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Have you just installed Parallels Desktop for Mac and need to set up your first virtual machine? Odds are you’re looking for the latest version of Windows, right? Here are the instructions on how to install Windows 10 on Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac!
Parallels Desktop has been updated to version 13. Read How to Get Windows 10 on Mac with Parallels Desktop if you use Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac.
Get Windows 10 from Microsoft and/or download Windows 10 .iso image from Parallels VM wizard
First, you need to have the installation image and product key for your Window 10. Visit this link to find out all the details on where and how to purchase it.
Already have a Windows key? Download Windows from Parallels VM wizard:
Installing Windows
Step 1:
Start Parallels Desktop and click Install Windows or another OS from DVD or image file, then click Continue.
Step 2:
Parallels wizard will detect the installation media automatically.
Step 3 :
Enter your Windows product key and leave Express installation selected
Step 4 :
Choose your VM profile accordingly for better performance.
Step 5:
Specify a name (and change location if needed) for Windows 10 on your Mac. If you want the other user accounts on your Mac to have access to this installation of Windows, select “Share with other users of this Mac”.
Step 6 :
Start the installation and relax. Windows will automatically restart and Parallels Tools will automatically be installed on the first start.
That’s it! Easy peasy, right?! Enjoy using Windows 10 on your Mac!
Also, here is a few alternative methods for creating Windows 10 virtual machine using Parallels Desktop:
- Migrating Windows from PC: http://kb.parallels.com/115007
- Setting up Parallels Desktop based on existing Boot Camp partition: http://kb.parallels.com/112941
- Setting up Parallels Desktop virtual machine on external USB stick:http://kb.parallels.com/123364
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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 123929.
- Upgrade an existing Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 virtual machine to Windows 10. For instructions, see KB 122884.
- See the list of supported Windows versions in KB 124223.
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 Amazon.com.
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 new virtual machine
Open Parallels Desktop.app 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 how you want to use Windows
Select how you want to use Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac Home Edition:
- Productivity
- Games only
And in Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro and Business Editions:
- Software development
- Software testing
- Design
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To learn more about virtual machine profiles, visit KB 123878.
Specify a name and location
Name: You may specify a name for your virtual machine.
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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.
Other ways to create a Windows virtual machine
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It is possible to create a Windows virtual machine by:
Troubleshooting
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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 4917: How to create an .iso image from a Windows installation DVD.