In this article, we will show you how to install Windows 7 (any edition) on your Mac using the Parallels Desktop application.
This instruction only works for Macs on Intel processors.
1. The first thing you need to do is download the installer itself. We recommend using only original installers. You can download them from our catalog on the next page
2. The second step is to download the Parallels Desktop application for your Mac – this application will allow you to run an isolated environment that can be used for any operating system. In our case, for Windows 7. Download Parallels Desktop from the official website.
3. After installing the Parallels Desktop application, launch it and select “Install Windows or another OS from DVD or image file”. In our case, it will be an image. After selecting, click “Continue”.
4. Next, manually select where your image is located on the computer. Lifehack: If you just write your image to a flash drive, the application will detect it itself. Then click “Continue”.
5. Now you can enter your product key if you have one, or you can purchase it in our online store at the lowest prices. Instant key delivery to your email immediately after payment. You can purchase it in our catalog. Or you can uncheck the box and the installation will continue without the key, but you will still need to activate the system after it is fully installed.
6. Now, if desired, you can select the “application” of your Windows 7, in general, it does not matter which one you choose. You can select “Productivity” and click “Continue”.
7. Now you can set the name of your future OS, in our case it is Windows 7 Professional, you may have any other version. You can also, if desired, create a shortcut to launch your Windows and configure all parameters before the installation starts.
8. Now the installation itself begins. It is no different from the usual one if you were installing it on any other PC.
That’s it. The installation is complete. The virtual machine will automatically show you the desktop after installation.
If you did not enter the product key at the beginning of the installation, you will still need to enter it. The trial period for Windows 7 is 3 days. You can purchase original product keys for Windows 7 in our catalog.
