Apple Script to open a webpage in VM not working anymore

[SandrineP]

Hello,

I am facing an issue, and I feel stupid not being able to figure it out because it's so simple.
I have some AppleScript that I launch from my Mac with a Loupedeck to open a web page in a Windows 11 VM.
I used the simple script found in the parallels doc:

tell application "Google Chrome"
activate
open location "https://parallels.com/"
end tell

It was working perfectly until yesterday. Now, it starts Chrome on my Mac, not in the Windows VM anymore.
And the only thing I have done since yesterday is just update the toolbox on the VM...

Does anybody have any idea how to fix that ??

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Adam45]

I think that's because Parallels Desktop doesn't have a dedicated suite anymore:


Compare that to BetterZip, for example:

 

[Swaan]

Your AppleScript may not work due to macOS security updates, VM settings, or script issues.
Fixes:

1. Enable Permissions:
   
   • Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
   • Allow Script Editor & VMware Fusion
   • Check Automation permissions
2. Update Script (Add Delay & Focus VM)
   tell application "VMware Fusion"
   activate
   delay 2
   tell application "System Events"
   keystroke "t" using command down
   delay 1
   keystroke "https://example.com"
   keystroke return
   end tell
   end tell
3. Use VM Command Line (Alternative Fix)
   For Windows VM:

tell application "VMware Fusion"
do script "Start-Process 'chrome.exe' 'https://example.com'" in guest
end tell
For Linux VM:
tell application "VMware Fusion"
do script "firefox https://example.com &" in guest
end tell
Test and let me know if issues persist!