Which two user accounts are automatically created when a user installs Windows to a new computer

If you have a Mac with Apple M Series chip, visit this article: KB 125375.

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Install Parallels Desktop for Mac
Download and install Windows automatically
Install Windows from your source
1. Create a new virtual machine
2. Select an installation media
3. Enter your Windows License Key
4. Select Windows Edition
5. Select how you want to use Windows
6. Specify a name and location
7. Begin the installation
Install Parallels Tools
Troubleshooting
Other ways to create a Windows virtual machine
What user accounts are automatically created when a user installs Windows to a new computer?
Which Net command is used to sets password and logon requirements for users?
Which utility can be used to generate a list of hops that were successfully reached along the path?

This article gives instructions on installing Windows on your Intel-based Mac for the first time to use with Parallels Desktop.

You can also:

Import data from your Windows PC to your Mac. For instructions, see KB 123929.
Upgrade an existing Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 virtual machines to Windows 10. For instructions, see KB 122884.
See the list of supported Windows versions in KB 124223.

Install Parallels Desktop for Mac

If you are new to Parallels Desktop for Mac, download the latest version here.
If you are already a Parallels Desktop user, proceed with the next steps.

Download and install Windows automatically

You can easily download Windows 10 via Parallels Desktop at the first Parallels Desktop start.

Click on the Parallels icon in the Mac menu bar > New... > Get Windows 10 from Microsoft > Download Windows 10.

If you are running an earlier version of Parallels Desktop for Mac, visit this page to Download Windows 10 from Microsoft.

For earlier versions of Windows, please refer to retail stores or authorized online resellers, including Amazon.com.

Note: Get Windows 10 from Microsoft option is not available in Parallels Desktop for Business. It is advised to deploy a custom virtual machine pre-configured for your business environment (see KB 120093).

Please note that Parallels Desktop does not include a Microsoft Windows license. If you don’t have a Windows copy, you can purchase Windows 10 from the Microsoft Online Store:

Buy Windows 10 Home
Buy Windows 10 Pro

Windows 11 license can be purchased here:

Buy Windows 11 Home
Buy Windows 11 Pro

Note: visit this page if you need help to choose Windows edition: Home or Pro.

Install Windows from your source

1. Create a new virtual machine

Open Parallels Desktop.app from the Applications folder and select File > New.

Select Install Windows or another OS from DVD or image file, then click Continue.

2. Select an installation media

You may install Windows from a DVD or an .iso disc image, or a bootable USB drive.

Important: Windows installation files with an .exe extension can be used only to upgrade an existing Windows virtual machine (VM). If you are performing a new Windows installation, the .exe file will not work. Please contact local retailer to request either a physical disc or an .iso image.

Installation Assistant will detect available installation media automatically for installing Windows.

You can also switch to manual mode and choose the source for Windows installation.

3. Enter your Windows License Key

Click Continue. Enter Windows license key for automatic Windows activation upon installation.

If you don't have a Windows license key, click Continue and then Skip. To activate Windows later follow instructions from the article.

When you are ready, click Continue.

4. Select Windows Edition

Starting with Parallels Desktop 16 you can choose Windows edition before starting Windows installation, so you don't have to select Windows edition during installation.

Choose the required Windows edition and click Done button.

5. Select how you want to use Windows

Select how you want to use Windows in Parallels Desktop for Mac Standard Edition:

Productivity
Games only

And in Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro and Business Editions:

Software development
Software testing
Design

To learn more about virtual machine profiles, visit KB 123878.

6. Specify a name and location

Name: You may specify a name for your virtual machine.

Location: The default location for Parallels Desktop virtual machines is /Users/username/Parallels/.

If you want to change your default virtual machine settings select Customize settings before installation. These settings can also be changed easily after installation.

7. Begin the installation

Click Continue and Windows installation will begin. Once Windows is installed, launch it by opening a Windows application or by clicking the Power button in the Control Center.

Install Parallels Tools

The first time Windows starts, Parallels Tools will be installed to allow seamless operation between Windows and macOS. Please do not cancel or stop the installation process. Once the Parallels Tools are installed, you will be prompted to restart Windows.

Troubleshooting

If you have any issues installing Windows from a DVD, or if you don't have a DVD drive, you can use another drive to create an .iso image and install a virtual machine from that. For instructions, see KB 4917: How to create an .iso image from a Windows installation DVD.

Other ways to create a Windows virtual machine

It is possible to create a Windows virtual machine by:

Transferring Boot Camp partition
Migrating Windows OS from PC

What user accounts are automatically created when a user installs Windows to a new computer?

By default, the user account you created when setting up your computer is an Administrator account. An Administrator account allows you to make top-level changes to the computer, like adding new users or modifying specific settings.

Which Net command is used to sets password and logon requirements for users?

The net accounts command is used to set password and logon requirements for users. For example, the net accounts command can be used to set the minimum number of characters that users can set their password to.

Which utility can be used to generate a list of hops that were successfully reached along the path?

Traceroute (tracert) is a utility that generates a list of hops that were successfully reached along the path from source to destination. This list can provide important verification and troubleshooting information. The ipconfig utility is used to display the IP configuration settings on a Windows PC.