> 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/pdfm-ug/parallels-desktop-for-mac-27-users-guide/parallels-desktop-preferences-and-virtual-machine-settings/parallels-desktop-preferences/advanced-preferences.md).

# Advanced Preferences

Use **Advanced** Preferences to participate in the customer experience program, reset hidden messages, and make Parallels Desktop create more detailed log files.

To open these preferences, choose **Parallels Desktop** > **Preferences**, then click **Advanced**.

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| Option                        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Feedback**                  | <p>If you want to help us make Parallels Desktop better fit your needs, please select <strong>Participate in the Customer Experience Program</strong>. Parallels will collect information about your Mac and virtual machine configuration.</p><p><strong>Note:</strong> Any types of private information like your name, e-mail, address, phone number, and keyboard input <em>will not</em> be collected.</p>                                                                                                            |
| **Troubleshooting**           | While functioning, Parallels Desktop automatically creates a log file that can be used by the Parallels support team for solving problems and improving the product. If you select the **Use detailed log messages** option, Parallels Desktop will start creating a more detailed log file. It can be helpful for the Parallels support team, but uses more hard disk space and may lower the system performance. You're not recommended to enable this option until you're asked to do so by the Parallels support team. |
| **Reset all dialog warnings** | Some Parallels Desktop dialogs and windows are provided with the **Do not show this message again** option. If you select this option, the corresponding dialog will not appear the next time you perform the same operation. Using the **Reset Warnings** button, you can reset all dialogs and windows with this option selected to display them again each time you initiate the corresponding operation.                                                                                                               |


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