooth. I'm on the latest...
  10. N

    Workaround for "can't click after dragging cursor to edge of display"

    I have a workaround for an issue I had been experiencing in Parallels Desktop 20 Pro in Windows 11. Whenever I clicked my mouse inside of the VM, held it down, and touched the cursor to the edge of the screen, I would be unable to click for a few seconds! I found this would occur when using...
  11. S

    Windows 11 VM can't boot anymore. It says: No OS installed.

    I've updated Parallels Desktop to Version 20.3.0 (55895). After the installation of the Parallels Toolbox Update in my Windows VM (I'm on Windows 11 ARM on a MacBook Pro M1Max), I can't boot anymore. It says: No OS installed. My VM was working fine for the last years, so no clue what happened...
  12. T

    Problems with macOS Guest Tools

    After upgrading my VM to macOS 15.4.1, the guest tools don't appear to be functioning properly on my intel mac any longer. I am unable to see any shared folders, and I am unable to use commands such as `prlctl exec` or `prlctl enter` from the host machine. I do not see this issue on my Apple...
  13. B

    MS Teams microphone issues

    Hello! I am facing an intermittent issue with MS Teams. Sometimes the microphone doesn't work at all, even though the control center shows that the app is using the microphone. All the required permissions are given in Privacy settings. The only "fix" is to shut down the VM and start it again...
  14. E

    Problem on vertical scrolling with (bluetooth) mouse [workaround found]

    My configuration: Mac mini M2 with masOs Sequoia 15.4.1, Parallels Desktop Version 20.1.0 (55732) with Windows 11 Professionnel 24H2. Mouse with USB bluetooth dongle. Problem: The vertical scrolling does not work on most applications (Excel, ...) Workaround: Select Windows 11...
  15. J

    Ethnet connectivity (with external nic attached to windows) drops after a while

    Hi, I've connected an external usb-rj45 device to my Macpro m3 and use this to configure devices on a separate subnet using windows applications. The connection through this device drops after a while, reconnecting the usb brings up the connection. The connection even dropped yesterday when...
  16. T

    Which versions of Microsoft Windows run on Parallels Desktop for Mac (version 20) ?

    Hello dear Parallals-community, I have 2 questions about "Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20": Which is the oldest version of Microsoft Windows, the one on Parallels Desktop for Mac (hardware is iMAC_2019 with Intel i5 processor) is operable? Can you easily run a Parallels Desktop Windows...
  17. M

    How to update Kali 2024.2 ARM?

    Running Kali 2024.2 ARM64 as a guest in Parallels Desktop 20.3.0 on a M3 Mac (macOS 15.4.1). Installation done using the "Free Systems" wizard. Doing apt update and apt upgrade renders the system unusable, with the Parallel tools uninstallable after the upgrade and
  18. A

    Benchmark on paralells 20 on m4

    Hello, Cinebench won't benchmark gpu when running in windows 11 pro, on paralells 20, on macbook m4 max. GPU is not possible to test, it seems the paralells doesn't get direct access to the gpu as it doesn't ahow up in device manager. Has anyone found a workaround, or a gpu benchmark that...
  19. D

    [resolved] Strange performance of windows 11 on the latest version 20.3.0

    After the latest update to version 20.3.0 my windows 11 began to behave strangely: when selecting multiple lines in excel, or when selecting multiple icons on the desktop hangs for 1-2 seconds, it extremely interferes with full-fledged work. I work on mac mini m4pro, but absolutely the same...
  20. C

    Can't get parallels VM to run when network is set to bridge

    Good afternoon, I am using the parallels desktop 20 for business Edition on a host macOS Sonoma version 14.5 unning in Mac Mini with an Apple M2 chip. I need to be able to create macOS virtual machine and access it from the local network with a separate unique IP from the same subnet as the...
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