Set Where Virtual Machines Are Stored

By default, Parallels Desktop stores virtual machines in ~/Parallels.

To change the default location for new virtual machine installations:

1. Do one of the following:

   • Click the Parallels Desktop icon in the menu bar and choose Preferences. Then click General.

   • Right-click the Parallels Desktop icon in the Dock and choose Preferences. Then click General.

2. Choose a location from the Virtual Machines Folder menu.

All newly created virtual machines are stored in the new location. Any existing virtual machines remain in their original locations.