Windows 10: Problem upgrading to Win 11 on Parallels

Discus and support Problem upgrading to Win 11 on Parallels in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am running Win 10 on Parallels on a 2019 MacBook Pro. When I try to upgrade I get a message that there is a 'legacy BIOS' and it cannot be upgraded.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nick Beds, Jan 19, 2022.

  1. Nick Beds Win User

    Problem upgrading to Win 11 on Parallels


    I am running Win 10 on Parallels on a 2019 MacBook Pro. When I try to upgrade I get a message that there is a 'legacy BIOS' and it cannot be upgraded. Can I download Win 11 without having to pay for it? My copy of Win 10 was upgraded from Win 7 on Parallels. The original Windows 7 was part of a 3 pack I bought when it came out and I no longer have the box / paperwork.

    :)
     
    Nick Beds, Jan 19, 2022
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  2. Ivan_Lai Win User

    Parallels 11 to Bootcamp Win 10 activation

    Installed a licensed copy of Win 7 pro 64 bit under Parallels 11 at my new MacBook. Upgrade to Win 10 64 bit Pro with no problem with activation. Found out that 1 of my USB Token is not function properly and decided to switch to Bootcamp as both tech at
    Microsoft and Parallels unable to resolve the issue.

    Created a bootable Win 10 USB and proceed with Bootcamp installation (Unable to use Win 7 as the latest MacBook Bootcamp require Win 8 and above). Installed Win 10 without entering product key and after installation it did detect my product key for Win 10
    from previous installation under Parallels 11. My USB Token now function correctly. However, under Bootcamp my Win 10 is not activated even though it detected my product key.

    Problem upgrading to Win 11 on Parallels 21ba6e4f-652b-4b86-9426-d7e4ca946311.jpg

    Called Microsoft and they suggest me to get a new copy of Win 10. That is not helpful at all. Unable to install Win 7 under Bootcamp to re-upgrade again. Is there any other way to resolve this?
     
    Ivan_Lai, Jan 19, 2022
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  3. Windows 10 Upgrade within Parallels 11

    i am currently running Parallels 11 with Windows 7 Pro on my Apple Mac 2010 27inch. when trying to upgrade the Windows Virtual Window to Windows 10 I get the error message that I do not have enough Ram. The Apple Mac has 8gb of Memory whereas the upgrade
    requires only 2gb.

    I have no problems with running Parallels 11 with Windows 7 Pro but would like to complete the step and upgrade the Virtual window to Windows 10.

    Any ideas please
     
    John Rey43, Jan 19, 2022
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  4. Dell Win User

    Problem upgrading to Win 11 on Parallels

    Upgrading to win 10 in parallels


    Hi all not sure if any one can help but I am trying to upgrade from win 7 sp1 pro. 64 bit in parallels but it keeps failing it is setup with 2 gig of RAM it is the latest parallels 11 .
    l have checked for updates to win 7 but it keeps on checking forever not sure if this the problem but if it is not sure how to solve it . I have tried the standalone updater it is doing the same.
    if anyone can help that would be great thanks in advance
    PS the Windows 7 is activated
     
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