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Auto-Updating Parallels Workstation in Linux

Parallels Workstation includes an auto-update feature. When starting Parallels Workstation for the first time, you will be asked if you agree for Parallels Workstation to perform regular checks for updates: "Parallels Workstation is configured to automatically check for updates every week. To do this your host computer should be connected to the Internet. You may choose another checking period or disable this feature in the Preferences/Common screen." We recommend you to turn this feature on so you will be automatically informed when Parallels Workstation updates are released.

Parallels Workstation will regularly access the Parallels update server and will check if a newer version than the one currently installed is available. By default, update checking is performed once a week. Checks are performed in background mode, meaning that you will not be notified until an update is found. If Parallels Workstation detects that update is available, auto-update asks for installation confirmation with the following message: "A newer version of the Parallels Workstation is available. Do you want to start Parallels Update Wizard?" If you want to update, click Yes to launch the Parallels Update Wizard that will download the update.

Requirements to Your Computer

To be able to use auto-update feature:

Note. If you have firewall and/or antivirus software installed in your primary operating system, they may display warnings when Parallels Workstation tries to access Internet for update. Please configure them properly to allow Parallels Workstation to perform checks.

Configuring Auto-Update

You can specify the frequency of update checks, i.e. daily, weekly, or monthly, in the Automatically checks for update option in the Common tab of the Preferences window. Auto-update checking can be disabled by selecting Don't check in the same setting. You can enable the auto-update feature at a later time by revisiting this menu.