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dilgit

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I have a genuine Windows 7 64bit CD, but NO disk drive on my new MacBook Air 13". What would be the recommended way/best way to install Win 7 on Parallels 6.
 
Buy a cheap external DVDRW and get done with it. You might need it again later in case you ever have to format, you'll save yourself the big ISO downloads.

This is why I ordered mine today, it was only 40USD :)

Edit: Just noticed your sig. Doesn't Lion come with a new feature called 'Remote Disc'? Did you try that? I believe it lets you access your other PC's disk drive through wifi.
 
Do you have ultimate? Any reason to get ultimate over home premium for general use and some gaming?
 
Edit: Just noticed your sig. Doesn't Lion come with a new feature called 'Remote Disc'? Did you try that? I believe it lets you access your other PC's disk drive through wifi.

That doesn't work for installing Windows.

Do you have ultimate? Any reason to get ultimate over home premium for general use and some gaming?

Ultimate offers a full disk encryption option. Pro and Ultimate offer Windows XP Mode (it only works in Boot Camp - not Parallels or VMWare Fusion), as well as the ability to log onto corporate networks. For home use, Home Premium is sufficient for most people.
 
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