Image file is located on an External File

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by ungurea, May 3, 2017.

  1. ungurea

    ungurea Bit poster

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    Hi,
    I just bought Windows 10 Home Edition, to be installed via Parallels latest version. Now the problem is I want to install windows on an External HardDrive, not on my actual SSD from my Mac. Is that even possible, I get to a point where I get No image file.
    See the first screenshot. After that, I have copied the Windows 10 image file to my desktop, and the same thing happens, why is that?
    So far this was the worst product I ever tried. I paid for it and it doesn't even work!
    And yes I read that FAQ article about No images are available and it didn't help at all, the image is not mounted.

    Thank you in advance

    Best Regards.
     

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  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hi @ungurea, yes, it is possible! Please check out this article to get more information.
     
  3. ungurea

    ungurea Bit poster

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    The solution was really simple, install like the documentation stated, but uncheck - this product needs an activation key, then the windows will install without any issue, after that activate the windows with the key Microsoft have provided - you should really check into that.
     
  4. Ajith1

    Ajith1 Parallels Support

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    If you have downloaded a single language ISO or an N-Type ISO instead of normal Windows 10 ISO this issue happens sometimes at that time, you can complete the installation by just disabling the express installation in Parallels Wizard.
     

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