Parallels Service
Universal version latest seen at v7.0.5 · Reported by 22 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (5):
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Parallels Service is a launchDaemon helper component that runs as part of Parallels Desktop, the market-leading virtualization software for macOS. It handles background service operations and inter-process communication required for Parallels Desktop to function, including guest OS management, resource allocation, and system integration. Parallels Desktop itself lets Mac users run Windows, Linux and other operating systems as virtual machines alongside native macOS applications. A native Apple Silicon build of this helper component has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionParallels Service is a background helper that is not updated separately — it is automatically updated whenever you update Parallels Desktop itself. To get the native Apple Silicon build, update Parallels Desktop to its latest version. Launch Parallels Desktop, go to Parallels Desktop → About Parallels Desktop, and click Check for Updates. Parallels will fetch and install the latest native-capable build. Alternatively, you can update through the subscription renewal mechanism or by visiting the Parallels website to re-download the current installer, which will automatically serve the native Universal Binary on M-series Macs. Once the parent product is updated, the launchDaemon helper will automatically run natively as well.
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