how to install Parallels version 17 on imac 2011 using OS 12.6.7 (installed using openCore Patcher)

SamiK5

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I am facing issue to install Parallels desktop version 17 on imac 2011 using OS 12.6.7 which was installed using OpenCore-Patcher.
The application crash not sure ho to fix the issue.
 
Parallels Desktop 17 is quite old and may not be fully compatible with macOS Monterey 12.6.7 installed via OpenCore Legacy Patcher on an iMac 2011.

Try the following steps:

Reinstall Parallels Desktop 17 using the latest build from your account.
Grant Full Disk Access to Parallels in System Settings.
Disable any third-party antivirus software.
Reinstall OpenCore Legacy Patcher root patches.
Check the crash logs in Console for specific error messages.

If the issue persists, consider upgrading to a newer version of Parallels or using an alternative like UTM or VirtualBox, which may work better on unsupported Macs.
 
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