Parallels 16.3.0 Apple Silicon Windows 10 Screen Refresh Issues
Parallels Version 16.3.0 (50385) Technical Preview was released today and it is capable of running Linux and Windows VMs, but with certain caveats. I cannot find a list of known issues for this software so I'm documenting my own. Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop for ARM64 ISO not locatable, installer wants VHDX only it seems. Selecting "All Files" allows selection, but then the user is presented with an error suggesting the ISO is Intel (it's not). If you choose to create the VM without a boot CD, the ISO can be mounted manually. Installation succeeds without issue. Once booted, the VM works well however Parallels Tools are not yet available. Attempt to run via command line wi will state "Aarch64 is not supported". Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview Installation is done using the VHDX image from Microsoft and it is completely seamless. VM installs and boots up fine with Parallels Tools installed and working. On my M1 Mac Pro, rebooting the VM causes...