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Parallels Desktop 26 Launches With macOS Tahoe and Windows 11 25H2 Support

The update emphasizes IT with renewed SOC 2 coverage alongside a forthcoming portal for granular VM policy enforcement.

Overview

  • Day-one compatibility for macOS 26 Tahoe and Windows 11 25H2 is available across Standard, Pro, Business, and Enterprise editions.
  • Changes accommodate macOS 26 background process limits so setup routines and Coherence mode continue to run reliably.
  • Windows virtual machines now read actual free space on the host Mac to reduce failures and slowdowns during disk‑heavy operations.
  • IT teams gain Windows update visibility and control via Jamf Pro or other MDMs, with Parallels providing GitHub scripts to check status and initiate scans or installations.
  • Parallels aligns version numbering with Apple’s OS scheme, and the Enterprise Management Portal with centralized, granular controls is described as coming soon.