Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac is fully compatible with macOS 10.14 Mojave. Older Parallels Desktop versions* only partially support working on macOS Mojave due to technical reasons and the following issues may occur (included but not limited to): Issues allowing Parallels Desktop system extensions. Powerful virtualization solutions like Parallels 11 Desktop make it possible for Mac users to run both OS X and Windows 10 at the same time. But even more impressive, Parallels let you run Windows.
Question
I want to upgrade my Windows virtual machine to Windows 10. How do I do that?
Before you proceed
In January 2020 Windows 7 will reach the end of extended support (no more security patches).
Picsart download for windows 10. Please note that only the following versions of Windows are supported for the upgrade to Windows 10:
![Windows Windows](/uploads/1/3/3/2/133277878/156631505.png)
- Windows 7 SP1
- Windows 8.1 Update
For more information please refer to Microsoft Support: Windows 10 Specifications, Windows 10 Upgrade FAQ.
Also make sure that you are running the latest update of Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Boot a different mac os from hard drive. Can you download differnet mac versions. NOTE: Windows 10 free upgrade policy from Microsoft ended on July 29, 2016. You may purchase a Windows 10 license from Microsoft at:
Instructions
To upgrade your Windows virtual machine to Windows 10 please follow the upgrade path given below.
Parallels For Mac And Windows 10
Step 1
- Even though Parallels Desktop automatically detects whether 32-bit or 64-bit Windows version is installed in the virtual machine, you can check which one you've got by clicking on Start menu > right clicking on Computer > Properties.
- Choose one of the links below depending on Windows version shown in computer's properties.
Download Tool Now (32-bit version)
Download Tool Now (64-bit version)
NOTE: for installing 64-bit version of Windows 10 please make sure your virtual machine has at least 2GB of RAM assigned. To check virtual machine's RAM please open configuration menu > Hardware > CPU & Memory.
To increase the memory you would need to shut down your virtual machine.
Also make sure that you have at least 10GB of free space available on the virtual hard disk for the upgrade. You can check the amount of a free space in File Explorer of your Windows VM (C: partition). To add more free space please visit KB 113972.
Windows Hello Parallels
Step 2
Parallels Mac Windows 10 Display Resolution
- If you have Parallels Desktop Sharing Tools enabled, you can run the downloaded file from the Mac's Downloads folder.
- Run MediaCreationTool.exe and follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade Windows.
- Once the upgrade has finished you can shut Windows down and rename it.