: You can request a new trial activation key through the account control panel . Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
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Click on the in the macOS menu bar and select Account & License . Sign in to your Parallels account (or create one). Enter your 30-character key and click Activate .
Parallels offers a . If you only need Windows for a specific project over two weeks, use this. No credit card is required for the trial in most regions.
For students, freelancers, or casual users, that feels like a steep price just to run a single Windows app. The temptation to grab a “lifetime key” from a forum or YouTube video is understandable.