How to run Windows on Mac using Parallels Desktop 13 Of course, you'll need Parallels Desktop and Windows 10 in order to download and install them. Parallels Desktop costs $79.99 for a standard license.
You will need to first purchase a full version Windows 7 license for your computer:
Windows 7 - version comparisons:
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MS Store Prices for Windows 7:
Purchase Windows 7 from the Microsoft Store
'When you purchase Windows 7 from Microsoft Store, you have the option to download an ISO file or compressed files'
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Software_Downloads#ms_help_topics_at1
Also read about the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
Software Downloads: http://www.store.microsoft.com/Help/Software-Downloads
# You will use your Windows Live ID to sign into your Microsoft Store Account. If you have forgotten your password or need to reset it, you can do so by clicking Forgot your password?
# After typing your email address and password, click Sign In.
# Under Purchase History, find the product that you purchased, and click Download.
select Windows 7 64 bit and proceed to download.
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The .exe and .box files you downloaded are not recognized by Mac OS X. You will need to move the 3 files to a Windows machine (Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 machine will do), to make a bootable .ISO file you can burn to a blank DVD as a disc image:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/10/23/how-to-create-and-make-bootable-windows-7-iso-from-exe-plus-setup1-box-and-setup2-box-files/
The Microsoft Store also provides the Windows 7 file as a single .ISO file you can burn on Mac OS X, see the instructions above for downloading the .ISO file which you can burn to a blank DVD in OS X.
Mac Tip: How toburn an .iso or .dmg file to disc
Go to the Microsoft Store website (http://store.microsoft.com), log in with your store account, select Download Options and select Windows 7 and proceed to download.
Installing Windows 7 on your Mac:
If you want the convenience of seamlessly switching between Windows and Mac OS X without rebooting everytime, then I strongly recommend you work with VMWare Fusion or Parallels.
If you want the native speed of running Windows 7 on the hardware, then I suggest you use the free built in Boot Camp that comes with Mac OS X and setup a partition to run Windows 7. This guarantees the best performance and you will be taking advantage of all of the hardware. Parallels desktop 13 for mac upgrade. The Boot Camp drivers will ensure that all components in the MacBook is working.
Please note, if you want to install Windows 7 in either a virtualization software or on a Boot Camp partition, you need a full version license:
Windows 7 - version comparisons:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions
How to SurviveBoot Camp (and Run Win 7 on a Mac) - Gizmodo
Boot Camp: Windows 7 installation frequently asked questions
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How to install Windows 7 in Parallels:
How to install Windows 7 in VMware Fusion
Windows 7 on Mac with VMware Fusion: A Practical .. - VMware
Running Windows on your Mac, is like running it on any other PC, it needs security software:
www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
You can download the free Microsoft Security Essentials if you cannot afford one:
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
Malware designed for Windows won't affect Mac OS X since they are designed differently, but both operating systems should have Antivirus software installed, both McAfee and Symantec develop AV programs that work on both platforms (you will to have purchase it separately though, I remember in the past Symantec has sold 2 for ones, so you can purchase a license that includes a copy of Norton for both Mac OS X and Windows). There is a small risk in malicious code targeting OS X, so I strongly recommend you get security software for it too.