Using Parallels to create a Windows Virtual Machine on Mac

Summary

Instructions for obtaining and installing Windows 11 on Parallels for Desktop Mac.

Body

Issue

Certain applications may not be available on Mac devices. This article outlines the basic steps necessary to run a Windows Operating System within your Mac device. 

 

Environment

  • macOS
  • Parallels

 

Resolution

Obtaining Software

There are two pieces of software necessary to complete this process; Parallels for Mac and a copy of Microsoft Windows 11.

 

Installation

  1. Install Parallels Desktop on your Mac (will be located in downloads unless otherwise specified)
  2. Follow the instructions at the link below for installing Windows 11 within Parallels.

https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/

Once completed, you can now install any Windows software such as Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Access.

Details

Details

Article ID: 1485
Created
Tue 2/11/20 8:55 AM
Modified
Wed 1/28/26 9:06 AM