This download time is dependent on your internet connection, so it could take anywhere from a few minutes to a couple hours. In Figure B, you’re able to select “Download Windows 10.” Selecting this option and pressing “Continue” will prompt you to the download page for Windows 10, as seen below in Figure D.Īfter you select “Install Windows,” your download will begin. If you already have a Windows 10 license key, you can download Windows 10 as a virtual machine and enter in the license key directly into the virtual machine to complete set up. In Figure C, you have an option to purchase Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro edition directly from the Microsoft store. Once you hit “Continue,” you will be directed to a new screen that allows you to choose which version of Windows 10 you’d like to purchase. In Figure B, “Get Windows 10 from Microsoft” is selected. This will bring up the Installation Assistant that will walk you through creating a new virtual machine.

If you decide to select “Skip” but still need to download Windows 10, you can manually “Add New” virtual machine by following this pathway: If you select “Install Windows,” this will begin a download of Microsoft Windows 10 automatically.

Make sure you’re running the latest build of Parallels DesktopĪs a new user, you will be prompted by the Installation Assistant to download and install Windows 10 as an automatic download, as seen below:.

Check Windows 10 system requirements that can be found directly from Microsoft.

Note: Before you can install Windows 10, please double-check the following requirements to have the best experience with Microsoft Windows 10 in Parallels Desktop: You can now purchase and download Microsoft Windows directly from the Parallels Desktop installation with a few simple clicks! Here is the easiest the fastest way of getting Windows 10 running on your Mac with Parallels Desktop, even if you do not have a license for Windows 10. We’ve made it so easy to get Windows 10 in Parallels Desktop®.

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