Parallels 7 and existing Windows 7 on external drive

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by KarlBuehrens, Jun 11, 2013.

  1. KarlBuehrens

    KarlBuehrens Bit poster

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    Is it possible to set up Parallels 7 to run an existing Windows 7 that is already installed on an external drive? The drive will be removed from an operational PC.
    I would just like to leave the Windows intact, but have Parallels access it via the external drive.
    Thanks.
     
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2013
    KarlBuehrens, Jun 11, 2013
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  2. kat

    kat Product Expert

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    Unfortunately, if it is not a vm the short answer would be no.
    You do have several options: you could migrate it to a vm this is a knowledge base article about migration/transfer: http://kb.parallels.com/en/115007

    If your goal is to run a VM from an external drive you can do that.
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2013
    kat, Jun 17, 2013
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