Parallels

Install Windows 11 Automatically

Parallels Knowledge Base link: https://kb.parallels.com/4729

1. To install Windows 11, run Parallels Desktop, then click on the Parallels icon in the Mac menu bar > Control Center > + > Get Windows 11 from Microsoft > Continue > Install Windows.
2. Windows will be downloaded and installed automatically. Once the installation process is over, you'll get the Installation Complete prompt. Upon clicking it, you'll be presented with the Microsoft EULA. Click I accept to complete the process.
3. Use Microsoft's organization activation product key when asked. W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

Install Windows 11 manually

1. To install a new Windows 11 virtual machine, you need to download an official installation image first. Download Windows 11 ISO or download the Dev Windows 11 early release by joining the Windows Insider Program.
2. Once the image is downloaded:
   1. Click [+] "plus" button in Parallels Desktop Control Center to start a new virtual machine installation
   2. Select Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or image -> Continue
   3. Navigate to Windows 11 installation .iso image if it was not recognized automatically
   4. Follow Installation Assistant instructions until the installation is complete.