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A smoother experience.Configurable timer for auto pause If there are no active processes in Windows, it pauses automatically to save Mac's power resources. Now, in the Startup & Shutdown pane of virtual machine configuration, you can choose a time period of inactivity, after which Windows gets paused. Additionally, Parallels Desktop 16 shows a new snippet card to explain this feature to new users.Select Windows edition before installation Installing Windows from an ISO image with multiple Windows editions is now fully automatic. Parallels Desktop 16 will offer to select the desired Windows edition before you start the installation without you having to sit in front of your Mac to manually choose the edition, enter the license key, etc.Smart detection of external disks When you start a virtual machine stored on an external disk, Parallels Desktop 16 now checks whether the disk connected to Mac and prompts you to connect it using the disk name. Once the disk is connected, Parallels Desktop 16 automatically detects it so you can start the virtual machine in one click.Shared Profile: native Mac icons Parallels Desktop indicates Windows folders in File Explorer that are shared with macOS using the native macOS Finder icons. For example, if the Documents folder in Windows is shared with the macOS Documents folder, they will both have the same macOS icon.Shared Profile: data safety When you choose to delete a file from a Windows folder that is shared from macOS, Parallels Desktop warns you that this file will be removed entirely from Mac's hard disk.Stay focused and not disturbed If you enable Do Not Disturb in macOS, Focus Assist automatically turns on in Windows 10 for you to not be distracted by sounds and pop-up notifications from Windows apps. DevicesOptimize disk space usage You no longer need to check how much unused space can be reclaimed manually. Now, on the General tab of virtual machine configuration, you can make Windows to automatically return all unused disk space to Mac on each shutdown (see Reclaimable space).For example, after you download or copy a 10 GB file to Windows which occupies 40 GB

On Mac's hard disk, the Windows disk extends to 50 GB. If you then remove this file, the disk is still 50 GB. Now when you shut down Windows, its disk size will be automatically reduced back to 40 GB.Improved Boot Camp support Create and use Boot Camp-based virtual machines on large hard disks up to 32 TB size.Use Samsung Portable SSD X5 with WindowsIn Parallels Desktop 16, you can use the Samsung Portable SSD X5 external storage with Windows virtual machines.Automatically connect recently used Bluetooth devices to Windows Parallels Desktop remembers the Bluetooth device that was last connected to Windows and tries to reconnect it automatically the next time Windows starts up.Bluetooth Secure Simple Pairing support Now you can connect modern Bluetooth devices to your virtual machine without having to enter a PIN code.Shared Printing improvements The new printer driver for Windows 10 allows you to print on both sides and supports much more paper sizes including A0 - A6, JIS B5, JIS B6, Double Japanese Postcard Rotated, #10 Envelope, Envelope ISO B, Envelope C5, Envelope DL, Envelope Monarch, and more. AppearanceImproved Dark Mode support Parallels Desktop 16 provides a refreshed Dark Mode look with better colors, contrasts, fonts, etc.macOS Big Sur native look On macOS Big Sur, Parallels Desktop 16 follows the updated macOS design to provide a cohesive look, including using new monochrome icons, contrast, and other update UI elements. Pro and Business editions onlyPrepare virtual machines for transfer and further deployment If you need to transfer a virtual machine to another Mac, share it with somebody or deploy over many Macs, Parallels Desktop 16 simplifies this process with this new feature. Simply right-click the virtual machine in the Control Center and select Prepare for Transfer. Parallels Desktop 16 will pack the virtual machine to a single file and reduce its size for easier and faster upload. Parallels Desktop 16 uses a reliable in-place packing algorithm and, unlike zipping, does not require extra disk space to pack the virtual machine.Business administrators can use a virtual machine package in combination with the new Parallels Desktop 16 Business Edition

Supported in Parallels Desktop for Mac computers with the Apple M1 chip.The following settings were removed from the virtual machine configuration in Parallels Desktop for Mac computers with the Apple M1 chip:The Enable nested virtualization checkbox in the CPU & Memory pane.The hypervisor selection in the CPU & Memory pane. All virtual machines are set to use the Apple hypervisor.The Floppy Disk pane.Parallels Desktop for Mac computers with an Intel processorSupport for Linux kernel version 5.11.Resolves an issue with failing to start a Boot Camp-based virtual machine and showing the "A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed." error message.Resolves an issue with incorrect identification of a virtual machine operating in the Bridged Networking mode.Resolves an issue with the Internet Information Services application showing an error when used in Parallels Desktop 16.Resolves an issue with no Internet connection in virtual machines when the MTU (maximum transmission unit) is changed to 9000 in the macOS network preferences.Resolves an issue with the Parallels file system returning unknown d_type.Resolves an issue with Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition asking to allow system extensions on start.Resolves an issue with not being able to deploy Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition via JAMF and showing the "launch path not accessible" error message.Version 16.1.3 (49160)This update for Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac 16.1.3 (49160) addresses overall stability and performance issues.Version 16.1.2 (49151)This update for Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac 16.1.2 (49151) addresses overall stability and security issues, and includes the following fixes and improvements:Resolves an issue with Windows suspending on Macs with Intel integrated GPUs 5xxx/5xx.Resolves a graphics issue with viewing .dwg files in Autodesk AutoCAD.Resolves an issue with not being able to open virtual machine files with Mac's applications.Version 16.1.1 (49141)This update for Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac 16.1.1 (49141) addresses overall stability and security issues, and includes the following fixes and improvements:ApplicationsGraphicsResolves an issue with graphics artifacts in Citrix, SOLIDWORKS 2020, SolidBuilder, DesignBuilder, Microsoft Whiteboard, and the FabFilter Pro-Q 3 plugin for Samplitude Pro X5.Resolves an issue with the Citrix Receiver window flickering, minimizing and maximizing when in Coherence.Resolves an issue with video

