I am sure I must have missed the post, but I simply cannot find any solution for Parallels 9:
How do I create a virtual machine *without* a virtual harddisk? I found a post covering the procedure for an much older version of parallels, but the GUI changed since then.
I want to run a Linux Live CD in Parallels 9 directly from the Live ISO, PuppyLinux, CT's Surfix, Tails, etc.... all Debian (Ubuntu) based. I do not need a Parallels .hdd file at all.
What I managed is creating the VM Guest,
choose manual configuration,
uncheck "connect HD",
connect the Live ISO as default CD and
change "Boot order" to CD
But still there is a 512MB .hdd file created?
How do I drop the harddisk completely?
My configuration is Mac OS X 10.9 and Parallels 9.0 on a brand new MacBook Pro 15''.
I am very surprised that it does not hail with google hits on this one. If you try the same with VirtualBox there are numerous explanations.
Help very much appreciated, thanks.
Last edited: Dec 27, 2013
