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1. How To Install Parallels Desktop
2. Parallels Desktop Wikipedia
3. How To Use Parallels Desktop
4. Parallel Desktop Network Initialize Failed
5. Does Parallels Desktop Work On M1

How does Parallels Desktop 15 work? Downloading and installing Parallels Desktop 15 on Mac was straightforward. The latest setup file was a little over 210 MB, and it immediately started downloading Windows 10 after it was installed. The installation process was also fast — the speed depends on the speed of your Mac. To get started, open the Parallels Control Center. Make sure your Windows virtual machine is shut down (not suspended), then click the gear icon. This will open up the settings for your virtual machine. Head to the Options tab, then the Full Screen section. Here you’ll see the option to “Use all displays in full screen.”. Parallels Desktop is Mac-only, namely, it does not have version that can run on Windows or Linux machines. As of press time, Parallels Desktop for Mac with Apple M1 chip (Apple Silicon), called Technical Preview Program, is available, and users who are interested in the new version can get one from Parallels website.

Position: How Tos - Partition Management - Create and Manage Parallels Virtual Disk File (*.hdd) in Windows 10

Now, get this: Parallels Desktop is a subscription-only software, which means you will have to pay $70.99 per year if you want to get the home-and-student version, and you will have to pay $90.99 if you need the Pro Edition. Parallels Desktop Overview. Parallel starts up by showing you a menu for creating a new virtual machine. Does parallels desktop work better on m1 MacBook Pro compared to MacBook Air? Do more cores matter? Posted by 10 days ago.

Summary

DiskGenius - A free tool to create and operate VMDK, VDI, VHD, HDD virtual disk file in Windows 10/8/7.

Table of Contents

• How to create a Parallels Desktop virtual disk file (*.hdd) in Windows 10?
• How to manage Parallels virtual disk and recover data in Windows 10?

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When it comes to running Windows on a Mac device, the most commonly used options are dual-boot and virtualization. Boot Camp is included in Mac free, and it enables users to install Windows and choose which OS to boot from on startup. If you feel bothered to run Windows via rebooting each time, then choose virtualization. Parallels Desktop is one of the popular software that allows users to run Windows and other operating systems on Mac. It is very easy to use even for ordinary users.

Parallels Desktop is Mac-only, namely, it does not have version that can run on Windows or Linux machines. As of press time, Parallels Desktop for Mac with Apple M1 chip (Apple Silicon), called Technical Preview Program, is available, and users who are interested in the new version can get one from Parallels website. Currently, there are some limitations on the Parallels Desktop 16 for M1 Mac Technical Preview, e.g. installing or starting an Intel x86-based OS is not supported, suspending and resuming a VM is not available, ARM32 programs do not work, etc.

How to create a Parallels Desktop Virtual Disk File (*.HDD) in Windows 10?

Virtual disks created by Parallels Desktop is in the .hdd format, and such virtual disk is also supported by DiskGenius. This means you can create a virtual disk for Parallels as well as access such virtual disks using DiskGenius on a Windows 10 computer. The .hdd virtual disk file create by DiskGenius can also be loaded and used by Parallels on Mac. DiskGenius is able to load and access virtual disks like VMDK, VHD, VHDX, VDI and HDD without launching virtual machine, such as read/write files, manage partitions, recover lost data, clone virtual disk, convert virtual disk format (e.g. convert VMDK to VHD), backup partition, etc.

1. Create virtual disk file (.hdd) for Parallels using DiskGenius Free edition in Windows 10

Step 1. Free download and install DiskGenius Free edition on your Windows 10 computer. Then run DiskGenius and click Disk >Create New Virtual Disk File >Create Parallels Virtual Disk File, as the figure below.

Step 2. On the 'Create Parallels Virtual Disk (.hdd File)' dialog box, you can set a location, name and capacity to the virtual disk to be created and click Create button. Besides, you can also set whether to allocate all disk space now and split the disk into 2GB disks. All these settings are consistent with settings in Parallels.

