How to backup Parallels with Time Machine

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How to back up a Parallels Desktop virtual machine with Time Machine

Step 1: Launch the Parallels Desktop application

Click the Parallels icon on the Mac menu bar and select "Control Center.

The Parallels Desktop Control Center appears.

Step 2: Click on the [gear] icon

Installed virtual machines are shown here.

Once launched, the Control Center will appear. Click on the [gear] icon of the virtual machine you wish to back up.

Step 3: Click "Backup

Click "Backup" at the top of the settings window.

[By default under "Do not back up using Time Machine," Time Machine automatically backs up virtual machines along with macOS files.

Select this option if you want to back up your virtual machines in a different way and exclude them from Time Machine backups.

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