p>Take the following steps to install Windows on your Mac using a Microsoft Windows installation DVD or an .iso disc image file.
Parallels Desktop for Mac does not include Microsoft Windows. If you don’t have a Windows copy, you can purchase Windows 10 from the Microsoft Online Store:
Note: visit this page if you need help to choose Windows 10 edition: Home or Pro.
After the purchase please visit the Download Windows 10 page to create your own installation media and the Windows 10 page to learn more about upgrade from previous Windows versions.
For earlier versions of Windows, please refer to retail stores or authorized online resellers, including Amazon.com.
DON’T buy Windows 10! It’s virtually impossible to prevent it from updating. Sheese, come on, Microsoft!
I prefer Windows 7, but 8.1 is acceptable as well.
Buy the ‘Disk Builder’ version of the software from Amazon, it saves some money.
When installing 8.1 in Parallels you have your choice of a ‘Classic’ install or the ‘Surface Look’ install a nice choice!