Parallels Desktop For Mac Virtual Machine Windows

07-03-2021

Parallels Desktop For Mac Virtual Machine Windows

I started a Windows virtual machine in Parallels Desktop, but can't see Windows desktop, there is only Mac OS X desktop shown with Windows Start menu icon in Dock. Resolution This virtual mchine is in Coherence view mode.
I have Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac, and want to migrate windows from a PC (New Virtual Machine) I tried the 2 migration method: Network and External storage device. The migration could not be completed.

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

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Parallels Desktop is the best way to run Windows on your Mac. It offers lots of flexibility when it comes to which operating systems it can run and it offers a customizable experience to make it your own. Parallels Desktop is virtualization software for macOS. It lets you run multiple operating systems like Windows 10, Linux, and macOS inside virtual installations on your Mac. While it might not be as fast as a local installation, using a VM is the convenient way to run Windows and its software on a Mac. Parallels Desktop is the best way to run Windows on your Mac. It offers lots of flexibility when it comes to which operating systems it can run and it offers a customizable experience to make it your own. Parallels Desktop provides support for a plethora of operating systems, such as Windows (going from Windows 3.11 to Windows 8), MS-DOS, RED Hat Enterprise, Fedora, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Suse Linux Enterprise, Mandriva, Solaris, Chrome OS, Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard Server or Android. Parallels Desktop is virtualization software for macOS. It lets you run multiple operating systems like Windows 10, Linux, and macOS inside virtual installations on your Mac. While it might not be as fast as a local installation, using a VM is the convenient way to run Windows and its software on a Mac.

Import an existing virtual machine from other Parallels Desktop editions. See KB 123833 for more information.
Upgrade an existing Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 virtual machine to Windows 10. For instructions, see KB 122884.

Take the following steps to install Windows on your Mac using a Microsoft Windows installation DVD or an .iso disc image file.

Step 1: Purchase Windows

Parallels Desktop Lite does not include Microsoft Windows. 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.

After the purchase please visit the Download Windows 10 page to create your own installation media and the Windows 10 page to learn more about upgrade from previous Windows versions.

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

Step 2: Create a new virtual machine

Start Parallels Desktop Lite and click on File in the application menu, and then select New.

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

Step 3: Select the 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 install to create a new Windows VM, the .exe installation file will not work. Please contact a 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.

Step 4: Enter your Windows product key

Click Continue. In the Windows Product Key window, leave Express installation selected.

Note: If you uncheck Express installation, you will need to install Parallels Tools manually after the Windows installation.

When you are ready, click Continue.

Step 5: Select how you want to use Windows

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

Productivity
Games only

To learn more about virtual machine profiles, visit KB123294.

Step 6: 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/Documents/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.

Step 7: 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 Parallels virtual machines list.