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Software Updates

Periodically, Parallels provides free software updates to improve Parallels Access.

Update the Parallels Access Mobile App

To check for updates to the Parallels Access app for iPad or iPhone open the App Store and tap Updates.

To check for updates to the Parallels Access app for Android, open the Google Play Store, tap Play store in the upper-left corner, and tap My apps.

Update the Parallels Access Agent on Your Computer

By default, the Parallels Access agent on your computer is configured to automatically check for new software updates occasionally and install them for you. Parallels Access notifies you whenever an update is installed.

To check for an update manually, on your computer click the Parallels Access icon Menu in the menu bar or task bar and choose Check for Updates.

To adjust software update settings, on your computer click the Parallels Access icon Menu in the menu bar or task bar and choose Preferences. Then click Advanced and do one of the following:

  • To set whether the Parallels Access agent automatically checks for updates, select or deselect Automatically check for updates.
  • To set whether updates are automatically downloaded and installed, select or deselect Download and install newly available updates in the background.