Installation of windows on virtual machine keeps cancelling

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration' started by Erin-Marie, Jun 16, 2020.

  1. Erin-Marie

    Erin-Marie Bit poster

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    my virtual machine is trying install windows but it keeps cancelling and I am getting this error message (see uploaded file) It states: Windows cannot create a partition on disk 0. error code : 0x80042565
    Not sure what else I can do
    Please help
     

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  2. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    Try to follow the steps given below and create a virtual machine.

    1. Download Windows 10 ISO - https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/software-download/windows10
    2. Start the virtual machine creation as mentioned in https://kb.parallels.com/4729 but when you are on the screen to select the ISO and continue to select "Locate Manually" then select "Continue without a source" then proceed to select Operating System.
    3. Choose the profile for your virtual machine.
    4. Give a name for the virtual machine and create. You will get a no boot screen.
    5. Use Actions (on Mac menu bar) > Stop.
    6. Now you can see the empty VM on Parallels Desktop Control Center.
    7. Now you can mount( https://kb.parallels.com/8638 ) the Windows 10 ISO and start the virtual machine which will start Windows installation manually.
    8. Don't enter Windows key during installation select "I don't have a key". You can complete the activation after the installation is complete.
    9. Install Parallels Tools (see http://kb.parallels.com/115835 for assistance).
     

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