Pro and Business Edition features PLUS: Premium support, Account manager, Onboarding with System Engineers Management portal for deployment and control, policies, and monitoring and managing of users’ virtual machines Per-user licensing option with SSO/SAML/SCIM integration Access to security documentation and questionnaires Let's talk --> Try nowContact sales * Maximum Virtual RAM and CPUs per virtual machine ** The functionality will remain in the Business Edition for some time but will be removed in the future. Please consider upgrading to the Enterprise Edition if this functionality is crucial for you. Contact your account manager for more details. Trusted by well-known organizations. System requirements Minimum Best performance Run most applications including Microsoft Office, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more. Operating system macOS Sequoia 15.0 or newer macOS Sonoma 14.5 or newer macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer[1] macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer[1] macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer[1] Processor Any Apple silicon chip Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Intel Core M or Xeon processor Storage 600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation Additional disk space for the guest operating system (at least 16 GB is required for Windows OS) Graphics Any Apple silicon chip Intel, AMD Radeon, or NVIDIA graphics cards [1] — an earlier product version is installed For graphics-intensive applications, high loads, and running multiple virtual machines. Operating system macOS Sequoia 15.0 or newer macOS Sonoma 14.0 or newer macOS Ventura 13.2 or newer macOS Monterey 12.6 or newer macOS Big Sur 11.7 or newer[1] macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or newer[1] macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or newer[1] Processor Any Apple silicon chip Intel Core i5, Core i7, Core i9 or Xeon processor Memory 16 GB of RAM or more Storage 600 MB for Parallels Desktop application installation Additional disk

Now Try nowBuy nowContact sales Try nowContact sales /yr Upgrade Upgrade * Maximum Virtual RAM and CPUs per virtual machine ** The functionality will remain in the Business Edition for some time but will be removed in the future. Please consider upgrading to the Enterprise Edition if this functionality is crucial for you. Contact your account manager for more details. Standard Edition Basics: Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more. Get major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models Subscription only Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and powerful virtual machines 8 GB vRAM, 4 vCPUs * 24/7 phone, chat, and email support Subscription only BuyUpgrade --> Try nowBuy now Upgrade Pro Edition All the Standard Edition features PLUS: Basics: Run thousands of Windows applications such as Microsoft Office 365, accounting software, trading software, SAP, Matlab, and more. Get major updates to support new versions of macOS, Windows, Linux, and new Mac models Run professional graphics-intensive Windows applications and powerful virtual machines 128 GB vRAM, 32 vCPUs Develop, automate, test, and debug software in Windows, Linux and macOS Parallels AI package for developers and education (Available for download until 12/31/25) 24/7 phone, chat, and email support Buy nowUpgrade --> Try nowBuy now Upgrade Business Edition All the Standard and Pro Edition features PLUS: Parallels AI package for developers and education Automate CI/CD workflows with Parallels DevOps Single volume license, access to License Portal, ability to create sublicense keys, multiple administrators Business-friendly billing. Extra seats are prorated. Option to get PO, quote to Cart Provisioning with Mac Management tools or Parallels deployment package IT-configured Windows "smart” declarative Image in Parallels Desktop Interface ** Buy nowLet's talk --> Try nowBuy nowContact sales Enterprise All the Standard,

Feature - corporate virtual machine provisioning (see below).Rename custom Host-Only networks When you create a Host-Only network, you can specify your name for it.Increased productivity while working with Git repositories Especially for those who use Parallels virtual machines for software development, executing "git status" for Git repositories located in Linux shared folders has become up to 75% faster.Business edition onlyCorporate virtual machine provisioning System administrators can create pre-configured Windows virtual machines with all the necessary applications installed, prepare a package, upload to cloud storage, and specify a download link and description in Parallels My Account.When Business users first open Parallels Desktop, they will be offered to download this virtual machine. The process is simple and secure - users will get the ready-for-use virtual machine in one click.Allow upgrades to new major versions Upgrading Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition may be a complicated procedure since system administrators have to set up local update servers, deploy new major versions, and write invitation emails to upgrade. To simplify this process, system administrators can now enable a setting in Parallels My Account that will allow copies of Parallels Desktop to upgrade to a new major version.Passwordless update Installing Parallels Desktop updates no longer requires administrator credentials. In companies where users are not admins of their Macs, this improvement greatly simplifies keeping the product up to date. What was deprecated or removed from Parallels Desktop 16According to the statistics from the users who participate in the Parallels Customer Experience program, some of the product features are used very seldom or not used at all. And a few features became very complicated to support because of new technical restrictions. We have decided to either stop supporting them or completely remove from Parallels Desktop and focus on more important features and further enhancements.Please see below which features were removed and which deprecated. Removed features are no longer available in Parallels Desktop 16 while deprecated ones continue working though they are not supported anymore and will be removed in the next product versions.All the features mentioned below are not business-critical, so these changes will have no impact