The above KB articles are all you need, but Parallels has discussed all this more generally in a blog entry, " Parallels Desktop and OS X 10.9 Mavericks." that allows for user comments.
Parallels notes: "Installing OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview in a blank virtual machine is not supported at this time." However, there is a workaround, and it's described in knowledge base article KB 116282 created June 14, revised June 16.Ī technique is described on how to upgrade an already existing OS X virtual machine to OS X 10.9 Mavericks Developer Preview. Run Mavericks as a VM, inside PD8, in Mountain Lion
Parallels notes: After you update Parallels Desktop 8 it is necessary to reboot your Mac to install it properly. Solution Download and install the latest OS X 10.8.1 update: click on Apple logo > Software update. This issue occurs only if a second display connected to your Mac computer Cause This OS X issue occurs on ATI 6xxx video card on OS X Mountain Lion only. From the File menu go to New and enter your account password when requested. After upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion a Virtual Machine in Fullscreen mode flickers frequently. Launch Parallels 7 from your Applications Folder 2. Resolution: Update Parallels Desktop to the latest build, 4. Step Two - Installing Snow Leopard into Parallels 7 in Lion 1.
The Problem Cause: Parallels Desktop for Mac kernel extensions are not loaded on OS X Mavericks. The knowledge base article is KB 116259, created June 11 and revised June 17.
Launch Parallels Desktop for Mac on OS X Mavericks DP
AirPlay mirroring to appleTV is pretty cool. Then turn off windows, close Parallels and run the mountain lion update. There are two modes of interest for Parallels Desktop 8 (PD8) and Mavericks Developer Preview (DP). Just make sure you check for and run any updates for Parallels first.
VMWare Fusion was the only one that allowed OS X Lion installs, until now. Parallels has provided some knowledge base articles to assist, including a different mode, the installation of Parallels Desktop 8 in Mavericks itself. Parallels is one of the few virtualization softwares available for Mac which includes VirtualBox and VMWare Fusion. Mavericks testers have reported problems installing the Mavericks Developer Preview in a virtual machine on Mountain Lion. (We’re offering a 10 discount/free Parallels MacBook Air contest this week) If you are not new to Parallels, you will already be familiar with its ability to run Windows in a virtual machine.