Inquiry about Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac

Dear all,


I need to install Windows in order to run ArcGIS Software in my Macbook Air. I had purchased Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac and tried to install it. During installation process a pop-out appear asking activation key for Microsoft, which I do not have any.


It seems without the Microsoft activation key I can not complete Windows installation.


Any idea?


CT

MacBook Air

Posted on Jan 29, 2016 12:29 AM

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Feb 1, 2016 12:07 PM in response to daraclare

Windows is not free. Windows 10 is only a free upgrade if you already have Windows 7 or Windows 8 install on your computer.

You will need to buy a copy of Windows from Microsoft.

When you purchase you will be given an activation key so that you can install Windows on Parallels.


Also, FYI, I run Windows 10 using Parallels 11 on my MacBook Pro and it works great!

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