Cloning an Existing Windows machine

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Brian Maden

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I'm in need of a new computer and would like to get a Mac instead of a windows machine. However, I would like to virtualize my existing windows machine and put it on the Mac. I don't want to lose any of my existing data or software. Is this possible with the Parallels software?
 
Hi Brian,
Yes, it is possible to virtualize your existing Windows PC to Parallels Virtual Machine without loosing any information or data in your Windows PC.
Please follow the steps as given in the knowledge-base article : http://kb.parallels.com/115007 to migrate a Windows PC to Parallels Desktop Virtual Machine
Before migrating the Windows PC, please ensure it is running a BIOS or EFI/UEFI by following the steps as given at http://kb.parallels.com/115815
 
MaheeshwarParallels said:
Hi Brian,
Yes, it is possible to virtualize your existing Windows PC to Parallels Virtual Machine without loosing any information or data in your Windows PC.
Please follow the steps as given in the knowledge-base article : http://kb.parallels.com/115007 to migrate a Windows PC to Parallels Desktop Virtual Machine
Before migrating the Windows PC, please ensure it is running a BIOS or EFI/UEFI by following the steps as given at http://kb.parallels.com/115815
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Thank you for your help. as soon as I get my mac i'll give it a try.
Best regards
 
Hello, i've just migrate windows xp activated from old computer tu parallels 9 but when start windows, parallels can't finish the installation because windows is not activate. So if I try to activate with a old serials or with telephone it is not possible because is a mono license. I can't start in safety modality because the installation is not finished. Can you help me?
 
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