As we all know, Parallels Desktop is an excellent virtualization software available for macOS. Although Parallels Desktop can be used to install Linux, Windows and other operating systems on Macs, it’s widely used to install Windows on Macs.
Millions of Mac users who also need to run software that are available only on Windows operating system use Parallels to install Windows on Macs. The fact it’s much easier to compared to competitors makes it the go to software when it comes to installing Windows on Macs.
Users how have installed Windows 11 or earlier versions on Macs with the help of Parallels Desktop might want to uninstall or remove Windows 11 from Parallels Desktop for various reasons.
This guide shows you how to uninstall and remove Windows 11 from Parallels Desktop.
Important: All data saved in the Windows 11 virtual machine will be erased. That is, files saved in the Windows 11 Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Downloads, and other locations will be deleted unless you choose the “keep files” option during the uninstallation procedure. We recommend you back up all files before proceeding to uninstall and remove Windows 11 from Parallels Desktop.
Uninstall and remove Windows 11 from Parallels on Mac
Step 1: Launch the Parallels Desktop app.
Step 2: Do not start Windows 11. If it’s already running, click the Parallels Desktop icon in the Mac menu bar, click Actions, and then click Shutdown to shut down Windows 11. This step is crucial as you cannot uninstall and delete Windows 11 from Parallels Desktop when it’s running.
Step 3: Now, click the Parallels Desktop icon in the Mac menu bar and then click Control Center.
Step 4: In the Control Center, right-click the Windows 11 installation entry and then click Remove Windows 11 option. If the option is missing, it’s likely because Windows 11 is still running and you have not shut it down.
Step 5: When you get the following prompt, click the Keep files button if you plan to use the current Windows 11 virtual machine in the future again. If not, click the Move to Trash button.
The Windows 11 virtual machine and its data should be deleted immediately. That’s it! You have successfully uninstalled and removed Windows 11 from Parallels Desktop.
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