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Update Wizard in Linux

Parallels Workstation includes a Parallels Update Wizard which assists in downloading updates. The wizard accesses the Parallels update server, checks if a newer version than the one currently installed is available and downloads it (if one is found). The Update Wizard automatically selects the package suitable for your Linux primary OS.

To be able to use the Parallels Update Wizard:

To download the update:

  1. Start the Parallels Update Wizard.

    The Parallels Update Wizard can be started automatically, by auto-update feature (see Auto-Updating Parallels Workstation in Linux), or manually by one of the following methods:

  2. The wizard welcomes you. Click Next to proceed.

    Update Wizard in Linux - Welcome

  3. The wizard checks when your copy of the Parallels Workstation was last updated and displays the exact date and time of the update.

    Update Wizard in Linux - Last Update

    If you have not previously updated your installation, the Wizard will inform you that "Update wizard has detected that your Parallels Workstation software has never been updated before". Click Next to check for available updates.

  4. When the wizard gets versions numbers of available updates, it compares them with the installed version. If it can not find a more recent version than the one that is currently installed, the wizard informs you that "Wizard has detected that you have the most recent Parallels Workstation software".

    If the wizard finds a more recent version of Parallels Workstation than the one currently installed, the number of the newest version is displayed in the following screen.

    Update Wizard in Linux - List of Updates

    Make sure that the newest version is checked and click Download.

  5. Wizard downloads the update. When finished, wizard displays the command(s) you should execute to install the update. Proceed to Installing an Update to complete the installation.

    Update Wizard in Linux - Download Complete