Parallels 17.1 improves Windows 11 support on both Intel and M1 Macs

Parallels Desktop in version 17.1 for Mac offers improved support for Windows 11 virtualization. Through the default implementation of vTPM modules, it adds stability not only for past but also for future computers. The novelty is also already fully debugged for the planned macOS update to the latest version of Monterey. 

By introducing out-of-the-box support for vTPM (Virtual Trusted Platform Module), Parallels offers automatic Windows 11 compatibility with Macs using Intel processors as well as those with Apple Silicon chips. Until now, Apple's ARM devices had to use Insider Preview builds of Windows 11.

In addition to this, version 17.1 allows its users to install Parallels Tools in a ‌macOS‌ virtual machine on Apple ‌M1‌ computers and use the integrated copy and paste functionality between the virtual system and the primary macOS. The default "virtual machine" disk size has also been increased from 32GB to 64GB. The new version will also please gamers because it improves the graphics for several games running under Windows on Mac, namely World of Warcraft, Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition, Tomb Raider 3, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord or World of Tanks.

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It also added support for VirGL, which allows Linux 3D acceleration to improve visual performance, as well as the use of the Wayland protocol on Linux virtual machines. A new Parallels Desktop license costs €80, if you are upgrading from an older version it will cost you €50. A subscription is available for developers at a price of 100 EUR per year. You can buy on the website Parallels.com.

Discussion of the article

[HeXXX]

I'm having network issues after installing Paralles on Big Sur. Do you really think it will be better on the new system?

[Type]

For me, it's the fault itself, I don't recommend it

[Dave]

You're wrong, your parents shouldn't have recommended you!