Parallels Desktop for Mac: Windows Express Installation Option

Parallels needs to know which operating system you plan to install, so it can set the virtual machine parameters and collect the information necessary to automate the installation process.

Configure the Virtual Machine for Windows

1. Select the OS type by clicking the dropdown menu and choosing Windows from the list.
   
   
2. Select the OS version by clicking the dropdown menu and choosing Windows XP or Vista from the list.
   
   
3. Click the ‘Next’ button.
   
   

• Using the Windows Express Installation Option in Parallels
• The Parallels OS Installation Assistant
• Configuring a Virtual Machine for Windows
• Entering Your Windows Product Key and Other Configuration Information
• Name That Virtual Machine
• Performance: Should Windows or OS X Get Top Billing?
• Start the Windows Installation