Parallels allows you to run Windows and Mac applications side by side. Choose your view to make Windows invisible while still using its applications, or keep the familiar Windows background and controls on your Mac.
Run Windows on Mac
- Develop & test across multiple OSes in a virtual machine for Mac
- Access Microsoft Office for Windows and Internet Explorer
- Fast—run Windows apps without slowing down your Mac
- Quickly move files, apps and more from a PC to a Mac
New Feature Highlights of Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac:
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3: Up to 20 percent faster DirectX 11 and improved OpenGL 3 graphics in Windows and Linux.
- Increased battery life: Stay productive on the go with up to 10 percent longer battery life when Windows runs in Travel Mode.
- Automatically reclaim disk space: Virtual machines (VMs) can be set to automatically return unused disk space when shutting down.
- New multi-touch gestures for Windows apps: Use smooth zoom and rotate Trackpad multi-touch gestures in Windows apps.
- Enhanced printing: Print on both sides and use more paper sizes, from A0 to envelope.
This release includes:
- Parallels Desktop Business Edition v16.5.0-49183
- Parallels Toolbox v4.5.0-3860
What’s New
Version 16.5.0:
- Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
Compatibility
macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit processor
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does anyone know if it works? previous version had the warning popup “this parallels may not be genuine”….
Now, It’s not show warning popup in this version 16.
Nope, again the same warning popup in Version 16.
For me, It’s not show warning popup in version 16
You use little snitch?
No, but Hands-off. How should this be related to that?
Please try to install little snitch. And uninstall previous app after that install this version again.
I have installed little snitch now and have – as far as I understand this program – blocked all connections for parallels. And I still get this pop up warning. So now I am curious what to do? Can you describe it?
After double click Install, after 1 minut the message ‘Parallels desktop is damaged and cannot be opened’ appears. I have done the Gatekeeper trick, no luck. Any help? thanks!
You used the little snitch or not?
I’ve successfully installed it with Little Snitch thanks to you!
You’re welcome. Enjoy for this.
I use Lulu. I solved the issue with coping the app from DMG to app folder and did than Gatekeeper, option 3. Now all is OK
Fails to install on Catalina 10.15.6. Adding an exception to Gatekeeper, running Install Contents/MacOS in Terminal, or even blocking Internet access to Install file all fail to help with the installation. Unusable release
I’ve successfully installed this version in Catalina 10.15.6 without issues.
It’s work on Catalina 10.15.6. Please clean uninstall previous version. Then disable old rule in the Little Snitch. And install app it again.
disable old rule?
Hi:
Can someone please explain how to install this on Catalina? I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
Forgot to mention that I get the following error message when I try to install. So here is what I did. I copied and pasted the install file in my applications folder. Used Gatekeeper to unlock and then ran the install. I get this pop up message – “Parallels Desktop can be installed from a disk image only. Please open the Parallels Desktop DMG file and try again. Opening the DMG file and clicking on “install” does not work.
I am Getting this error:
Network initialization failed.
Your virtual machine will continue working normally but will have no network connection.
This error only appears with this cracked version the official trial version work just fine any idea?
I am on macOS 11 Beta 5
I have the same question
Did you tried @cmedina steps to install, I will download this release and try
Right now I am on beta 7 but @bbkhjy has reported that the error still occurs in beta 8 maybe we’re doing something wrong
Hello,
I have done all steps:
1) Disconnect the mac from the internet
2) Run this before installing:
sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine (Image path)
3) Install Parallels Desktop Business Edition v16.0.0-48916
4) Set automatic updates to “never”
5) Login to windows to automatically update the “Parallels Tools” program
Everything is ok for a few hours until windows show this message (in windows not in mac) :
This copy of Parallels Desktop may not be genuine. You may be a victim of software counterfeiting ….
Does anyone know how to avoid this message in windows?
Thank you.
