M5 and version 19

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop on a Mac with Apple silicon' started by IGNACIOF2, May 6, 2026.

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  1. IGNACIOF2

    IGNACIOF2 Bit poster

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    Hello all,
    I'm trying to install Windows 11 for a Macbook Pro with M5 chip using Parallels Desktop 19 and I'm getting an error "Virtual Machine Can't be initialized". It happens both if I manually download Windows 11 form Microsoft or I allow Parallels to download a Windows 11 version. I'm in the latest OSX, Tahoe.

    Is it a problem with this old Parallels version? Is it other issue?

    Thank you in advance!
     
    IGNACIOF2, May 6, 2026
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  2. Adarsh Jeetun

    Adarsh Jeetun Staff Member

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    Hello,
    If you are running the latest macOS 26 on your Mac, Parallels Desktop 19 is not supported to run on this macOS version.
    You may refer to this KB Article for more compatibility details.
    To use Parallels Desktop on macOS 26, you may purchase an Upgrade key at a discounted price from:
    https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/buy/
    Thank you!
     
    Adarsh Jeetun, May 8, 2026
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