Parallels 7 + Ubuntu 12.10
To get Parallels 7 working properly with Ubuntu 12.10 (Also works with 12.04, may work with other versions). Disclaimer: You will need to purchase Parallels 8 in order to get the tools to work with 12.10 since it comes with the newer version of Parallels Tools. My work-around: A work-around until you are able to upgrade: Download the trial of ParallelsDesktop-8.x.xxxxx.xxxxxx.dmg Extract dmg with 7-zip or equivalent . Locate 2.hfs Extract 2.hfs with 7-zip or equivalent Navigate to \Parallels Desktop.app\Contents\Resources\Tools\ Use prl-tool-lin.iso . Attach this as a virtual CD-ROM in Parallels . Install the tools as you would normally. Your desktop should now resize properly. To test 3D functionality: /usr/lib/nux/unity_support_test -p -Tres