Parallels 16: Network initialization failed.

[elmancebo]

this is what happens when I try to run the app!

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1. Open Automator
2. throw "start parallel" file over the automator icon in the dock
3. save as a new application "start parallels" (this new automator app will run ok)
4. You will need to give the new "start parallels" app the security permisions than parallels need
5. buy me a beer

 

[dabiohazard]

Thanks lol I’m not very familiar with Automator

 

[mobzd]

Unfortunately can't use USB devices in VM when starting Parallels by root.

 

[MSReading]

Parallels was unable to provide help on this, but I needed a workaround and here it is. I have only been able to reproduce this bug with bridged networking.

Parallels is reading the "Default" and "Ethernet" adapters incorrectly. I am close to figuring out the pattern, but even creating an "Ethernet 2" does not help. The workaround is to use the wi-fi adapter if "Ethernet" is your primary or "Ethernet" if wi-fi is your primary.

Steps to fix:

Assume: Connection to the Mac is wired and "Ethernet" is the Mac's primary network.
Enable Wi-Fi and allow it to connect to your network. You will have 2 IP addresses, but as long as Wi-Fi is later than "Ethernet" in the "Set Service Order", you are all good.
For the network of the guest machine, choose "Wi-Fi". There is another tiny bug where you may have to select it twice if the machine is active. Make sure it was selected.

Bridged networking will now work, albeit over wi-fi. I intend to experiment with a second physical network adaptor, but for right now I just needed my virtual machines up and running.

This worked for me. I registered with this forum to specifically thank you for this workaround. I've been pulling my hair out for days.

 

[Macsrbest]

2 issues with the Automator process described above in #26 now. 1. No "Save As" under Automator file menu. 2. Receive a "Code Signing" error when doing a regular Save or Duplcate.

 

[elmancebo]

2 issues with the Automator process described above in #26 now. 1. No "Save As" under Automator file menu. 2. Receive a "Code Signing" error when doing a regular Save or Duplcate.

1. Try "Convert to" application
2. I have code signing identity, but don't think you need one to use automator

 

[bsimony]

Sure, let me know if it works.
Download my automator app here: https://www.transfernow.net/ddl/startparallel

Automator worked great for me! Thanks for sharing!

 

[kleon2020]

Automator worked great for me! Thanks for sharing!

Great, guys, I am glad that it works!

 

[tonyberinson]

So what about the actual problem - I am getting the same on Windows 10 and its a Pain in the Ass?

 

[vishallaungani]

Sure, let me know if it works.
Download my automator app here: https://www.transfernow.net/ddl/startparallel

Hey, could you please share the link again, looks like its become expired. Thanks for your help!!

 

[spiiker1234]

Sure, let me know if it works.
Download my automator app here: https://www.transfernow.net/ddl/startparallel

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[level1807]

The "Device order" suggestion indeed helped. When Parallels was launched, it was enabling Ethernet on my mac and pushing it to the top of the "Device order" list, disabling the mac connection.

 

[toninofiore92]

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[toninofiore92]

i try solution with wifi and ethernet but doesn't work for me

 

[djm.nx01]

I had the same issue when using a "Shared Network". I switched to "Bridged Network" and that seemed to resolve it. I had a feeling upgrading to Big Sur would cause some issues; I'm glad I did it on my "spare" macbook first.

 

[toninofiore92]

I had the same issue when using a "Shared Network". I switched to "Bridged Network" and that seemed to resolve it. I had a feeling upgrading to Big Sur would cause some issues; I'm glad I did it on my "spare" macbook first.

have you solved problem with wifi and ethernet connection in this way?

 

[ricardo.felix]

Sure, let me know if it works.
Download my automator app here: https://www.transfernow.net/ddl/startparallel

please re upload this file, its not there anymore, thank you 🙏

 

[Flafly]

Great, guys, I am glad that it works!

Please, can you post the automator link again, is not available now. Thank You

 

[kevinmo]

Please, can you repost the automator link again, not available now. Thank you so much

 

[kylerobi]

I made a .app to execute the code in terminal to make this faster as well. It has an option to close the application as well as start it with the code to make it connect to the internet. Hope this helps somebody else as it's helped me

Parallels Connect to Internet.app.zip

drive.google.com

 

[fmercury]

I made a .app to execute the code in terminal to make this faster as well. It has an option to close the application as well as start it with the code to make it connect to the internet. Hope this helps somebody else as it's helped me

Parallels Connect to Internet.app.zip

drive.google.com

Thank you for this, it works!
However, while fixing the Network issues, it breaks Bluetooth connectivity on Windows.
i.e. in the VM Configure -> Hardware -> USB & Bluetooth page "Share Bluetooth devices with Windows" becomes disabled and when selected it prompts for macOS privacy restrictions which are actually already active.

Bluetooth sharing works normally when running the VM without the network fix (I am testing this with an Xbox One controller).

Any ideas?

 

[Kutfe]

with this script the keyboard does not work in the virtual machine

 

[Fredyk84]

N/A

 

[Fredyk84]

Thanks, It's work for

Seems to be a known issue
This workaround works for me:

1) Quit Parallels (shutdown any running VM)
2) Open terminal and type this command
sudo -b /Applications/Parallels\ Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/prl_client_app

 

[Fredyk84]

Seems to be a known issue
This workaround works for me:

1) Quit Parallels (shutdown any running VM)
2) Open terminal and type this command
sudo -b /Applications/Parallels\ Desktop.app/Contents/MacOS/prl_client_app

Thanks, this is worked for me.