While Parallels has always done an excellent job of running Windows on your Mac, (I’ve used it ever since buying my first black MacBook back in 2007), the latest version, number 8, of the venerable [DIRECT LINK] Note: Amazon is currently offering the full version of Parallels Desktop 8 for $58.10.
So why am I suggesting that you do things the 'hard' way, and use the Custom install option? Well, the Windows Express option does most of the work for you, which takes the fun, or at least the challenge, out of it. The Windows Express option also doesn't let you directly configure many settings, including type of network, memory, disk space, and other parameters.
The Custom install method gives you access to all of these configuration options, yet it's still simple to use. Using the OS Installation Assistant. Shared Networking. This option takes advantage of your Mac's built-in ability to share a network connection with other computers. This built-in function is similar to Windows ICS (Internet Connection Sharing).
Bridged Ethernet. This is the option I recommend. It takes advantage of your Mac's ability to respond to more than one IP address on its Ethernet or wireless connection port. In essence, one IP address will be used for your Mac, and a separate IP address will be assigned to the Windows virtual machine. This makes the Windows virtual machine appear as if it's just another computer on your home or office network. Host-only Networking. This option lets the Windows virtual machine access your Mac and nothing else.
This is the minimum level of networking necessary for your Mac and the Windows virtual machine to share files. Networking is not required. This one is pretty self-explanatory.
But remember: even if you don’t have a network or an Internet connection, you may still want to use the Host-only Networking option instead, so you can share files between OS X and Windows. Select the Networking Option to use. Enter a name for Parallels to use for this virtual machine. Enable file sharing by putting a check mark next to the 'Enable file sharing' option. This will let you share files in your Mac's Home folder with your Windows virtual machine.
If you wish, enable user profile sharing by placing a check mark next to the ‘Enable user profile sharing’ option. This allow the Windows virtual machine to access files on your Mac desktop and in your Mac user folder. I prefer to leave this option unchecked, and to manually create shared folders later on. This allows me to make file sharing decisions on a folder-by-folder basis.
Click the More Options triangle. The 'Create icon on the Desktop' option is checked by default. It's up to you whether you want an icon of the Windows virtual machine on your Mac desktop. I uncheck this option because my desktop is cluttered enough already. It's also up to you whether to enable the 'Share virtual machine with other Mac users' option or not. When enabled, this option allows anyone who has an account on your Mac to access the Windows virtual machine. Enter a location for storing the virtual machine information.
You can accept the default location or use the 'Choose' button to specify a different location. I prefer to store my virtual machines on a separate partition. If you want to choose something other than the default location, click the 'Choose' button and follow the onscreen instructions. Click the ‘Next’ button.
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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. Upgrade an existing Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 virtual machine to Windows 10.
For instructions, see. See the list of supported Windows versions in. Instructions. If you are new to Parallels Desktop for Mac, download the latest version. If you are already a Parallels Desktop user, proceed with the next steps.
If you are running 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 from Microsoft. For earlier versions of Windows, please refer to retail stores or authorized online resellers, including. 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: if you need help to choose Windows 10 edition: Home or Pro. Open Parallels Desktop.app from the Applications folder and choose File New. Click Install Windows or another OS from DVD or image file, then click Continue.
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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.
Parallels Wizard will detect the installation media automatically for installing Windows. You can also switch to manual mode and choose the source for Windows installation. Click Continue. In the Windows Product Key window, leave Express installation selected. Note: If you uncheck Express installation, you will need to after the Windows installation.
When you are ready, click Continue. 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 To learn more about virtual machine profiles, visit.
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. 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 Parallels Virtual Machines list. 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: How to create an.iso image from a Windows installation DVD. Other ways to create a Windows virtual machine using Parallels Desktop It is possible to create a Windows virtual machine by:.
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