Updates for Parallels Workstation for Windows can be downloaded using the Parallels Update Wizard. For information on auto-updating Parallels Workstation, see Auto-updating Parallels Workstation in Windows.
The Wizard accesses the Parallels update server, checks if a newer version than the one currently installed is available, downloads the newest version (if any), and starts installation, if the user decides to do it immediately. To use this feature, your primary operating system must be connected to the Internet.
To update Parallels Workstation:
The Wizard will welcome you. Click Next to proceed.
Update wizard has detected that your Parallels Workstation software has never been updated before
". Click Next to check for available updates.Make sure that the newest version is checked and click Download.
Before installing, close all Parallels Workstation instances. (If you haven't closed all Parallels Workstation windows, you will be notified later that you have to do it with the following message: "Please close all running instances of the Parallels Workstation before start installing the downloaded update. Do
you want to begin installing?
") After you have closed all Parallels Workstation instances, return to the Download is completed wizard screen, make sure that Install updates option is checked, and click Finish button.
Click Yes. The Installation Wizard performs the installation of the update. When it is finished, the Wizard may ask you to restart the computer. If this is the case, agree to restart.