Move Parallels Windows 11 .iso to another disk?

[apostolosdt]

I managed to install Windows 11 as a VM (Parallels 18) on a base Mini M1, but the automatically downloaded .iso file, needed for running the VM, is cited in my Downloads folder. Any advice on how I can move the .iso to another location in my internal SSD? Thanks.

 

[Nermal]

Assuming that Parallels works like VirtualBox and VMware, you don't need the .iso file once Windows is installed. Just move/delete it like any other file.

 

[chabig]

That’s right. The .iso is just an installer and can be deleted.

 

[apostolosdt]

Thanks, guys, but I run Windows 11 VM on Parallels; for some reason, the downloaded .iso is required. Perhaps, it is so because of the way Parallels downloaded and installed Windows. So, I'm afraid, my question still holds. But, thanks anyway.

 

[chabig]

…for some reason, the downloaded .iso is required.

That’s not normal. What makes you think it’s required?

 

[apostolosdt]

OK, you are right and I'm wrong! I sent the iso to the Bin and the VM opens. Yes! Thank you for insisting on helping me out and apologies for using your time.

 

[bogdanw]

Parallels downloads an ESD file and converts that into ISO. Check ~/Library to see if Parallels deleted that file, it’s about 4GB and it’s not needed.