Need help creating VM from existing win 7 hard drive

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by muchmore, Jan 3, 2013.

  1. muchmore

    muchmore Bit poster

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    Hi - I have a windows 7 computer that I would like to turn into a VM to use on my mac with Parallels. I have the most recent version of Parallels, but I am having trouble creating the VM.

    Can I just place the SATA hard drive with my windows 7 installation in my mac and create a VM from it? From what I have read in the Parallels instructions, this does not really seem possible, though it would be great if it was. If this is not possible, how do I convert my licensed windows 7 hard drive into a useable VM on Parallels.

    Thanks for any help.
    Andrew
     
  2. Andrew@Parallels

    Andrew@Parallels Parallels Team

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    Hi Andrew,

    Placing your PC hard drive to Mac to create a VM will not be possible. The detailed instructions on how to migrate your Windows PC to Parallels Desktop VM can be found at http://kb.parallels.com/115007
     

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