If you are using LittleSnitch:
1) Open “Show Network Monitor” from notification icon;
2) Then, filter your app list on the left with “parallels” and be sure that all references to “parallels.com” have a red cross (they are filtered, denied)
3) If any of them are grey, just check the red cross to deny it
4) Shut down any Virtual Machine and Parallels application (in case it was running)
Next time you open it, you won’t get the “genuine” nag screen on Windows VW or Mac anymore
Checked on LittleSnitch 4.5.2.
Thanks for reply but, are you sure that using Little Snitch solves the problem? I ask you that because I use Lulu blocking all connections from Parallels Desktop on the Host (MacOs Catalina 10.15.7) and the “genuine” nag screen on Windows VW get back every 10-20 minutes…
So I’ll try with Little Snitch and will post the results…
Thanks
Hello,
I pass you my results:
1) I installed “Little Snitch” and blocked all Parallels Desktop connections. The next day the message came out again
2) I Uninstalled Parallels Desktop, I ran cleanmymac, I deleted all files containing “parallels” and rebooted the mac
3) I disconnected from the internet and reinstalled Parallels desktop. Then in windows I uninstalled Parallels Tools and reinstalled it (without internet connection). Then i restarted windows
4) The next day the message came out again
So, I will go back to the previous version.
macOS 11 beta 8,Network initialization failed？
does it work ? is it worth downloading
It works but the internet is not working in the virtual machine so if you don’t need internet access you good to go
dope i just need to use oracle for my school don’t need internet so I am gucci thanks
sudo -b /Applications/Parallels\ Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/prl_client_app, it’s ok.
Is there any chance you would update it to new version 16.1.0?
macOS BigSur Network initialization failed
Hello, is there already solution for error Network initialization failed in Big Sur? thanks.
Is there a solution to the network connection failure? Thx
bbkhjy gave a solution “sudo -b /Applications/Parallels\ Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/prl_client_app”
But Parallels crash on coherence view.
Would you please update it to new version 16.1.0？
This solution works indeed, but is there a way to do this command in a kind of batch file? Thanks!
Hi, parallels tells me my trial is over
how do i fix this?
I suggest clan install of Parallels. Sometime it gives a message of piracy, just ignore.
Hi, no matter what i do it tells me my 14 days free trial is done and i need an activation key, i tried changing the email i was signed up with but it still tells me that my mac is done with its 14 days free trial
I am Getting this error:
Network initialization failed.
Your virtual machine will continue working normally but will have no network connection.
I am on macOS 11.0.1(20B29).
I am Getting this error:
Network initialization failed.
Your virtual machine will continue working normally but will have no network connection.
macOS：11.0.1(20B29)
PD：16.1.1 (49141)
Idem
I am Getting this error:
Network initialization failed.
Your virtual machine will continue working normally but will have no network connection.
macOS：11.0.1(20B29)
PD：16.1.1 (49141)
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you can still use solution from bbkhjy. And put this in a script to run.
Which version are you using that’s working?
Hmm… Trial version has no such problem.
Does anyone have an idea to fix this?
And what about the nag screen? Only I have the problem?
I tested this new version and the nag windows come back….
Any idea to solve it?
Is this new update or what?
Does not work with Big Sur as others have said. It installs but no internet access
Try this fix, it works for me. The network issue is now resolved.
Network Fix:
1. sudo nano /Library/Preferences/Parallels/network.desktop.xml
2. find 1 (value can be -1), and change the value to the 0
3. if you can’t to find this tag, then just create it under root tag here
USB Fix:
1. /Library/Preferences/Parallels/dispatcher.desktop.xml
2. 0 find ==>> 1
Result: you can start/restart Parallels without sudo – network will work.
Network Fix:
1.0
USB Fix:
2.1
Hi, there are a lot of values with ‘1’. Witch line’s should I change?? thanks.
