> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/parallels-desktop-developers-guide/command-line-interface-utility/manage-virtual-machines-from-cli/virtual-machine-configuration-tasks/miscellaneous.md).

# Miscellaneous

**--name** <*name*>

Changes the virtual machine name.

**--description** <*desc*>

Sets the virtual machine description.

**--distribution** <*name* | *list*>

Sets the virtual machine OS version(s) family.

**--asset-id** <*id*>

Changes the virtual machine asset ID.

**--tpm** <**on** | **off**> **| \<crb> | \<tis>**

Enables or disables a virtual TPM. To select a specific TPM implementation, use `crb` or `tis` arguments.\
[\
**Note**: For Windows on Arm, only CRB is supported. For Linux, the choice depends on the kernel.](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]

**--template** <**on** | **off**>

Converts the virtual machine to the template and back.

**--tools-autoupdate** <**yes** | **no**>

Enables or disables the auto-update mode for Parallels Tools Agent.

**--usedefanswers** <**on** | **off**>

Enables or disables default mech answers to the questions from the virtual machine.

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