How to install Windows on Mac with Parallels

You are very happy with your Mac, but for whatever reason you would need to be able to also access Windows. Maybe you need to use a program that can only be opened in the Microsoft operating system, maybe you want to check how a particular application works, maybe you just miss Windows. But is it possible without having to buy a new computer? It is thanks to the Parallels virtualization program! You only need to have Windows on a DVD, disk image or USB. Here's how to install Windows on Mac with Parallels .

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The first step is to download Parallels, the virtualization program that will allow you to install Windows on your Mac. To do this, access from Parallels home and go to 'Products> Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac' or go directly to //trial.parallels .com /? & lang = en & terr = en

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The program is paid. If you do not want to get hold of it, you can try the free version for 14 days. Click on the button that says "Try it" on the right of the screen and on the next screen you will have to enter your email .

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Write it and click "Download." Then, to start the download, click on "Download it" and accept; At that time, the Parallels installer download process will begin.

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Open the .dmg file that you just downloaded and double click to install.

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Accept the software license agreement when the installation program asks for it.

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Enter the password of your Mac to continue with the installation when the program asks for it and click "Accept".

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Give permission to Parallels to access your contacts.

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In order to continue, you will have to register. Click on "create a new account" and follow the instructions.

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The system will ask you for an activation key that you do not have. Click on "Get test" to use the software for free for 14 days. In the next window you will have to enter your email again to get that test key.

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You already have Parallels installed and activated! Now you just have to follow the instructions to install Windows on your Mac: select where you have it: DVD, image file or USB.

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In this way, Parallels will install the operating system in a separate virtual machine, so that you can use Windows on your Mac without having to restart the computer.