Once the virtual disk is created, it will be loaded in DiskGenius automatically. The newly created virtual disk is not partitioned and it includes only unallocated disk space. At this point you can partition the disk into one or more partitions, and then write data to it. In short, the virtual disk can be accessed as an average hard drive.

2. How to add the virtual disk created by DiskGenius to Parallels Desktop VM Mac?

The virtual disk file created by DiskGenius can be added to Parallels as the second disk, and let's take a look at how to do that.

Step 1. Copy the virtual disk just created by DiskGenius to your Mac machine.

Note: when creating the .hdd virtual disk file, DiskGenius generates three files to the specified location, see the picture below. And you need to copy all of them to your Mac where Parallels Desktop is installed, otherwise the virtual disk cannot be loaded properly.

Step 2. Start Parallels Desktop and do not run your virtual machine. Then open the VM's Configuration > click Hardware tab > click the '+' sign > select Hard Disk from the list.

Step 3. Choose Type: Existing image file from the displayed menu, and then select Location to browse your Mac and find out the virtual disk to be added.

Step 4. When the virtual disk file is found, select it and click Open and then OK. After this, the virtual disk file created by DiskGenius will be added to Parallels automatically.

How to manage Parallels virtual disk and recover data using DiskGenius in Windows 10?

With the help of DiskGenius, you can access the .hdd virtual disk file as well as recover lost data from it in Windows 10. Once the virtual disk file is opened in DiskGenius, you will be able to operate it like a common hard drive, which means most functions provided by DiskGenius works on it. In the following section, we'll give 3 examples to show how to manage the .hdd virtual disk file and recover data using DiskGenius in Windows 10.

Case #1: Partition the virtual disk

Step 1. Start DiskGenius and open the virtual disk file: Click Disk menu > select Open Virtual Disk File > browse your computer to select the virtual disk file > click Open.

Step 2. Select the virtual disk you want to partition and click Quick Partition button from toolbar. Then on the appeared windows, choose partition table type, partition number, size, etc.

Step 3. Click OK button and DiskGenius starts to create partitions on the disk.

Case #2: Read & Write data on virtual disk

DiskGenius supports to read and write data to virtual disks provided that the partition is formatted to NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, FAT12, FAT16, EXT4, EXT3 or EXT2 file system. Writing data to partitions of virtual disk file is available for DiskGenius Professional Edition. Here is how to write data to virtual disk:

Step 1. Select the partition you want to write data on the loaded virtual disk and click Files tab.

Step 2. Browse your computer and select files/folders you want to write into the virtual disk, then drag them to DiskGenius.

Case #3: Recover deleted and lost files

'I am trying to read files of a .hdd file on Mac. However, when I tried choosing Parallels, it does not work. The operating system Windows 10 of the virtual machine now won't boot. Should I move the disk to somewhere else? The virtual machines includes lots of files that are important to me. I'm not sure how to retrieve files from it'

As aforementioned, DiskGenius can open virtual disk files (VMDK, VDI, VHD, VHDX and HDD) without running the virtual machine. Hence, you can perform data recovery from .hdd virtual disk using DiskGenius on a Windows computer.

Step 1. Open virtual disk file in DiskGenius.

1. Copy virtual disk files of Parallels to a computer PC.

2. Start DiskGenius and open the virtual disk file: Click Disk menu > select Open Virtual Disk File > browse your computer to select the virtual disk file > click Open.

Step 2. Search for lost data.

Select the partition where lost files are located > click File Recovery button > click Start button. Then DiskGenius starts to scan the selected partition and looks into if any recoverable files can be found.

Step 3. Preview files.

After scanning finishes, you can view listed files to examine if desired files have been found. Moreover, you can also double click a file each time to open the preview window and see file content in the original size. Previewing files helps to check if lost files are corrupted before final recovery.

