Virtual Machine retro-compatibility (from Parallels 11 to Parallels 8)

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Pedrera, Jan 28, 2016.

  1. Pedrera

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    Hello. I purchase a license for Parallels 11 and installed my Windows 7 VM succesfully.
    I remember I already purchased in the past a Parallels 8 license, so my question: can I use (or convert) the actual VM created under Parallels 11 into my Parallels 8 installation ?
    Thank you all in advance.
     
    Pedrera, Jan 28, 2016
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  2. Sylvester@Parallels

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    Hello Pedrera,
    Yes, you can use the same virtual machine files with different versions of Parallels Desktop, Parallels Desktop would automatically retrieve the virtual machine files immediately after the installation from the earlier version.
     
    Sylvester@Parallels, Jan 28, 2016
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  3. Pedrera

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    earlier version ? My question is about copy virtual machine files from the newest Parallels 11 to the oldest 8... Do you confirm that I can use NEW VM with OLD Parallels version ?
     
    Pedrera, Jan 29, 2016
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  4. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hello Pedrera,
    Yes, you are right! You can use the new virtual machine and it files on the earlier versions of Parallels Desktop.
    In order to transfer the existing virtual machine to new or old Parallels Desktop, kindly follow this article.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Feb 4, 2016
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  5. Pedrera

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    tks
     
    Pedrera, Feb 4, 2016
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  6. MarkR2

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    You can convert of course


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    MarkR2, Feb 4, 2016
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  7. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    You are welcome! Feel free to reach out anytime. We are here to help. Thanks!
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Feb 4, 2016
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