Downloaded Parallels but dont have enough memory

[RikR]

I downloaded parallels and it is saying that I need more memory than my macbook pro has without anything on the computer. I just want to set up my computer to run windows software to do menial tasks such as spreadsheets and document uploading but I dont need to RDP in to my PC on the daily.

 

[Manoj@Parallels]

Hi RikR,
Please provide us the error message you get while starting Parallels Desktop on your Mac, so that we can check and assist you better.

 

[RikR]

Its not that its an error message its that I dont have enough space on a macbook pro to even install and run the virtualization software. Once I install it do I need to have my PC running to access files and run windows on the mac?

 

[Manoj@Parallels]

Hi RikR,
Please find the system requirements http://kb.parallels.com/122662 to install & run Windows as Virtual Machine with Parallels Desktop on your Mac.

 

[RikR]

Its not so much a system requirement. I guess I am asking if I want to run windows do I need to have a PC to virtualize off of?

 

[Manoj@Parallels]

Hi RikR,
You can install Windows from an installation disc or ISO image file on Parallels Desktop. Please refer to http://kb.parallels.com/4729

 

[RikR]

thank you