Parallels Desktop ® for Upgrading to Windows 7 Quick Start Guide & End User License Agreement
The Simple, Safe and Successful Way to Upgrade There are two ways you can use Parallels Desktop for Upgrading to Windows 7. You can either upgrade an existing Windows XP or Vista PC, or you can purchase a new PC that has Windows 7 on it and then move your programs, files and settings to that PC. Before we look at how Parallels Desktop for Upgrading to Windows 7 works for these scenarios, we need to spend a moment on housekeeping.
time needed will vary based on the number of programs and files you have, how much RAM is in the PC, and even the method used to move programs and files to a new PC. Plan enough time Depending on the number and size of the programs and files you will be moving to Windows 7, the time needed to complete the upgrade will vary. A newer PC with relatively few programs and files may complete the process in a few hours, while a PC with years of files or large media libraries could take overnight.
2. Upgrade – When prompted, insert your Window 7 DVD, type in the activation key and let the Parallels Desktop for Upgrading to Windows 7 go to work! The upgrade process will install Windows 7 and transfer your programs, files and settings automatically. 3. Enjoy – The process is automated and will take several hours; when the process is complete, you will see your programs in the Start menu and your documents and files available in the same folder structure.
Move – There are 3 different ways to transfer your files and programs. 2. 3. • USB – Connect the computers with the Parallels USB cable. In the Windows 7 computer, click in the Migration window to let the Parallels Upgrade Agent go to work! This is generally the fastest way to move to a new computer. • Network – In Windows 7, go to the Migration window click on Network and select your Windows XP or Vista computer to Start Migration.
Things to Know After You’ve Moved to Windows 7 Moving Multiple User Accounts If you share your computer with someone and you have separate user accounts, the user settings for each person need to be set up individually. The person who is logged in and does the upgrade will have their settings automatically set up during the process. When the other user logs in for the first time, Parallels Desktop for Upgrading to Windows 7 will alert them and then automatically move that person’s settings to Windows 7.
Have other questions? For more tips and tricks and to contact support, please visit www.parallels.com/win7support We offer 30 days of free support from the date of registration. You can get help through email, chat and phone.
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