# Downloading Pre-Configured Virtual Machines

If you don't have enough time to create a new virtual machine with the required configuration, you can download a ready-to-use virtual machine with a predefined configuration.

### Parallels Free Systems

Parallels Free Systems are pre-built virtual machines with a variety of operating systems (Linux, Windows, Android).

To download such a system and use it with Parallels Desktop:

1. Choose **File** > **New**.
2. Select the system you need in the **Free Systems** section, click **Continue** and follow the onscreen instructions.

Once the download is complete, you can start working with this system in Parallels Desktop.