Fix "Parallels Desktop cannot be started" error

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Symptoms

While starting Parallels Desktop for Mac an error message appears:

Resolution

  1. Restart the Mac.
  2. Reinstall Parallels Desktop for Mac. Here are the download links for the latest product versions:

Note: if reinstalling Parallels Desktop didn't help, make sure there is no anti-virus software running during Parallels Desktop installation.

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