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This article gives instructions on installing Windows on your Mac for the first time to use with Parallels Desktop.

You can also:

• Import data from your Windows PC to your Mac. For instructions, see KB
• Upgrade an existing Windows 7, 8 or virtual machine to Windows For instructions, see KB
• See the list of supported Windows versions in KB

Install Parallels Desktop for Mac

If you are new to Parallels Desktop for Mac, download the latest version here.

If you are already a Parallels Desktop user, proceed with the next steps.

Download Windows

Starting from Parallels Desktop for Mac 14 you can easily download Windows 10 via Parallels Desktop at the first Parallels Desktop start.

Click on Parallels icon in Mac menu bar > New > Get Windows 10 from Microsoft > Download Windows 10.

If you are running an earlier version of Parallels Desktop for Mac, visit this page to Download Windows 10 from Microsoft.

For earlier versions of Windows, please refer to retail stores or authorized online resellers, including www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar

Note: Get Windows 10 from Microsoft option is not available in Parallels Desktop for Business. It is advised to deploy custom virtual machine pre-configured for your business environment (see www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar). 

Please note that Parallels Desktop does not include a Microsoft Windows license. If you don’t have a Windows copy, you can purchase Windows 10 from the Microsoft Online Store:

Note:visit this page if you need help to choose Windows 10 edition: Home or Pro.

Install Windows from your source

Create a new virtual machine

Open Parallels www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar from the Applications folder and choose File > New.

Select Install Windows or another OS from DVD or image file, then click Continue.

Select an installation media

You may install Windows from a DVD or an .iso disc image, or a bootable USB drive.

Important: Windows installation files with an .exe extension can be used only to upgrade an existing Windows virtual machine (VM). If you are performing a new Windows installation, the .exe file will not work. Please contact local retailer to request either a physical disc or an .iso image.

Installation Assistant will detect available installation media automatically for installing Windows.

You can also switch to manual mode and choose the source for Windows installation.

Enter your Windows License Key

Click Continue. Enter Windows license key for automatic Windows activation upon installation.

If you don't have a Windows license key, click Continue and then Skip. To activate Windows later follow instructions from the article.

When you are ready, click Continue.

Select Windows Edition

Starting with Parallels Desktop 16 you can choose Windows edition before starting Windows installation, so you don't have to select Windows edition during installation.

Choose the required Windows edition and click Done button.

Select how you want to use Windows

Select how you want to use Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac Standard Edition:

And in Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro and Business Editions:

• Software development
• Software testing
• Design

To learn more about virtual machine profiles, visit KB

Specify a name and location

Name: You may specify a name for your virtual machine.

Location: The default location for Parallels Desktop virtual machines is /Users/username/Parallels/.

If you want to change your default virtual machine settings select Customize settings before installation. These settings can also be changed easily after installation.

Begin the installation

Click Continue and Windows installation will begin. Once Windows is installed, launch it by opening a Windows application or by clicking the Power button in the Control Center.

Install Parallels Tools

The first time Windows starts, Parallels Tools will be installed to allow seamless operation between Windows and macOS. Please do not cancel or stop the installation process. Once the Parallels Tools are installed, you will be prompted to restart Windows.

Troubleshooting

If you have any problems installing Windows from a DVD, or if you don't have a DVD drive, you can use another drive to create an .iso image and install from that. For instructions, see KB How to create an .iso image from a Windows installation DVD.

Other ways to create a Windows virtual machine

It is possible to create a Windows virtual machine by: