Clone a Virtual Machine

If you need an exact copy of a virtual machine, you can clone it. A clone is a separate virtual machine fully identical to the original one. To make a clone:

1. Start Parallels Desktop.
2. In the Parallels Virtual Machines list select the virtual machine you want to clone (it must be shut down) and choose File > Clone .
3. Choose where you want to store the clone.

   By default, Parallels Desktop stores clones in your Documents > Parallels folder.

4. Click Save to start cloning the virtual machine.