To use Windows applications on your Mac, your Windows virtual machine must be running.
The simplest way to start Windows is to open a Windows application. If Windows isn't already running when you open a Windows application, it starts automatically in Coherence mode.
Note: Coherence mode is not available in the App Store edition. For more information on the differences between the Standard and App Store editions, follow this link.
Important: If Windows was previously shut down, you may need to enter your Windows password.
You can also start Windows by doing the following:
Open Parallels Desktop.
In the Control Center, double-click on the Windows virtual machine.
Click anywhere in the Windows window that appears.
Windows starts, and you can begin using Windows applications alongside macOS.