Network Fix:
1. sudo nano /Library/Preferences/Parallels/network.desktop.xml
2. find 1 (value can be -1), and change the value to the 0
3. if you can’t to find this tag, then just create it under root tag here
USB Fix:
1. /Library/Preferences/Parallels/dispatcher.desktop.xml
2. 0 find ==>> 1
I show you how I installed the program and it works fine:
1) Disconnect the mac from the internet
2) Run this before installing:
sudo xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine /path/to/file.dmg
where “file.dmg” is Parallels Desktop 16.1.2-49151 – Toolbox 4.1.1-3698 by TNT.dmg
3) Install Parallels Desktop 16.1.2-49151
4) Set automatic updates to “never”
5) Network and USB Fix:
You can see this: https://youtu.be/oYhYRPu6IZc
Network fix:
1. sudo nano /Library/Preferences/Parallels/network.desktop.xml
2. find 1 (value can be -1), and change the value to the 0
3. if you can’t to find this tag, then just create it under root tag here
Press CTRL+O to save the changes. Press CTRL+X to exit the editor.
USB Fix:
1. sudo nano /Library/Preferences/Parallels/dispatcher.desktop.xml
2. If the current value is 0 then replace with 1
Press CTRL+O to save the changes. Press CTRL+X to exit the editor.
6) Login to windows to automatically install/update the “Parallels Tools” program
7) With a free program like this:
https://www.hhdsoftware.com/free-hex-editor
You must modify the byte at 0x5593 of the file:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Parallels\Parallels Tools\Plugins\DesktopUtilities.dll
Change it from 74 to EB. The warning dialog box “This copy of Parallels Desktop may not be genuine…” will disappear completely.
To edit this file you must end the following process in the task manager:
– Parallels Control Center
8) Then you must reboot windows and connect to internet
How to I find 0x5593. If I go to column 00 and line 00055930 the cell entry is “f0” and not 74. Could you please describe that for me in more detail.
Amazing write-up!! Thank you!! One more question since you seem to be the master :). We use parallels to run windows programs that program car ecu and record databus. Since this update (could also have to do with Catalina) the wireless elm devices we use are no longer recognized by windows and can only be used in wired usb configuration. Do you have any suggestions as to where to look in the setup to get these devices working again?
tsnre,
Look at this:
Before:
https://ibb.co/2SnGQLZ
After:
https://ibb.co/qJ0wB8b
KODIAKZ,
Sorry but I am not the master. I’ve just been searching and asking in many forums and collected information from each one.
Thanks
Hello , but I have a problem
your solution it’s ok WORKS FINE. NETWORK USB OK
but my usb/com-lpt doesn’t work
it’s a usb/serial prog for vigik and a prog for remote universal
it’s my job. if you have an idea …
thank you
How do i do step 2?
I have same issues. USB works sort of. has a difficult time connecting to many standard usb and wont connect to my usb printer. the devices show up in the drop down of available but they either wont connect or do so in a delayed manner. I also noticed the small blue traffic indicator below the usb icon does not function. not a big deal there. I tried installing the trial and then using the dispatcher.desktop from that installation but no luck 🙁
If I find a solution I give you , but now I don’t have…
have a good day.
See the solution here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HuDdbfwLaE
thank you for easy network fix. now just need permanent USB fix. attached usb devices wont connect to vm even though in drop down from list. yes, I did the replace 0 with 1 fix and still not work correctly
Do I have to buy a key or do you have a solution? Many thanks
Thanks for sharing, but this latest version not compatible with my Silicon Mac, Windows 11 ARM.
Only Windows 11 is not working? Or the whole parallels app is not working, is Windows 10 working?
This version is for Intel Mac only.
Disappointing, was waiting for cracked 16.5 as parallels stated it will support M1
still have usb issues. only some 3rd party devices will connect
monterey install fail
On Apple Silicon I have the free UTM for Mac running rather well. I only need Excel 2016 for old spreadsheets that require Active X, but for this purpose UTM is all I need. I am running Windows 10 ARM on it. Internet is available but rather slow.
Hi, does this work with M1 macs?
TNT do not have a M1 Mac, so unlikely any M1-specific apps in the near future. Unless someone sponsors them a machine.
@mmrius Does not.
Crashes on Monterey, could you fix it on ver 17?