Installing Windows 10

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by ShaneG2, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. ShaneG2

    ShaneG2 Bit poster

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    I'm new to this, but I am trying to install Windows 10 to my Mac for the first time. In Paralells Wizard it's not identifying the .iso automatically. The file is called Win10_1607_English_x64.iso. When I drop the file on it states that it is Unable to Detect Operating System. If I continue anyway it looks like it is going to work with a Windows install and takes me to a blue screen where it wants me to input the Windows product key only to say it doesn't work when I just purchased it today.

    Any ideas or tips where to start?
     
    ShaneG2, Feb 2, 2017
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  2. ShaneG2

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    Well I figured out the 64 bit was the problem so I switched to the 32 bit and got it to recognize however now I am stuck on a blue screen with Windows setup. It says Select the operating system you want to install. Below that it says No Images Are Available.
     
    ShaneG2, Feb 2, 2017
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  3. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hi ShaneG2, make sure you have Windows 10 ISO is downloaded completely. Try disabling Express Installation and choose "Custom" in Parallels Desktop installation wizard and continue with the Windows installation manually.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Feb 2, 2017
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  4. ChrisH8

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    PaulChris' solution worked for me. I had to do the custom install for mine to work as well.
     
    ChrisH8, Apr 21, 2017
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  5. Arun@Parallels

    Arun@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Thank you. Please reach us for further assistance.
     
    Arun@Parallels, Apr 21, 2017
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