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Utsanjan Maity
July 20, 2025

A Guide to PD Runner for Parallels Desktop

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on PD Runner, a helpful tool designed for Parallels Desktop users. If you're looking to effortlessly start your virtual machines (VMs) on your Mac, PD Runner might be exactly what you need. This tool is primarily for research and educational purposes. We'll cover everything from how it works to troubleshooting common issues.

PD Runner currently supports Parallels Desktop v18 and later, & below v19. As of v0.3.8, it specifically focuses on starting your virtual machines. For download links, scroll to the bottom of this page.

PD Runner Interface Screenshot

⚙️ How to Use PD Runner

There are two main ways to use PD Runner, depending on how you've installed it. If you're using the regular application version, getting started is straightforward:

💡 Using the Application Version

Once you launch the PD Runner application, a new icon will appear in your Mac's menu bar (located at the top of your screen). Simply click this menu bar icon. A list of all the virtual machines currently on your Mac will pop up. Choose the VM you want to start from this list, and PD Runner will handle the rest.

🌟 Installing and Using the .pkg Version

For those using the .pkg (installer package) version of PD Runner, you'll need to follow a few specific steps to ensure a smooth installation:

  1. First, download the official Parallels Desktop installer if you haven't already.
  2. Next, download the "PD Runner.zip" file from the downloads section at the bottom of this page.
  3. Once downloaded, unzip the file to get the "PD Runner.pkg" installer file.
  4. Run the .pkg file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  5. If you have issues, reinstall Parallels Desktop and repeat the steps.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to some common questions about PD Runner:

1. Why do I need to enter a password when I first run PD Runner?

Starting with Parallels Desktop version 17.1.0, a new security measure was introduced. PD Runner bypasses this by briefly changing your system time. To allow PD Runner to do this, it needs to install a "Privileged Helper" tool. This helper requires your administrator password for installation. If you don't install this helper, you'll have to enter your password every time you start a virtual machine with PD Runner.

2. Why doesn't PD Runner show any windows when it starts?

PD Runner is designed to be a menu-bar application. This means it doesn't have a main window like most programs. Instead, once it starts, you'll only see its icon in your Mac's menu bar. All its functions are accessed by clicking this icon.

3. Do I need to rename my virtual machines to use PD Runner?

No, you don't. PD Runner is smart enough to automatically detect and list all the virtual machines present on your system, regardless of their names.

4. I received an error message during helper installation. What should I do?

If you see the error code "Domain=CFError DomainLaunchd Code=9", please open your Mac's Terminal application and run the following command. You'll need to enter your administrator password when prompted (double-click to copy):

sudo launchctl enable system/com.lihaoyun6.PD-Runner-Helper

After running this command, restart PD Runner, and it should work correctly. If your system displays a message like "com.lihaoyun6.pd-runner-helper will damage your computer," this usually means the temporary developer certificate used for the helper has expired. To fix this:

  • Find the "Uninstall-Helper" app that came with your PD Runner download.
  • Run this "Uninstall-Helper" app to remove any old helper files.
  • Then, try opening PD Runner again.

If you face any other issues not covered here, please feel free to leave a comment below!

📦 Download Releases

Here is an archive containing all available versions of PD Runner, PD Cracker, PD Activation Tool, and PD Crack Tool for the latest releases of Parallels Desktop. Please note that PD Runner officially supports Parallels Desktop versions up to 18.1.1 and earlier.

⚠️ To achieve the best results, we recommend using the latest PD Crack Tool for Parallels versions 20 and above. If you are using Parallels Desktop version 19 or earlier, the PD Runner will not be compatible. Instead, you've to use the PD Activation Tool. We have a separate blog post dedicated to these tools.


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