Hi, If anyone can please help me.......... First, I want to state that I am not a tech wizard by any means. But I need to understand how I can upgrade my Windows 7.1 to Windows 10 Pro to run my Windows-based applications like QuickBooks and my tax preparation software program. In addition to support for Windows 7 being phased out, my number one concern for my CPA-based Tax Practice is security. I am currently using Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac. A Parallels support person set up my Windows 7 virtual window seven years ago. I am still running the Yosemite OS due to current hardware equipment (16 year old Canon desktop scanner; was lucky to find a driver when I had to upgrade to 7 from Vista). I know I need to upgrade to Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac it run Windows 10. I am running on a late 2012 iMac. Can I just buy Windows 10 Pro and install it in a new virtual window? Or is it safe to install Windows 10 Pro directly over Windows 7 in my current virtual window? My other major concern would be a ransomware attack. I would think it best to install Windows 10 Pro in a new virtual window (if possible) and then I can delete the Windows 7 virtual window after I re-install my Windows-based apps and corresponding client data in the Windows 10 virtual window. I don't mind purchasing Windows Pro 10 although I googled somewhere that since I had 7, that I could upgrade to 10 (Home or Pro). Any directions or order of steps or information that I should be aware of would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks! Brian
@BrianC19 Hi, Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac is not compatible with Mac OS Yosemite. For reference please refer to this KB article https://kb.parallels.com/114381 apparently it is not possible to install Windows 10 virtual machine using Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac. Please upgrade your Mac OS and Parallels Desktop so that we can install Windows 10 virtual machines.
