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Reset Parallels' trial
#!/bin/sh
# Reset Parallels Desktop's trial and generate a casual email address to register a new user
rm /private/var/root/Library/Preferences/com.parallels.desktop.plist /Library/Preferences/Parallels/licenses.xml
jot -w pdu%d@gmail.com -r 1
@Aryacap
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Aryacap commented Feb 8, 2023

Hi all - thought I'd share this as I was just searching for time saving solution so I just wrote and uploaded a simple script.

It will automatically change date/time, open parallels, wait and finally revert back to correct date/time.

You can amend date/time to suit you and the app (you can use it for parallels, logicX and many more). It's the first script I've written so hopefully you find it useful.

https://github.com/babysofthack/mac-trial-reset

Drop a comment if you find it helpful :)

if you mess with date, most of other apps are not working well anymore. even for browsing...

@babysofthack
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Hi all - thought I'd share this as I was just searching for time saving solution so I just wrote and uploaded a simple script.
It will automatically change date/time, open parallels, wait and finally revert back to correct date/time.
You can amend date/time to suit you and the app (you can use it for parallels, logicX and many more). It's the first script I've written so hopefully you find it useful.
https://github.com/babysofthack/mac-trial-reset
Drop a comment if you find it helpful :)

if you mess with date, most of other apps are not working well anymore. even for browsing...

Hey @Aryacap - have you seen my script?
I have considered this issue. The script changes the date/time ONLY for the duration of the time it takes for the app to open, then it reverts back (10 seconds). This means there is NO ISSUE with apps / websites that require NTP to run

:)

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Aryacap commented Feb 11, 2023

Hi all - thought I'd share this as I was just searching for time saving solution so I just wrote and uploaded a simple script.
It will automatically change date/time, open parallels, wait and finally revert back to correct date/time.
You can amend date/time to suit you and the app (you can use it for parallels, logicX and many more). It's the first script I've written so hopefully you find it useful.
https://github.com/babysofthack/mac-trial-reset
Drop a comment if you find it helpful :)

if you mess with date, most of other apps are not working well anymore. even for browsing...

Hey @Aryacap - have you seen my script? I have considered this issue. The script changes the date/time ONLY for the duration of the time it takes for the app to open, then it reverts back (10 seconds). This means there is NO ISSUE with apps / websites that require NTP to run

:)

I don't know how to use it :(

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alfonmga commented Feb 21, 2023

@babysofthack

Screenshot 2023-02-21 at 22 05 57

Lol. Thank you, mate. I cannot afford Parallels, so I'll use your script for now.
UPDATE: I didn't work after I clicked the "Continue Trial" button. I decided to buy a license key.

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@babysofthack

Screenshot 2023-02-21 at 22 05 57

Lol. Thank you, mate. I cannot afford Parallels, so I'll use your script for now. UPDATE: I didn't work after I clicked the "Continue Trial" button. I decided to buy a license key.

Odd. Worked for me - although everytime the session paused or shut down, I’d have to launch it via the script again. It’s only a half useful work around tbh, so I think I’ll end up just buying a key too tbh 😅 worth a try!

@arielsrv
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arielsrv commented Mar 6, 2023

any news?

@bingyuac
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it works,Thx

@zerocoolspain
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PD Runner it's on fire!! Still not working in Parallels 18.2 only 18.1.1

https://github.com/MikeWang000000/PD-Runner-Revived/releases

@SAnsari0786
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Trying to run PD runner v0.3.8. with Parallels v18.2. Two error messages come up,
"PD runner not being able to connect to parallel services" and
"There is no operating system installed in this virtual machine."
Anyone know a work around?? Running on MBP 2022 M2

@arielsrv
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news?

@chiefsalami
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Looks like the solution might be to use PDPatcher_18.1.1-53328.pkg. You have to use 18.1.1, not 18.2.0, but it seems that it disables the update and PD works. Available in the github linked two posts above

@zell180
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zell180 commented Apr 26, 2023

how can i permanently disable this popup?
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@geomustafa
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390349-032409-342340-932902-390693

if you still use an older version of Parallel desktop and it got expired then you can still have a chance to use parallel just change the date in the setting it would start work again.

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zell180 commented May 2, 2023

390349-032409-342340-932902-390693

if you still use an older version of Parallel desktop and it got expired then you can still have a chance to use parallel just change the date in the setting it would start work again.

My version works but before first start after reboot this pop-up always appear. I want to permanently disable it

@faslanetech
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how can i permanently disable this popup?

Yo can close this and say "keep current version" but it will popup again..you can also turn off automatically check for updates but I STILL got this. I believe it's because they know 18.1.1 is being pirated because I launched a install.ph cracked version and it kept crashing and then the log it wanted to send said specifically invalid license or something like that. so it forces you to update, once you do it requires an account or paid version and you have to login to use it. I have a valid account until June so mine works after updated when I sign into it but if I don't sign in the pervious install no longer works. Bottom line we need a patch for 18.2. :-(. I found one online that seemed like it worked only to crash the app once I launched it and I couldn't even quit parallels, I had to force it to quit so that patch floating around is garbage and probably something malicious.

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nospam2k commented May 8, 2023

Can someone put up an md5 hash for unmodified ParallelsDesktop-8.1.1-53328.dmg for verification? The one downloaded from parallels. Or better a parallels link?

@arielsrv
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It's works on my local machine

https://git.icrack.day/mikewang000000/pdfm_pkg

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faslanetech commented May 13, 2023 via email

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Navis79 commented May 13, 2023

how to install?

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faslanetech commented May 13, 2023 via email

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Navis79 commented May 13, 2023 via email

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MickToul commented May 13, 2023 via email

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faslanetech commented May 13, 2023 via email

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faslanetech commented May 13, 2023 via email

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I was able to install but when I start a VM I get an error that indicates it's an unauthorized copy. Is there a workaround for that? This is 18.2 with the pdfm_pkg.

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MickToul commented May 14, 2023 via email

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faslanetech commented May 15, 2023 via email

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any hopes for 18.2?

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faslanetech commented Jun 10, 2023 via email

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