more like quick and pointless tutorial. This just deletes the app bundle which everyone knows how to do. A lot of data in various locations stays on the computer. Just as an example: ~/Library/Parallels
Thanks for this Andrew. One note though: on m1 mac running Monterey and Parallels 18, you have to Quit the Windows VM first, then choose Remove from Parallels menu. Control-Clicking on the Windows control center did not work for some reason.
I wish I knew this earlier. If you're that type who didn't exactly read the whole instructions and made a mistake by throwing Parallels in the trash without deleting or shutting down the virtual machine (Windows 10-11), then you're in the right place! You may be able to set Chrome or Safari as your default web app but you still get "Parallels Desktop was not found" pop-up upon clicking a video file. You even try to find Windows 10-11 under Applications but it doesn't show up. Bro, I got you. Here's the solution: Go to the search icon on the right upper side, write "Windows", and hit enter. You'll find a miracle there. You'll see "Windows 11" and "Windows - 10" in the search. After you right-click on that folder to check "Get Info", it may look like Users > (username) > Applications > Windows 11. It's weird how you cannot even find that on Applications. It's really hidden unless you use the Search. Now you just drag them both to the trash and empty that trash. Tada, you don't get this "Parallels Desktop was not found" pop-up anymore! Also, if you want to remove Parallels completely, then write “Parallels”. You may find that it’s under Users > yourusername > Parallels. Move that folder to trash and empty the bin. Honestly, this drove me nuts for months.
amazing stuff, I think there was a slight difference in terminology, had to click "show more", but the main culprit for me was users> username> Applications (parallels) and that was the literal name, which is so odd. Delete the folder and gone, it's been nearly three years for me lol, how annoying.
for me it says that it can’t be moved into the bin cause it’s open but i’ve tried everything to close it but it doesn’t work. Also i’m stuck at the play button that says 'windows 11'. Cqn you help me?
Hey everyone, when he said control click, i tried it myself and what worked was option click, and also if it doesnt let you touch the control center window because the window saying your trial has expired isnt letting you, close the window that says that, then it should let you option click the control center window and remove it and bring you to the point where the installation assistant pops up in the video!
Sorry, but this does not delete everything... there are many files left behind using this process and they have to be manually deleted (eg in ~/Library/Group\ Containers). Please search for a better resource for deleting Parallels.
While I'm going to delete Parallels toolbox, it says can't be deleted becoz its open I have checked it but I close it idk what to do further than this.
Hi Andrew. I wonder with your amazing knowledge of Parallels if you have come across the problem of Mac M1, parallels and problems with connecting usb security dongles. (Ie sentinel plugs). This would be of interest to a number of developers including myself. Thank you for your great video content.
It should be possible as Parallels allows you to pass through USB devices from the host to the guest. However compatibility will depend on whether Windows 11 ARM works with whatever security software you are using. I'll do a tutorial demo-ing USB pass through at some point, however it might not be that applicable to your exact use case. Thanks for watching!
Hi there, thanks for this video. This video is helpful. But I still have a question. Some days ago I installed UTM in my MacBook. I am using window 11 through the UTM. Now I don't wanna use it. I wanna install it. Could you please tell me how do I property uninstall
I can’t control+click, if I do it nothings happens, i want to delete it so I can run an older version of windows 11 cuz the newest one has a lot of bugs and isn’t usable. Pls help
@@andrewtsaitips Search for Parallels on the whole computer. There are Application (Parallels) folder, that contains a lot of programs. And I found also other files by seraching.
reset it if u forgot, shutdown mac and boot it back up holding cmd + r. when your at the recovery screen, select I forgot password and enter your Apple ID information then a verification code will be sent, when your in macos utilities, go to the utilities section on the menu bar and select terminal. in terminal your will type resetpassword all lowercase no spaces and then choose I forgot my password. Then unlock the disk
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Such a nightmare to uninstall but it’s gone now.
quick and painless tutorial...thank you for making this!!
more like quick and pointless tutorial. This just deletes the app bundle which everyone knows how to do. A lot of data in various locations stays on the computer. Just as an example: ~/Library/Parallels
Thanks for this Andrew. One note though: on m1 mac running Monterey and Parallels 18, you have to Quit the Windows VM first, then choose Remove from Parallels menu. Control-Clicking on the Windows control center did not work for some reason.
I wish I knew this earlier.
If you're that type who didn't exactly read the whole instructions and made a mistake by throwing Parallels in the trash without deleting or shutting down the virtual machine (Windows 10-11), then you're in the right place! You may be able to set Chrome or Safari as your default web app but you still get "Parallels Desktop was not found" pop-up upon clicking a video file. You even try to find Windows 10-11 under Applications but it doesn't show up. Bro, I got you.
Here's the solution: Go to the search icon on the right upper side, write "Windows", and hit enter. You'll find a miracle there. You'll see "Windows 11" and "Windows - 10" in the search. After you right-click on that folder to check "Get Info", it may look like Users > (username) > Applications > Windows 11. It's weird how you cannot even find that on Applications. It's really hidden unless you use the Search. Now you just drag them both to the trash and empty that trash. Tada, you don't get this "Parallels Desktop was not found" pop-up anymore!
