How to copy my "DesktopPC Win7-HDD" to a virtual mashine?

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by ChristophT, Sep 6, 2011.

  1. ChristophT

    ChristophT Bit poster

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    Hi everyone!

    I have a problem.
    My Desktop-Computer crashed some Days ago but i need the Software, which is running on that PC.
    So - now I'm thinking to copy that HDD to my Mac with parallels and use it as a virtual System, BUT:

    Parallels-Tools allowing that switching only, if i run a windows tool before transferring the system. It is not possible anymore!

    What can i do now?
    Is there any possibility to transfer that OS to a virtual Drive?

    (Okay, sorry for that question - but every Software is allowed. So maybe so "other" tools can help me?)


    Thx!
    Bye

    Chris
     
  2. ShannonA

    ShannonA Member

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    To transfer windows into Parallels, the Windows OS must be running on a separate machine outside of the Mac OS. You will have to "Stand Up" the Windows machine in it's own box before migration to Parallels.
     

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