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With the latest release of Parallels 19, automatic installation is now limited to Windows 11. If you’re trying to install Windows 10, you’ll need to go through a manual process depending on yourMac’s chip.
You can still download the official Windows 10 ISO file directly from Microsoft. Make sure to get the 64-bit version—not the 32-bit one. You’ll need a USB stick with at least 5GB of free space to store the ISO
Windows 10 for ARM is the only compatible version for Apple Silicon devices. Microsoft no longer officially offers this version, but it can still be found from third-party sources online
Once you have the correct ISO file, open Parallels and select “Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or image file.” Upload the ISO to begin
Parallels will now launch the Windows setup just as if you were installing it on a PC. You’ll see a progress bar, and the setup might take up to 10 minutes
When prompted for a Windows product key, click “I don’t have a product key.” You can still use Windows 10 without activation, although some customization features will be disabled
After the initial install, Windows will go through final setup steps. It may appear to hang, but let it run—this stage typically takes just a few minutes
Once the setup is done, Parallels will ask you to log in with your account. If you don’t have one, you can create a new account or sign in with Google, Apple, or Facebook
Parallels offers a 14-day free trial. If you already purchased a license, you can enter the key now. After accepting the Windows 10 license agreement, Windows will fully load in Parallels
One of Parallels’ best features is how smoothly it integrates Windows with your Mac. You’ll see your Mac files right on the Windows desktop, and there’s no need for complicated configurations
If Windows shows an activation prompt later, you can close it unless you’ve purchased a full license with a product key
To get Office, open the Start Menu in Windows 10 and select “Get Office.” There are also free ways to access Office online if you don’t want to pay
Summary
That’s it—you now have Windows 10 running on your Mac! The only cost comes after the 14-day trial ends: a Parallels license costs $99.99 and includes free updates
Running Windows in a virtual machine is demanding. Your Mac’s fans may run at full speed, and CPU usage can spike. Even on a MacBook Pro with 8GB of RAM, performance might be stretched
To get the best experience, use Parallels on a Mac with as much RAM as possible and try to limit other running applications during use
Parallels supports macOS features like Dark Mode and includes a Picture-in-Picture view for multitasking. You can even customize the Touch Bar to control Windows apps, adjust settings, or launch programs
For more advanced customization, you can set the Touch Bar to mirror your Windows Taskbar or create custom actions using XML (instructions are available online)
Parallels also supports installing Linux, older versions of Windows, and macOS (note: older macOS or Windows versions aren’t compatible with Apple Silicon)
That’s everything you need to know to get Windows 10 up and running on your Mac using Parallels—no tech headaches, just smooth cross-platform functionality
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