Emulating Haiku In Parallels Workstation

This guide describes how to create a Virtual Machine and Install Haiku from an ISO file. The ISO file can be found here in a zipped file. The operating system being used in the tutorial is Windows 8. All other operating systems that support Parallels workstation can run Haiku in a similar way.

Step One.

First, Launch Parallels Workstation by Going to Start > All Programs > Parallels > And clicking on Parallels Workstation (On Windows)

To install Haiku on Parallels Workstation, proceed to Step Two

Step Two: Creating A Virtual Machine

Part 1

Upon Opening Parallels Workstation 6, The following Window will show up.

Part 2

To install Haiku on Parallels Workstation, first, Click on Create a New Virtual Machine.

Part 3

Upon clicking, A Wizard will show up asking you the Type and Version of Operating System to install in the Virtual Machine. Since Haiku is built upon the NewOS Kernel, we will select the Option Other. And Click on Next.

Part 4

In the window that shows up, we see an option asking you for the Type of Virtual Machine to be Installed. Choose "Typical" and click Next.

Part 5

Now, specify a name and location for your virtual machine and hit Next.

Step Three: Installing Haiku

After the Processing of the Creation of the New Virtual Machine, Parallels Workstation will show a new Wizard for the Installation of Haiku.

Point to the ISO file that has been downloaded, after selecting Choose an Image File from the Combo-Box, and click on Start.

Hopefully, you will see Haiku booting up.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Haiku in Parallels Workstation 6.