Stupid question...can I use the on line purchase Win 10 to install Window ?

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RayC2

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As in Parallels instruction, install the Win 10 either by DVD disc or ISO, how about I install by Win 10 download version ?
 
PaulChris@Parallels said:
Hi Ray, yes, you can purchase Windows operating system from online and install it in Parallels Desktop as suggested in this article.
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Thanks Paul, I did saw this article before, as they mentioned below

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.

As above ask for physical disc or iso, that why I ask.
By the way, if I really on line purchase the Window, then where to put the files ???? Sorry to ask as this is the 1st time for me.
 
RayC2 said:
Thanks Paul, I did saw this article before, as they mentioned below

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.

As above ask for physical disc or iso, that why I ask.
By the way, if I really on line purchase the Window, then where to put the files ???? Sorry to ask as this is the 1st time for me.
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It's OK, you can ask Microsoft for the .iso Windows file after purchase. Then you will be able to download it and then open download folder and copy and paste it on your Desktop. (it will be more simple to find it here).
Let us know if you have any other questions.
 
Maria@Parallels said:
It's OK, you can ask Microsoft for the .iso Windows file after purchase. Then you will be able to download it and then open download folder and copy and paste it on your Desktop. (it will be more simple to find it here).
Let us know if you have any other questions.
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Thanks Maria, I just bought Win 10 in USB, so just plug in and can setup automatically ? Also do I need to separate the hard disc partition ?
 
RayC2 said:
Thanks Maria, I just bought Win 10 in USB, so just plug in and can setup automatically ? Also do I need to separate the hard disc partition ?
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Yes, you can plug it in and then start the installation.
You don't need the separate HD partition for VM.

Let me know if you need any help.
 
Maria@Parallels said:
Yes, you can plug it in and then start the installation.
You don't need the separate HD partition for VM.

Let me know if you need any help.
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Hi Maria,
So after I install Win 10, then I would like to migrate my PC files, program to Mac, then I need to use 'Parallel Transporter', is now paid, it is not free ? Install this on PC or Mac ?

For example, if I have Word, Excel, outlook in my old PC machine, after this migration, I have both Word, Excel, outlook in VM and my old PC ? Thanks
 
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