How to remove an operating system and install another

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Rick6, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Rick6

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    I am new to all of this so bear with me. I installed parallels and followed the procedures to install windows. After installation was complete i saw that windows home edition was installed. How do i remove this version and install windows pro? I have a key for the pro version.
    Also, when i do try to install the pro version do i put the .iso file on a usb and the system will recognize this?

    Thanks
     
    Rick6, Aug 8, 2018
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  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hi @Rick6, you can shut down the running virtual machine, move to Trash and then start installing a new Windows virtual machine as suggested in this article to check if that works.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Aug 8, 2018
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  3. Rick6

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    In step 2 it states: Plug in the Windows 10 installation USB stick to your Mac. On the usb stick should i format it for ntfs and then just copy the .iso file to the stick?
    I am pretty new to this as this is the first apple computer that i purchased. Been windows for many years.
     
    Rick6, Aug 8, 2018
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  4. Arun@Parallels

    Arun@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi @Rick6 , if you have a bootable USB stick you can use it . Or else you can download the iso file and direct install using that.
     
    Arun@Parallels, Aug 9, 2018
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  5. Rick6

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    thanks for the help
     
    Rick6, Aug 10, 2018
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  6. Arun@Parallels

    Arun@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi @Rick6 , you are welcome. Please reach us anytime for further assistance.
     
    Arun@Parallels, Aug 10, 2018
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