Parallels Management Console Tray Icon

When working with Parallels Management Console installed on Windows- and Linux-based physical computers, you can use the Parallels Management Console tray icon to perform the following operations:

• Manage running and paused virtual machines. For detailed information, see Managing Virtual Machines From the Tray .
• Bring the Parallels Management Console window to focus. To do this, double-click the tray icon or right-click it, and choose Show Main Window .
• Quit Parallels Management Console. To do this, right-click the tray icon, and choose the corresponding item.

The Parallels Management Console tray icon is available if you configure the closing main window settings as follows:

• Choose Ask for Action from the Closing Main Window menu. Now if you close the Parallels Management Console main window, you are asked whether you want to exit the application, to hide the main window to the notification area, or to cancel the operation. If you choose to hide the main window, the tray icon appears in the notification area.
• Choose Hide to Notification Area from the Closing Main Window menu. Now if you close the Parallels Management Console main window, the tray icon appears in the notification area.