Install Parallels Workstation in Windows

You can be up and running with Parallels Workstation in a few easy steps.

Note: To install Parallels Workstation in Windows, you must have administrator's rights.

To install Parallels Workstation:

1. Locate the Parallels Workstation setup file ( ParallelsWorkstation-parallels-en_US-6.0.xxxxx.xxxxxx.exe ) and double-click it. You can find this file:
   • On the Parallels Workstation installation disc included with the boxed version of Parallels Workstation
   • On the Parallels website
2. If your computer is connected to the Internet, Parallels Workstation checks for available updates. If an update is available, click "Download and Install New Version " to get the latest version of Parallels Workstation.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Parallels Workstation.

   Note : When you're presented with information about the Parallels Customer Experience program, you can choose whether you want to participate. If you choose not to, you can join the program later using the Feedback pane of Parallels Workstation Preferences.