Windows 10: Parallels to VirtualBox Success!
Posted: 2. Sep 2015, 16:41
I thought I would post my success story and a tip about getting Windows 10 running on VirtualBox, migrating from Parallels on my Mac. But first, THANK YOU! 
The posts on this forum were all I needed to succeed. You guys helped me understand the current level of Windows 10 support, pointed me to links for migrating from Parallels, and helped me troubleshoot errors when I made noob mistakes. (All by searching and reading, without having to make a single post! I bet no one here has ever suggested that, right?
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Now for the tip (trying to give back to the community):
After I migrated, Windows booted, but many apps would close immediately after launching. I used the Windows 10 troubleshooting tools to reset the installation (which basically wiped settings and reinstalled the OS). This wasn't a big deal for me because I only use Windows for a few apps. Everything is working swimmingly.
I'm looking forward to a functional seamless mode, but it's not critical.
Thanks again!
- Leon
The posts on this forum were all I needed to succeed. You guys helped me understand the current level of Windows 10 support, pointed me to links for migrating from Parallels, and helped me troubleshoot errors when I made noob mistakes. (All by searching and reading, without having to make a single post! I bet no one here has ever suggested that, right?
Now for the tip (trying to give back to the community):
After I migrated, Windows booted, but many apps would close immediately after launching. I used the Windows 10 troubleshooting tools to reset the installation (which basically wiped settings and reinstalled the OS). This wasn't a big deal for me because I only use Windows for a few apps. Everything is working swimmingly.
I'm looking forward to a functional seamless mode, but it's not critical.
Thanks again!
- Leon