How to Install Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty LTS Linux Desktop on Parallels Desktop 9 Easy Visual Guide

1. Download Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Desktop

   Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty ISO

   Download Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty

2. Create a New Virtual Machine.

   File >> New.

3. Leave the Default Install from Image File.

   

4. If Not Auto-Located then:

   Click On “Locate Manually” Button.

   

   Then Drag and Drop the Ubuntu ISO!

   

5. Uncheck the Express Installation and Follow.

   

6. Set Name and Installation Location.

   Check Customize Before Installation to Set RAM.

   

   If possible leave At Least 1,5Gb.

   

7. Continue with Ubuntu Trusty Installation.

   

8. Starting Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Installation.

   

9. Prepare for Installation.

   

   Possibly Select the Third Party Software installation.

10. Here you can Simply Take the Defaults.

    

    Or Opt for a LVM SetUp…

11. Setting Up Country and Time Zone.

    

12. Select the Keyboard Layout.

    

13. User SetUp.

    

14. Possibly Log-In on Ubuntu One.

    

    Ubuntu One is Good for Synchronizing your Stuff on All the Ubuntu Devices…

15. Then Start the Installation and Auto-Configuration.

    

16. Once done ReBoot into the Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Desktop!.

    

    If the Re-Boot is Lagging then Select Re-Start from the VMs Menu…

    

17. How to Install Parallels Tools for Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Desktop

    Parallels Tools Installation Guide

    Get Installed Parallels Tools

Easy Tip: Use the Dash to Start Looking for Extra Stuff on Ubuntu :)