Cracks often interfere with the virtualization engine. On M1 Macs, even legitimate beta software has faced instability issues ; modified "cracked" versions are significantly more likely to crash or cause performance degradation.

Parallels Desktop 18 offers a seamless way to run multiple operating systems on your Mac, including on M1 and M2 chips. By following the official installation process, you can enjoy the benefits of virtualization for work, development, or personal use. Always ensure you're using software in compliance with its licensing agreement.

Once installed, open Parallels Desktop.

If you only need it for a short project, Parallels offers a full-featured 14-day trial [1].