Disable automatic checks for Parallels Desktop updates
Overview
This script improves your privacy on macOS.
These changes use Mac system commands to update your settings.
Automatic checks are weekly by default, and this script disables the checks completely.
Frequency to check for updates can be configured using Application preferences.Check for updates property 1.
- Check:
defaults read 'com.parallels.Parallels Desktop' 'Application preferences.Check for updates' - Values: 0 - Never, 1 - Once a day, 2 - Once a week (default), 3 - Once a month
This script uses Bash (Shell script) scripting language.
This script should only be used by advanced users. This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.
Implementation Details
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Language: bash
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Required Privileges: Administrative (sudo) access
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Compatibility: macOS only
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Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script
Explore Categories
- Disable Parallels Desktop automatic updates
- Configure Parallels Desktop
- Configure programs
This action belongs to Disable Parallels Desktop automatic updates category. Parallels Desktop by default checks for updates frequently and automatically downloads them. This reveal personal data about you without your control. Read more on category page ▶
This action belongs to Configure Parallels Desktop category. Parallels Desktop for Mac is software providing hardware virtualization for macOS. When you use it, it collects and shares your personal data to third parties. Personal data include IP address of your device, your broad geographical location (country, state (if applicable), and city) and used... Read more on category page ▶
This action belongs to Configure programs category. This category configures macOS using 9 scripts. These scripts are organized in 2 categories. The category includes 6 subscripts and 1 subcategories that include more scripts and categories. Read more on category page ▶
Apply now
Choose one of three ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
- Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the script name:
Disable automatic checks for Parallels Desktop updates. - Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.
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Download the script file by clicking on the button below:
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Run the script file by clicking on it.
Download revert script
This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.
Alternative 3. Copy
This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.
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Open Terminal app
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Copy the following code:
defaults write 'com.parallels.Parallels Desktop' 'Application preferences.Check for updates' -int 0
- Paste the code into terminal.
- Press Enter to apply the code.
Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.
Copy restore code
Copy and run the following code to restore changes:
defaults write 'com.parallels.Parallels Desktop' 'Application preferences.Check for updates' -int 2
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