Window 7 won't load on Parallel Desktop 11

[AmusanU]

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

 

[RayH1]

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

I am having the same problem loading Windows 10.

 

[Sylvester@Parallels]

Hi,
What is the source of installation ? are you using a DVD or an image file to install Windows 7.

 

[AmusanU]

Hi,
What is the source of installation ? are you using a DVD or an image file to install Windows 7.

I'm using a DVD file to install Windows 7

 

[Dhruba@Parallels]

Hi @AmusanU, please try to get the .iso image file to install Windows.

 

[AmusanU]

Hi @AmusanU, please try to get the .iso image file to install Windows.

Okay , I should get .iso image file instead of Dvd file to install windows right ? How do i get .iso image file ?

 

[PaulChristopher@Parallels]

Okay , I should get .iso image file instead of Dvd file to install windows right ? How do i get .iso image file ?

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.

 

[LandoN2]

Hi, I am having the same problem but with no disk just the download. What shall I do?

Hi,
What is the source of installation ? are you using a DVD or an image file to install Windows 7.

 

[Arunn]

Hi, I am having the same problem but with no disk just the download. What shall I do?

Hi, Make sure the file you have downloaded is in ISO format. If yes, follow the steps in this article.

 

[Hovv]

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 of media with the Pro Extender https://peninja.com/my-proextender-review-and-results using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.

Where do we download the iso format files for Windows 10?

 

[PaulChristopher@Parallels]

Hello Hove, please click on this link to download Windows 10 .iso and install as suggested in this article.