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Feb 21, 2017 · When you set up your first virtual machine in Parallels Desktop for Mac, you may have noticed Parallels Tools installing automatically (in the guest operating system). So what is Parallels Tools and why is it that important for Windows/Linux/Mac VMs in Parallels Desktop?
Oct 22, 2019 · If the installation does not start, click the File Explorer icon on Windows taskbar > This PC > Locate Parallels Tools CD drive. Then double-click on it to launch Parallels Tools installation. If the Parallels Tools installation has not started, right-click on Parallels Tools CD.
Parallels Tools are a suite of behind-the-scenes tools that allow seamless operating between macOS and Windows or another guest operating system. This section gives an overview of Parallels Tools, and has information about how to install them for various guest operating systems.
Jun 11, 2021 · This article explains how to install Parallels Tools in Windows virtual machines. To install Parallels Tools in Ubuntu virtual machines, see KB 113394. Start your virtual machine. In Mac menu bar go to Actions > Install Parallels Tools.
When Windows boots up, choose Install Parallels Tools from the Virtual Machine menu. Note: After you choose Install Parallels Tools in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, User Access Control (UAC) may ask you whether to allow or deny the Parallels Tools installation.
When macOS boots up, choose Actions > Install Parallels Tools. The Parallels Tools ISO image gets connected to the virtual machine CD/DVD drive. The guest OS mounts it automatically. Open the Parallels Tools volume folder in Finder and double-click Install. When prompted, enter the administrator password.
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Parallels Tools are a suite of behind-the-scenes tools that allow seamless operating between macOS and Windows or another guest operating system. This section gives an overview of Parallels Tools, and has information about how to install them for various guest operating systems.