If you use Parallels Desktop to host Windows (or other operating systems) as virtual machines on your Mac, you may be familiar with the “Updating Parallels Tools” process. Please wait 100%.” This stubborn window can interfere with your work; it keeps you from doing whatever you need to do. In this blog post, we are going to go through a step-by-step challenge to solve the Parallels Update Stuck at 100% on Mac problem by using easy-to-follow troubleshooting, exactly what we did on this week’s episode of Crazy Errors. Windows 10 or 11 in Parallels, it’ll get you back up to speed in no time.

Read: How to Fix Parallels Desktop Not Opening on Mac After an Update

Understanding the Parallels Update Stuck at 100% Issue:

The “Updating Parallels Tools” window is shown while Parallels Desktop is trying to update its tools, which are necessary to ensure smooth operation of the virtual machine with your Mac. But if this process freezes at 100%, the virtual machine won’t open as usual. This is probably a process breakage, a hung process perhaps, a configuration error in Parallels. Thankfully, there are simple ways to solve this issue without advanced technical skills.

Step-by-Step Guide for Parallels Update Stuck at 100% on Mac

Method 1: Force Quit Parallels Desktop:

There are two different ways to address the Parallels Update Stuck window: Forcing the Parallels Desktop application to quit. This code stops the process that is likely hanging you, so you can restart it.

• Find the Apple Menu: Navigate to the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your Mac screen.
• Use Force Quit: Choose “Force Quit” (or “Force Quit Applications”) from the Apple menu.
• Choose Parallels Desktop: In the list of applications that appear in the Force Quit Applications window, Select Parallels Desktop.
• Pour ＂Quitter les applications＂: clic simplement sur le bouton “Forcer a quitter” pour arrêter le processus Parallels.
• Launch Parallels again: Re-launch Parallels Desktop from the Dock or the Applications folder after force quitting.
• Try It Out: See if the Update is still there after Relaunch.

However, if you still see the update prompt, a combination of force quit may not solve the problem by itself. Proceed to the next method.

Method 2: Resetting the Virtual Machine:

If force quitting Parallels does not do the trick, resetting the VM often clears the Parallels Update Stuck process. This will restart your virtual machine and help it get past the update snag.

• Open Parallels Desktop: Launch Parallels (let it start) with the unwanted update window showing on screen.
• Access the Actions Menu: In the Parallels Desktop user interface, click on the “Actions” menu on the top menu bar.
• Choose Reset: Select the ”Reset” in the Actions menu. A confirmation prompt may appear.
• Confirming the Reset: Confirm the reset of the virtual machine by clicking “Yes”.
• Check the result now: Once your VM reboots, see if the upgrade screen no longer appears and your desktop is back to normal with settings and desktop icons returned.

This approach typically fixes the problem by re-initializing the state of the virtual machine, and Parallels will then skip the stuck update.

Method 3: Quit and Relaunch Parallels Again:

In the event that easing the virtual machine didn’t help, please quit and restart Parallels Desktop again to refresh all the processes.

• Stop Parallels: Click on the Apple symbol, choose “Force Quit,” then force quit Parallels Desktop alongside Method 1.
• Relaunch Parallels: Please, open Parallels Desktop by double-clicking on its icon in the Dock or the Applications folder.
• Test the Normal Function: Ensure that the virtual machine enters Windows as normal, with all the icons and settings back, without the update prompt showing up.

This extra step might be useful to verify that the reset occurred and the VM works as expected.

Tips for Preventing Future Issues:

To avoid running into a stuck update window in the future, get into these habits:

• Keep Parallels Updated: Make sure you’re using the latest version of Parallels Desktop — updates frequently include bug fixes for issues like this.
• Monitor System Resources: Ensure your Mac has enough RAM and processing power to smoothly run Parallels updates.
• Always Reboot the Virtual Machines: With regular reboots of your virtual machine, you can also make sure no processes hang around.
• Contact Parallels Support: If the issue continues, go to the Parallels Support website or community to search for more troubleshooting or report the issue.

Conclusion:

A stuck “Updating Parallels Tools” window on your Mac can be frustrating, but it’s easily fixable. By executing the steps explained above for force quitting Parallels, resetting the virtual machine, and then relaunching the application, you can promptly fix the issue, and your virtual machine can go back to normal. The solutions shared in the Crazy Errors video are easy and quick fixes, which will work wonders for Mac users who have encountered the common Parallels issue.

If this helped you, please subscribe to Crazy Errors for more tech tips, tricks, and fixes to annoying technology problems. Have you ever run into this issue, or have you found any other bits of Parallels wisdom that could help? Tell us in the comments! Until next time, happy troubleshooting!