Extremely slow install of Windows 10

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by JohnT5, Nov 13, 2016.

  1. JohnT5

    JohnT5 Bit poster

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    Mac Mini running Sierra 10.12.1 Installed Parallels okay, but when I attempted to install Windows 10 the install is extremely slow after copying files. It's been attempting to install for over 7 hours without completion. Parallel Wizard screen is black while the system continues trying to install. This is my second attempt installing Window 10 with the same results. MacOS and Parallels seem to be running fine, though a bit slow. Windows is home version from a USB install.

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    For whatever reason Window 10 would hang and not startup after its install from the USB device. Since I couldn't find any meaningful support from Parallels I tried downloading the ISO version directly from the Micorsoft site and used the key supplied with the USB to install the ISO version. That worked. If you have this problem give this a try.
     
    Last edited: Nov 16, 2016
  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hello JohnT5, please check out this article to improve the performance of your Windows virtual machine.
     

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