Step 4. Copy files.

If you are satisfied with the scanning result after preview files, you can purchase a license code to get DiskGenius registered. After that, you can copy lost files to another drive and finish the recovery task.

FAQs

1. How to run Windows on Mac?

There are two ways you can try to run Windows on Mac: dual boot and virtual machine. Mac's Boot Camp makes it possible to install both Windows and Mac OS, and you can dual-boot your Mac Easily. In addition, you can also run Windows in a virtual machine, such as Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion and Virtual Box.

2. How to install Windows 10 on Parallels 16?

It is easy to install Windows 10 in Parallels Desktop 16 on your Mac. You can choose 'New…' in the File menu and then click 'Get Windows 10 from Microsoft' button; then you can choose a Windows 10 edition and buy a license key (or click Continue button if you already have one). Once you get the Windows 10 installation iso file, you can follow the installation assistance to finish installing Windows 10.

3. Do I need to buy Windows 10 with Parallels Desktop?

Yes. Parallels Desktop for Mac does not include Microsoft Windows, which means users need to manually install Windows 10 in Parallels Desktop and purchase license code for Windows10, otherwise some features will be disabled. You can place an order on Microsoft Online Store and get a license key.

4. Does Parallels make Mac slower?

No. Parallels Desktop will not make your Mac slower unless there is unsupported hardware on your Mac, lack of hardware resources or there is an incorrect resource allocation to the VM.

5. Is Parallels Free for Mac?

No. Parallels is not freeware and it is a subscription-only product. Users have to pay 79.99USD every year for the Home & Student Version, or 99.99USD for Prop Edition.

6. Does Parallels run on m1 Mac?

For the moment, Parallels has released a Technical Preview Program which can run on the new Mac device with the Apple M1 chip. According to the developer, the new version switched Parallels Desktop to universal binary and optimized the virtualization code. If you are interested in the Proview Program, you can free download it from its official site.

Conclusion

Virtual disks created by Parallels Desktop are in the .hdd format which is also supported by DiskGenius. With DiskGenius, you can easily create, access and recover data from '.hdd' '.vmdk' '.vdi' '.vhd' virtual disks in Windows 10/8/7. It's important to note that some function requires DiskGenius Professional Edition. For more information, feel free to contact support team please.

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BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parallels, a global leader in cross-platform solutions, announces the launch of Parallels® Desktop 17 for Mac (parallels.com/desktop), the latest version of its powerful solution to run native Windows applications on Mac computers with Apple M1¹ and Intel chip. Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac, now a universal binary application, is optimized for the highly anticipated Windows 11 and macOS Monterey operating systems. Bringing exceptional speed and graphic improvements, it includes an enhanced Windows gaming experience, together with better resource management and visibility. Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac empowers users to run Windows applications on a Mac, more smoothly and faster than ever.

“Our breakthrough of seamlessly running Windows 10 applications on Apple M1-based Mac computers was just the start of Parallels Desktop for Mac's new chapter in offering enhanced user experiences running virtual machines on Mac devices,” said Nick Dobrovolskiy, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Support at Parallels. “Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac continues to deliver performance and stability improvements as well as innovative, easy-to-use features on Intel and Apple M1 Mac, offering users the most advanced Windows-on-Mac experience ever. In collaboration with Apple, we’re thrilled to have created the world's first prototype of a macOS Monterey virtual machine running on a Mac with Apple M1 chip².”

Watch a video about the highlights in Parallels Desktop 17:www.parallels.com/NEWParallelsDesktop17

New and Enhanced Feature Highlights of Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac:

• NEW! Engineered for macOS 12 Monterey and Windows 11: Parallels Desktop 17 will support macOS Monterey as a host and guest operating system (OS) and will be optimized for Windows 11, with both new OSs expected later this year. Get a sneak peek and install the highly anticipated previews of macOS Monterey and Windows 11 to a virtual machine (VM) via the Parallels Desktop 17 Installation Assistant. Learn how to run macOS Monterey in a VM at parallels.com/blogs/macos-monterey/ and how to run Windows 11 in a VM at parallels.com/blogs/Windows11.
  
