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New Virtual Machine Wizard

There is a special New Virtual Machine Wizard in Parallels Workstation that provides a means for creating new virtual machines for both new and experienced users.

The wizard offers three methods of creating a virtual machine: Typical, Custom, and Blank. They differ in time and the ability to specify various settings, and the appropriate method should be chosen based on a user's experience with Parallels Workstation. Regardless of what method is selected, you will be able to configure ready virtual machine using Configuration Editor.

Typical Virtual Machine

Typical method is designed for new users and for fast virtual machine creation. When choosing this method you only need to specify:

A virtual machine is created with the most common parameters for the selected guest operating system. A new hard disk image is created with predefined size and format, standard amount of memory is allocated, and so on. User can later change the settings and add new devices using the Configuration Editor.

Custom Virtual Machine

When creating a custom virtual machine configuration, the wizard allows you to set virtual machine parameters directly in the process of creation. This is intended for experienced users. When creating a custom virtual machine configuration, the user is asked to define:

The CD/DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and sound device (if it is supposed for the selected guest OS) are added automatically. Serial ports are included in some guest OS. Other additional devices can be added in the Configuration Editor.

Blank Virtual Machine

Blank virtual machine has only memory in its configuration after creation. When you select this method, the wizard's Next button changes to Finish, and after you click it wizard creates the machine immediately. Nothing else need to be defined. Devices can be added to blank configuration manually in the Configuration Editor.