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So Windows 8 developer preview is out and many Mac users may want to take it for a test spin using a virtual machine. Well it seems to install with Parallels 7 but we’ll give you a few warnings before you proceed.
Do not install Parallels Tools (http://forum.parallels.com/showthread.php?p=459493#post459493). It is a bit laggy. Very few apps work. Make sure you check the system requirements (http://www.windows7newsinfo.com/smf/index.php/topic,18313.0.html).
We suggest watching the video demo at the bottom before proceeding and of course, proceed at your own risk.
• Download Windows 8 dev preview 32-bit here (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/home/), 64-bit here (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/home/).
• Open Parallels 7 and create a new virtual machine using a DVD or image file
• Choose to install from a disc image and select the Windows 8 ISO
• Install will not detect the version of Windows so just choose “Windows 7″
• Uncheck “This version requires a product key”
• If you’re installing 64-bit, be sure to check the box
• Name it and continue through the menus making customizations to the virtual machine if you wish
• Once it’s installing it will take quite some time, just sit back or go do something until the startup screen appears
• It will attempt to keep installing Windows 7 even though it is done, once you can see the Metro UI, in the menu bar under “Installation” click “Continue Manually”
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You’ll quickly notice that it isn’t all that exciting at this point but it is nice to get a first look and familiarize yourself.
How to install Windows 8 onto Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion using Parallels (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv4hRCpHP7w#ws)