• ENHANCED! Must-have Speed and Performance Updates: Applications running with Parallels Desktop 17 on Mac computers with Apple M1¹ and Intel chip now run remarkably faster and more efficiently. Performance observations include:
  On all supported Mac computers³:
  
  • Up to 38% faster Windows, Linux and macOS resume
  • OpenGL graphics performup to 6 times faster
  • Up to 25% faster 2D graphics in Windows
  
  On a Mac with Apple M1 chip³:
  
  • Up to 33% faster Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview start
  • Up to 20% faster Windows 10 on ARM Insider Preview disk performance
  • Up to 28% better DirectX 11 graphics performance
  
  On a Mac with Intel processor³:
  
  • Up to 60% faster network connection on macOS Big Sur (and newer) virtual machine

• NEW! Display Driver for an Enhanced Windows Gaming Experience: The improved display driver in Parallels Desktop 17 delivers much smoother Windows UI responsiveness and synchronized video playback experience. The new driver boosts the frame rate in many 2D action-platformer games including Foregone, Smelter and many others for a greater gaming experience.
  
• NEW! Powerful New Features for Apple M1 chip Mac: With Parallels Desktop 17, Windows 10 recognizes Mac battery status and enables battery saving when your Mac runs low of charge. The new virtual TPM chip enables Windows 10 and Windows 11 to use BitLocker and Secure Boot for the higher level of data protection. Enjoy multichannel sound support and jack presence detection with native drivers in Linux VMs. Conveniently use a Linux virtual machine in a windowed view mode with dynamic resolution support—resize the VM window and Linux will refresh the display for the new resolution automatically.
  
• ENHANCED! Coherence Mode Improvement: A long-time user favorite feature, Coherence™ Mode is now used by 80% of Parallels Desktop users, enabling them to run Windows applications and Mac applications side by side, without seeing the Windows desktop. Users now enjoy an uninterrupted and distraction-free workflow as all Windows shutdowns, updates and sign-in screens are windowed, enabling the user to minimize them to stay focused and productive.
  
• NEW! Automatic Resource Manager: Users can now experience the Automatic Resource Manager, designed to evaluate and advise on the optimal amount of Mac hardware resources for virtual machines to ensure the best performance every time.
  
• ENHANCED! Seamlessly Drag and Drop Content between Windows and Mac: Users now enjoy the ability to drop any text or image between Mac and Windows applications, including between Windows applications and macOS Monterey Quick Note (when available).
  
• ENHANCED! Advanced Experience and Support for USB Devices: In response to user feedback on USB device compatibility with virtual machines, Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac now supports USB 3.1, enabling use of additional USB storage devices⁴. Users now see the device’s familiar name in the Parallels Desktop interface, making it easier to quickly identify the right device to connect or disconnect.
  
• ENHANCED! Better Control of Disk Space: As virtual machines—and notably VM snapshots— can occupy a large amount of disk space, users can now see how much disk space their VM snapshots take up and make informed decisions about their Mac computer’s disk space usage in Parallels Desktop 17.

Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac Pro Edition:

Designed to provide the best value to Parallels Desktop power users, developers and IT specialists, Parallels Desktop Pro Edition is Parallels’ most popular selling version, offering all the power of the standard Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac, plus these unique capabilities:

• NEW! Easily Convert a Linked Clone to an Independent Virtual Machine: Responding to the demands of our users, Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac Pro Edition enables the creation of an independent virtual machine from a linked clone in just two clicks.
• ENHANCED! Improved Visual Studio Plugin: The Parallels Desktop plugin for Visual Studio, designed to debug code in a standalone VM, now supports Mac computers with Apple M1 chip. Moreover, the plugin installation process with Visual Studio 2019 has been simplified.

Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac Business Edition:

Delivering essential capabilities specifically for enterprise environments, Parallels Desktop 17 Business Edition builds on the power of the Pro version with additional functionality, including:

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• NEW! Corporate Virtual Machine Provisioning to Any Mac: Business administrators can now provision pre-configured Windows virtual machines to a mixed fleet of Mac computers with both Intel and Apple M1 chip. IT managers can now specify download links and descriptions in Parallels My Account for both Intel and Apple M1 chip Mac computers, and Parallels Desktop will automatically download the proper image for each individual employee.
• NEW! Deploy Parallels Desktop on a Multi-Architecture Mac Fleet with a Single Package: Parallels Desktop 17 is a universal binary application that makes it possible to create just one mass deployment package that can be used with both Intel- and M1-based Mac computers. With this new option, Parallels Desktop deployment using Mac Management tools and Self-Service Portal is remarkably simple.

Take a look at all the new features of Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac at parallels.com/products/desktop/whats-new.

NEW! Additional tools in Parallels Toolbox 5 for Mac and Windows
Parallels® Toolbox, which is included with Parallels Desktop subscriptions, introduced five new tools to its latest version. Focus on Window, Transform Text, Recognize Text, Barcode Scanner, and Barcode Generator have now been added to Parallels Toolbox’s extensive library of more than 30 everyday utilities.

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Availability and Pricing
Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac Standard, Pro and Business Editions are all designed to offer an optimal experience on both M1- and Intel-based Mac computers, and can be purchased at parallels.com/desktop or from authorized resellers worldwide. Parallels Desktop subscriptions include complimentary concurrent subscriptions to Parallels® Access 6.5 and Parallels Toolbox 5 for Mac and Windows.

For more information about Parallels products, to download free trial software, or purchase a subscription, please visit parallels.com.

Recommended Retail Price (RRP)

Parallels Desktop 17 for Mac

• Upgrade to a perpetual license – US$49.99
• New subscription – US$79.99 per year
• New perpetual license – US$99.99
  

Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro Edition

• Upgrade from any edition – US$49.99 per year
• New subscription – US$99.99 per year

Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition

• US$99.99 per year
  

About Parallels

Parallels is a global leader in cross-platform solutions that make it simple for businesses and individuals to use and access the applications and files they need on any device or operating system. Parallels helps customers leverage the best technology out there, whether it’s Windows, Mac, iOS, Android or the cloud. Parallels solves complex engineering and user-experience problems by making it simple and cost-effective for businesses and individual customers to use applications anywhere, anytime. Parallels, a business unit of Corel, has offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Visit parallels.com/about for more information.

About Corel
Corel products enable millions of connected knowledge workers around the world to do great work faster. Offering some of the industry's best-known software brands, we give individuals and teams the power to create, collaborate and deliver impressive results. Our success is driven by an unwavering commitment to deliver a broad portfolio of innovative applications – including CorelDRAW®, MindManager®, Parallels® and WinZip® – to inspire users and help them achieve their goals.
To learn more about Corel, please visit www.corel.com.

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How To Use Parallels Desktop

1. Running VMs on Apple M1 Mac computers in Parallels Desktop 17 requires ARM-based operating systems (OSs). Customers who install guest operating systems in Parallels Desktop virtual machines are responsible for making sure that they are compliant with each OSs’ end-user licensing agreement (EULA).
2. Requires a Mac running macOS Monterey 12 or newer.
3. Performance measurements conducted by Parallels. Measured with a prerelease version of Parallels Desktop 17 versus released version of Parallels Desktop 16. The performance will vary based on usage, system configuration and other factors.
4. USB devices often require drivers. Not all vendors provide drivers for Windows on ARM, which may limit several supported devices on a Mac with Apple M1 chip.

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d8baaef2-3dc7-4adb-97df-a4dd3760fca0