There are a few key reasons to upgrade to Parallels 14 from an earlier version. The biggest is that version 13.x won't run on macOS Mojave. A new macOS version will always require an update to key utilities like Parallels Desktop. The new OS will have features that will impair the functionality of or outright prevent the software from running. “Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac joins our long history of innovations in ease of use and personalization,” Parallels president Jack Zubarev says in a prepared statement.
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- Windows virtual machines (VMs) running under Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac. Existing owners of the standard edition can upgrade to version 12 for £34.99 (inc.VAT, or £29.16 ex.
- Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Home Edition; Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac Home Edition. Also make sure that you are running the latest update of Parallels Desktop for Mac. NOTE: Windows 10 free upgrade policy from Microsoft ended on July, 29. You may purchase a Windows 10 license from Microsoft at.
- Jul 02, 2018 Parallels Desktop 13 will work with Windows 7, According to our licensing policy, an upgrade to Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac is supported from Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac and Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac.
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I want to upgrade my Windows virtual machine to Windows 10. How do I do that?
Parallels Desktop 9 is not an essential upgrade. However, it’s the most easy-to-use virtualisation tool available for the Mac, and well worth the price for anyone who needs to run Windows.
Parallels Upgrade To Windows 10
Before you proceed
Apple Mac Upgrades
In January 2020 Windows 7 will reach the end of extended support (no more security patches).
Please note that only the following versions of Windows are supported for the upgrade to Windows 10:
- Windows 7 SP1
- Windows 8.1 Update
For more information please refer to Microsoft Support: Windows 10 Specifications, Windows 10 Upgrade FAQ.
Also make sure that you are running the latest update of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
NOTE: Windows 10 free upgrade policy from Microsoft ended on July 29, 2016. You may purchase a Windows 10 license from Microsoft at:
Instructions
To upgrade your Windows virtual machine to Windows 10 please follow the upgrade path given below.
Step 1
- Even though Parallels Desktop automatically detects whether 32-bit or 64-bit Windows version is installed in the virtual machine, you can check which one you've got by clicking on Start menu > right clicking on Computer > Properties.
- Choose one of the links below depending on Windows version shown in computer's properties.
Download Tool Now (32-bit version)
Download Tool Now (64-bit version)
NOTE: for installing 64-bit version of Windows 10 please make sure your virtual machine has at least 2GB of RAM assigned. To check virtual machine's RAM please open configuration menu > Hardware > CPU & Memory.
To increase the memory you would need to shut down your virtual machine.
Also make sure that you have at least 10GB of free space available on the virtual hard disk for the upgrade. You can check the amount of a free space in File Explorer of your Windows VM (C: partition). To add more free space please visit KB 113972.
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Step 2
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- If you have Parallels Desktop Sharing Tools enabled, you can run the downloaded file from the Mac's Downloads folder.
- Run MediaCreationTool.exe and follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade Windows.
- Once the upgrade has finished you can shut Windows down and rename it.