Parallels For Mac 12 Access Windows Folders

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In the Parallels --> Virtual Machine --> Configure --> Options --> Sharing Share Windows sub-menu why are there options for both i) Access Windows folders from Mac and ii) Mount virtual disks to Mac desktop. Is it possible to share a directory in Windows on Parallels to the host? Ask Question. Edited May 23 '17 at 12:41. If you want to share Windows folders with Mac check Access Windows folders from Mac and Mount virtual disks to Mac desktop in the Share Windows pane. Windows volumes will appear on the Mac Desktop. Is it possible to share a directory in Windows on Parallels to the host? Ask Question. Edited May 23 '17 at 12:41. If you want to share Windows folders with Mac check Access Windows folders from Mac and Mount virtual disks to Mac desktop in the Share Windows pane. Windows volumes will appear on the Mac Desktop.

Symptoms

Files located in the Mac Shared folder /Users/Shared are not displayed in Windows.

Put some short summary of the article here Information Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac comes with a 30-day complementary subscription for Kaspersky Security for Mac. Notice: Make sure you do not run any other Anti Virus software on your Mac. Install Windows on your Mac using Parallels Desktop Unable to start Parallels Desktop: Troubleshooting Parallels Desktop start issues The articles created most recently. Install of antivirus for mac fails in parallels. Nov 23, 2014  I run antivirus software on the Mac side of my Macbook Pro. Is it really necessary to also install an antivirus software on the virtual Win 7 machine in Parallels Desktop? I am concerned running two antivirus programs will slow down performance. Jan 07, 2011  And for the OP's question if you aren't doing much online from windows you don't need an Anti-Virus. Even if you get a virus it won't affect your mac, just your windows install. Click to expand. This mostly correct, except for folks who give parallels full access to the mac disk.

Cause

The Mac files located in the Shared folder have the /Users/Shared/ physical path but only Home directory that has /Users/yourUserName/ path is shared in WIndows virtual machine configuration.

Resolution

You may choose on of the following options:

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Set up a custom shared folder

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  1. Open Windows virtual machine's configuration > Options > Sharing > click on Custom Folders.
  2. Click on '+' then in the opened window go to the path MacintoshHDUsersShared, click Open to add the folder.
  3. Sharedfolder will be added to User-defined macOS folders list, click OK to apply.
  4. Start Windows virtual machine, on the desktop click on Mac Files > Shared to get the access.
    Or you can open File Explorer > go to This PC > Shared on 'Mac' to get the same location.

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Share All disks

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  1. Open Windows virtual machine's configuration > Options > Sharing > click on Share folders >choose All disks.
  2. Start Windows virtual machine, on the desktop click on Mac Files > AllFiles > /Users/Sharedto get the access.