Removing Windows 11 without active parallels license

Discussion in 'Licensing and Activation' started by RogerM17, May 27, 2025 at 6:12 AM.

  1. RogerM17

    RogerM17 Bit poster

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    Hi, I just discovered that I did not remove windows when I discontinued use of parallels, and just found a large amount of space being taken up on my hard drive. Is it possible to remove Windows 11 without an active Parallels license? I downloaded it again thinking I could just use the trial to remove Windows, but of course it wants a renewal. I no longer need the Windows software I once had to use and have no other need for parallels.
    Thanks,
    Roger
     
    RogerM17, May 27, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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  2. Adeboye Adeotan

    Adeboye Adeotan Staff Member

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    Hi,

    Virtual machines are typically stored in /Users/<yourusername>/Parallels directory/folder

    You may navigate there and simply move it to Trash/bin and delete permanently.
     
    Adeboye Adeotan, May 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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  3. RogerM17

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    thanks! 27GB freed up :)
     
    RogerM17, May 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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