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Entering Your Windows Product Key and Other Configuration Information

The Parallels Windows Express installation option is ready to collect some of the information it needs to automate the installation process.

Product Key, Name, and Organization

  1. Enter your Windows product key, which is usually located on the back of the Windows CD case or inside the Windows envelope. The dashes in the product key are entered automatically, so just enter the alphanumeric characters. Be careful not to lose the product key, because you may need it in the future if you need to reinstall Windows.

  2. Enter your name by using the alphanumeric keys and the space key. Do not use any special characters, including apostrophes.

  3. Enter your organization's name, if appropriate. This field is optional.

  4. Click the ‘Next’ button.

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