Upgrade from XP pro to Win 7 pro

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by JVTPAR, Apr 28, 2014.

  1. JVTPAR

    JVTPAR Bit poster

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    I use Parallels 9 on a MacBook Pro running OS X (10.8.5) to run XP Pro. Is the easiest most foolproof way to go to Windows 7 simply to eliminate the current virtual machine (Article ID 5029) and then install Win 7 in a new VM (Article ID 4729) from my new Win 7 DVD with product key code? Then I would install the few pieces of software I need to use in Windows from their original installation discs. Anyone have experience with this method and know any pitfalls?
     
    JVTPAR, Apr 28, 2014
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  2. Looran@Parallels

    Looran@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi JVTPAR,

    The method you choose is full proof. You can remove the Windows XP Virtual Machine and create a new Windows 7 Virtual Machine using your DVD.

    If you would like to migrate your files from Windows XP to Windows 7, please follow the article below:

    http://kb.parallels.com/120738

    Hope this information was helpful.
     
    Looran@Parallels, Apr 28, 2014
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