Also, if you want to remove Parallels completely, then write “Parallels”. You may find that it’s under Users > yourusername > Parallels. Move that folder to trash and empty the bin.
Honestly, this drove me nuts for months.
THANK YOU
lifesaving comment, thanks!
amazing stuff, I think there was a slight difference in terminology, had to click "show more", but the main culprit for me was users> username> Applications (parallels) and that was the literal name, which is so odd. Delete the folder and gone, it's been nearly three years for me lol, how annoying.
Thanks! Was struggling with this.
Thanks so much, I glad I could help!
I have uninstalled the parallels app before deleting the VM, how should I delete the VM
for me it says that it can’t be moved into the bin cause it’s open but i’ve tried everything to close it but it doesn’t work. Also i’m stuck at the play button that says 'windows 11'. Cqn you help me?
Hello, Andrew, thank you for your video, but how to properly delete session files that is remain after deleting windows 11? It takes 500+gb :(
Parallels 18 doesn’t have remove virtual machine in it, please do video on how to uninstall virtual machine on Parallels fkng 18
Thank you
Hey everyone, when he said control click, i tried it myself and what worked was option click, and also if it doesnt let you touch the control center window because the window saying your trial has expired isnt letting you, close the window that says that, then it should let you option click the control center window and remove it and bring you to the point where the installation assistant pops up in the video!
Hi I have a free trial should I cancel the free trial "subscription" first?
Hi, Andrew, Where could you find the area to cancel the subscription for parrallels free trial?
thank you for this but just moving the app to the bin doesn't uninstall everything. it still leaves files behind
Why would somebody select "keep files" if they're uninstalling parallels?
worked. thanks
thanks that really helped
Sorry, but this does not delete everything... there are many files left behind using this process and they have to be manually deleted (eg in ~/Library/Group\ Containers). Please search for a better resource for deleting Parallels.
Thanks for this video ❤
While I'm going to delete Parallels toolbox, it says can't be deleted becoz its open I have checked it but I close it idk what to do further than this.
What if I deleted it from my computer but theres still things that are downloading to parallels?
Hi Andrew. I wonder with your amazing knowledge of Parallels if you have come across the problem of Mac M1, parallels and problems with connecting usb security dongles. (Ie sentinel plugs). This would be of interest to a number of developers including myself. Thank you for your great video content.
It should be possible as Parallels allows you to pass through USB devices from the host to the guest. However compatibility will depend on whether Windows 11 ARM works with whatever security software you are using. I'll do a tutorial demo-ing USB pass through at some point, however it might not be that applicable to your exact use case. Thanks for watching!
still aftring installing it took 20 gb of space after deleting it delete 15 gb idk what 5 gb of files are still there
Hi there, thanks for this video. This video is helpful. But I still have a question. Some days ago I installed UTM in my MacBook. I am using window 11 through the UTM. Now I don't wanna use it. I wanna install it. Could you please tell me how do I property uninstall
Did you manage to uninstall it?
@@yusiff yeah
@@shaikbaized6660 can you tell me how?
Thanks for this!!
I can’t control+click, if I do it nothings happens, i want to delete it so I can run an older version of windows 11 cuz the newest one has a lot of bugs and isn’t usable. Pls help
i have exactly the same issue. what can i do?
@@Jezwenify I just deleted everything parallels related and did a fresh install
but there is still system files left and It won't let me delete it
Thanks. Very helpful.
lmao i need help. how do i cancel the trial subscription tho? been doing research and nothing works for me.
Does putting the windows.vpm in the trash bin completely remove all the windows apps I’ve downloaded?
Yes it deletes everything inside that Windows VM.
When you see how easy it is, but for a newbie - somehow it didn't work for me 😀 Thanks for the informative video.
It doesn’t let me delete the Windows 11.vpm folder and also all the others
Thank you. new subs here.
Whoa!! That went a little bit too fast there buddy, slow down a little bit
thanks a lot!!!
Your a life saver can't thank you enough
is this the same thing as unsubscribing from the monthly subscription
thank you so much
it’s not gone all !!!! there are some scripts left ….
Ah interesting where are the scripts located?
@@andrewtsaitips Search for Parallels on the whole computer. There are Application (Parallels) folder, that contains a lot of programs. And I found also other files by seraching.
Thanks bro
Are you serious????How can anyone keep up with your speed!
Now can you show the reverse of that!
Hi Andrew So when i installed parallels on my mac I think it messed up my computer password How do i fix That
reset it if u forgot, shutdown mac and boot it back up holding cmd + r. when your at the recovery screen, select I forgot password and enter your Apple ID information then a verification code will be sent, when your in macos utilities, go to the utilities section on the menu bar and select terminal. in terminal your will type resetpassword all lowercase no spaces and then choose I forgot my password. Then unlock the disk
I can’t uninstall it from my mac still
Geez just give us an uninstall option for everything
Not working for me
I need help bro can you do it for me
How do I control click
Awesome...
I cant control click
i can't control click mine
It’s freezing
I hate parallels so much
"Remove" is not an option for me!
Thank you so much