If I delete Windows and Parallels...

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by RachelW1, May 20, 2018.

  1. RachelW1

    RachelW1 Junior Member

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    Hi,

    If I want to delete Windows 7 that I have on my mac AND Parallels, will I be able to re-install them again in the future if I need to get access to them again?

    I'm getting ready to no longer need Windows on a daily basis since I am switching jobs and I would love to delete both programs to free up the disk space on my mac, but am not sure if I want to lose the option to access them forever.

    Thank you!
     
  2. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    Yes, you can delete the virtual machine and uninstall Parallels Desktop then reinstall it later. If you don't want to create Windows again after re-installation of Parallels Desktop then you can move the virtual machine to an external drive.
     
  3. RachelW1

    RachelW1 Junior Member

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    Thanks for the reply! So Would I just take the Windows7.pvm file and move that to an external drive and that would keep it all in tact? Thanks!
     
  4. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    Yes, you are correct. Make sure Windows is properly shutdown before moving the pvm file.
     

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