Install Programs in a Guest Operating System

You can install programs in a guest OS using the following media:

• CD and DVD discs
• Images of CD or DVD discs made with the help of third-party imaging products

Note: Parallels Workstation supports ISO image files.

To install a program using a CD or DVD disc:

1. Insert the disc.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Click the CD/DVD icon in the virtual machine status bar and choose Real CD/DVD from the shortcut menu.
   • Choose CD/DVD 1 > Real CD/DVD from the Devices menu.

To use an image of a disc:

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click the CD/DVD icon in the virtual machine status bar and choose Connect Image from the shortcut menu.
   • Choose CD/DVD 1 > Connect Image from the Devices menu.
2. Specify the image file.

For further installation steps, refer to the documentation of the program you are installing.