How to install Win 7 retail download?

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by DanielU, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. DanielU

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    Hi there,

    I just purchased Parallels, and then purchased Windows 7 Pro from Microsoft's site and downloaded the 3 files for Windows 7. I installed Parallels and and am trying to now install Win 7 when Parallels starts up using the New windows installation wizard.

    The 3 files I downloaded from MS after purchase were:

    Win7-P-Retail-en-us-x86
    setup1.box
    setup2.box

    The problem is that the wizard is asking me to locate either the DVD of the windows installation or an .iso image. None of my Win 7 files can be recognized because they are not .iso files and therefore I can't get Win 7 installed. Am I going to have to buy another copy of Win 7 on DVD in order to get this to install? Are these files I purchased from MS of no use in Parallels?

    Any help is appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
  2. Sam Steiger

    Sam Steiger Bit poster

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    same issue

    I am in need of the same solution...any hints?
     
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