Clean Install - Windows 7 > Windows 10 > Office Pro 2016 (download only)

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Mik1, Nov 12, 2015.

  1. Mik1

    Mik1 Bit poster

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    I haven't installed anything yet, but I'm concerned that I'll run into issues. I'm only installing Windows because I want (aka need) Office Pro 2016. I already have all the license keys paid for all, I just can't find out if this will work or not.

    I have a brand new MBP (2.9ghz/512gb/16gb). Nothing installed, clean slate and I have an external DVD.
    I have an OEM 64 bit Windows 7 Disc ready for use, see article that Windows 10 upgrade is possible ([3] link below), and then I have a 64bit Office Pro 2016 via download only. All the instructions I see on Parallels.com says I need disc or iso for the MS Office install. Here is my plan [1]-[4].
    [1]. Install Parallels 11 - simple enough
    [2]. Install Windows 7 - http://kb.parallels.com/123284
    [3]. Upgrade to Windows 10 - http://kb.parallels.com/122884
    [4]. Install Office - http://kb.parallels.com/119310
    The problem I see is with [4]. I don't have a disc. I download a 4mb exe file and run that, which does the MS Office download, install, etc.
    Can anyone confirm if I can install MS Office via download from my freshly installed Windows 10 VM Install?

    Thanks for your time.


    -Mik
     
  2. Dhruba@Parallels

    Dhruba@Parallels

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    Hi Mik1,
    Yes, you can download the MS Office .exe file on the Windows side and install it normally how we install on a Windows PC.
     

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