How to install Windows 7 on Parallels 9?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by brettr2, Jun 9, 2014.

  1. brettr2

    brettr2 Junior Member

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    I have OS X 10.9.3 and Parallels 9.0.24229. I'm trying to install Win7 Premium x64 from an ISO.

    Everything seems to go fine. Then after this window in the Win7 setup:

    Setup Is starting

    Another window displays with this message:

    Select the operating system you want to install
    There are no images available

    I can't go any further after this. Does Win7 not work with Parallels 9?
     
  2. Ram@Parallels

    Ram@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi brettr2,

    Windows 7 is compatible with Parallels Desktop 9, Please refer to http://bit.ly/1hrSUe0 for list of Supported Guest OS in Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac.

    Please follow the steps suggested at http://kb.parallels.com/4729 to install Windows 7 on Parallels Desktop 9.
     
  3. brettr2

    brettr2 Junior Member

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    Your steps don't work, per the error message I posted above.
     
  4. Ram@Parallels

    Ram@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi brettr2,

    Please generate a report id as suggested at http://kb.parallels.com/9058 and provide us the problem report number.

    Note: Generate report id when the error appears.
     
  5. brettr2

    brettr2 Junior Member

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    Report ID: 45066465.

    Do I need to do anything else or will you reply to this thread?
     
  6. Ram@Parallels

    Ram@Parallels Parallels Support

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  7. brettr2

    brettr2 Junior Member

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    I removed the old ISO and tried the one you referenced. I get the same exact error. Report ID is 45069309.

    Do you have some other suggestion?
     
  8. Specimen

    Specimen Product Expert

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  9. brettr2

    brettr2 Junior Member

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    I don't think so. The floppy is not connected.
     
  10. Ram@Parallels

    Ram@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi brettr2,

    Please follow the steps as suggested below:

    1. Please follow the steps suggested at http://kb.parallels.com/4729 to initiate installation.
    2. In Step 4 where it says Enter your Windows product key uncheck "Express installation" and uncheck “This version requires a product key” > click continue.

    Note: If you uncheck Express installation, you will need to manually install Parallels Tools as suggested at http://kb.parallels.com/115835 after installation and manually activate Windows 7.
     
  11. brettr2

    brettr2 Junior Member

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    That worked! Thanks.
     
  12. Ram@Parallels

    Ram@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi brettr2,

    Glad that your has been resolved. Feel free to get back to us if you need any assistance.
     

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