KB Parallels: Parallels Desktop 20 Updates Summary

General Information

• Product: Parallels Desktop for Mac
  • Available Editions: Standard, Pro, Business, and Enterprise
• Latest Reviewed: April 22, 2025
• Version: 20.3.0 (55895)

Key Updates in Version 20.3.0

General Improvements

• Stability and security enhancements.
• Fixes:
  • Virtual machines' suspended state reset issue fixed.
  • Active license displayed as expired issue resolved.
  • macOS 15 users' Touch ID installation authentication issue fixed.
  • Double authentication issue for protected VMs fixed.
• Additions:
  • SSE 4.2 instruction set support in x86-64 emulation mode.
  • Event Emitter functionality for prlctl monitor-events (Pro, Business, and Enterprise editions).

Windows-Specific Updates

• Support for automated text pasting from Nuance Dragon Medical One.
• Fixed installation errors for Windows 11 using Installation Assistant.
• macOS OBS virtual camera support in Windows VMs.
• Various graphical and interface bug fixes.

Linux-Specific Updates

• Ubuntu 24.04 installation issues resolved.
• Parallels Tools for Linux installation and reboot freeze fixed.
• Compatibility with Fedora 40, CentOS 9, 10x64 improved.
• Snapshot revert issue for x86-64 Linux VMs on Apple Silicon Macs fixed.

macOS as Virtual Machine

• Improved shared network mode on Apple Silicon Macs.
• USB passthrough support (excluding iPhones) on macOS Sequoia 15+.
• Snapshot deletion and Figma display issue fixed.

Business & Enterprise Edition Specifics

• Administrators can limit users to SSO-only activation.
• Use of Sharepoint & OneDrive links for Golden Image files fixed.
• Configuration profiles added to Jamf repository.

Deprecations and Removals in Version 20.3.0

• Reverse time sync from VM to host macOS removed.
• Future removals: Shared Bluetooth, USB/network kexts, Monterey 12 installation, and more.

Earlier Versions Highlights

Version 20.2.2 (55879)

• Critical security fix for Intel Macs.

Version 20.2.1 (55876)

• SSO activation requirement for Business & Enterprise.
• Various installation and configuration fixes.

Version 20.2.0 (55872)

• Early tech preview for x86_64 VMs on Apple Silicon.
• New features for Windows, Linux, and macOS VMs.

Version 20.1.3 (55743)

• Stability and security enhancements.

Version 20.0.0 (55653)

• Compatible with macOS Sequoia 15.
• Major improvements in Parallels Tools usability and reliability.

Deprecations and Features to be Removed

• Autopause for Linux VMs.
• Network boot for virtual machines.
• Kernel extension-based network and USB emulation on Intel Macs.

Future Plans

• Introduction of Enterprise Edition aimed at large-scale virtual environment management with improved control and efficiency.

Release Dates Summary

• Version 20.0.0: Released September 10, 2024
• Version 20.3.0: Latest release with multiple improvements and fixes.

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