Installed Windows 7 using Parallels...now what?

[PNGento]

I was able to install Win7 using Parallels. Do I need to do anything else in terms of Apple drivers, updates, etc. Or do I do any updates through Windows?

Thanks.

 

[alphaod]

Install the Parallels drivers (there is an option for it).

Then install updates.

 

[yusukeaoki]

Said above me but just check for updates and install P. drivers.
After that you are pretty much ready to use Win7.

 

[PNGento]

Install the Parallels drivers (there is an option for it).

Then install updates.

Can you tell me where the option for installing the parallels drivers is? I have Parallels 8 for Desktop...and can find no such option.

And assuming I do find that option because you'll tell me where to find it (LOL)...then when you say "Then install updates.", do you mean Windows updates, or Parallels updates?

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Said above me but just check for updates and install P. drivers.
After that you are pretty much ready to use Win7.

Not understanding. Check for updates (in Windows, or Parallels)? And how do I install Parallels drivers?

I can find no option in Parallels, other than to check for updates (I am assuming this means of the program itself).

 

[Stetrain]

1) Install the Parallels tools (should be under Virtual Machine -> Install Parallels Tools in the Parallels menu according to this article)

2) Install Windows updates from within Windows.

 

[Swiss-G]

Can you tell me where the option for installing the parallels drivers is? I have Parallels 8 for Desktop...and can find no such option.

Parallels should install Parallel Tools automatically. Click the Virtual Machine menu and if the selection at the bottom states Reinstall Parallels Tools the tools which include the drivers are already installed. If it states Install Parallels Tools install the tools which once complete will prompt you to reboot the VM. Once done you should be good to go.

 

[glenthompson]

It may also take a few iterations for Windows to complete all its updates.

 

[PNGento]

1) Install the Parallels tools (should be under Virtual Machine -> Install Parallels Tools in the Parallels menu according to this article)

2) Install Windows updates from within Windows.

Ok...found it. Thanks.

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Parallels should install Parallel Tools automatically. Click the Virtual Machine menu and if the selection at the bottom states Reinstall Parallels Tools the tools which include the drivers are already installed. If it states Install Parallels Tools install the tools which once complete will prompt you to reboot the VM. Once done you should be good to go.

You were right...it said "reinstall"...so I'll hold off for now and see how everything behaves. Thanks.



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It may also take a few iterations for Windows to complete all its updates.

Boy...you said it...whew! The one thing that so far is most amazing, is how much better windows seems to behave under Mac than it ever did for me...when it was JUST windows. Love my rMBP.