I started a Windows virtual machine, but I don't see Windows desktop

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Applies to:
- Parallels Desktop for Mac Standard Edition
- Parallels Desktop
Last Review: Aug 16, 2016
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- What is Coherence? Information about Coherence View mode
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Symptoms

I started a Windows virtual machine in Parallels Desktop, but can't see Windows desktop, there is only Mac OS X desktop shown with Windows Start menu icon in Dock.

Resolution

This virtual mchine is in Coherence view mode. To switch this virtual machine to Window mode:

Right-click the Windows Start menu icon in Dock.
Select View > Exit Coherence.

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