Can you run Mojave on Parallels?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

You can run macOS Mojave on Parallels Desktop. Parallels Desktop is a virtualization software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on your Mac, including macOS.

To install macOS Mojave on Parallels Desktop, you first need to open the Parallels Desktop app from your Applications folder. Once the app is open, go to the File menu and select New. In the New Virtual Machine window, scroll to the right under Free Systems and select “Install macOS 10.14 Using the Recovery Partition.”

This option allows you to download and install macOS Mojave directly from the recovery partition on your Mac. Parallels Desktop will guide you through the installation process, which includes selecting the Mojave recovery partition and following the on-screen instructions.

It’s worth noting that before installing Mojave on Parallels, you should make sure that your Mac meets the system requirements for both Parallels Desktop and macOS Mojave. This includes having enough RAM, disk space, and a compatible processor.

Once the installation is complete, you can run macOS Mojave as a virtual machine within Parallels Desktop. This means you can switch between your Mac’s native operating system (such as macOS Catalina or Big Sur) and Mojave seamlessly, without having to restart your computer.

Running Mojave on Parallels Desktop can be useful for various reasons. For example, if you have applications or software that only work on Mojave, you can easily access them without needing a separate physical Mac running Mojave. It also allows you to test and develop software on different macOS versions without the need for multiple Mac computers.

In my personal experience, I have used Parallels Desktop to run various versions of macOS, including Mojave. It has been a convenient and efficient way to access different operating systems without the need for separate hardware. The installation process was straightforward, and I have had no major issues running Mojave on Parallels Desktop.

If you have Parallels Desktop installed on your Mac, you can indeed run macOS Mojave as a virtual machine. Simply follow the steps mentioned above, and you’ll be able to enjoy the features and benefits of Mojave within Parallels Desktop.