Window 7 won't load on Parallel Desktop 11

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by AmusanU, Feb 17, 2016.

  1. AmusanU

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    I got the parallel desktop 11 trial version and try to get window 7 on it but it won't boot .. It keeps giving me this message
     

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    AmusanU, Feb 17, 2016
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  2. RayH1

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    I am having the same problem loading Windows 10.
     
    RayH1, Feb 17, 2016
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  3. Sylvester@Parallels

    Sylvester@Parallels Parallels Support

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    Hi,
    What is the source of installation ? are you using a DVD or an image file to install Windows 7.
     
    Sylvester@Parallels, Feb 17, 2016
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  4. AmusanU

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    I'm using a DVD file to install Windows 7
     
    AmusanU, Feb 17, 2016
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  5. Dhruba@Parallels

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    Hi @AmusanU, please try to get the .iso image file to install Windows.
     
    Dhruba@Parallels, Feb 18, 2016
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  6. AmusanU

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    Okay , I should get .iso image file instead of Dvd file to install windows right ? How do i get .iso image file ?
     
    AmusanU, Feb 18, 2016
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  7. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    If you need to install or reinstall Windows 7, you can use this page to download a disc image (ISO file) to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Feb 18, 2016
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  8. LandoN2

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    Hi, I am having the same problem but with no disk just the download. What shall I do?
     
    LandoN2, Mar 20, 2016
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  9. Arunn

    Arunn Parallels Support

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    Hi, Make sure the file you have downloaded is in ISO format. If yes, follow the steps in this article.
     
    Arunn, Mar 20, 2016
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  10. Hovv

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    Where do we download the iso format files for Windows 10?
     
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    Hovv, Mar 21, 2016
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  11. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hello Hove, please click on this link to download Windows 10 .iso and install as suggested in this article.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Mar 21, 2016
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