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awwcomeon
Jun 18, 2007, 10:52 PM
I've read about how microsoft games and stuff can be run on parallels, but the option to 'enable directx' must be checked. however, i dont seem to have it on my 'edit VM' menu!

take a look at my screenshot
http://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles/milklet/screen.jpg

anyone can help?

dkp
Jun 18, 2007, 11:27 PM
What version of Parallels do you have?

wingdo
Jun 19, 2007, 01:43 AM
What version of Parallels do you have?

Agreed, that looks like version 2.5.

awwcomeon
Jun 19, 2007, 06:58 AM
Build 3212 (1 June 2007)

is that it :/

Pharrett
Jun 19, 2007, 09:08 AM
That's the problem. You don't have the right version.

greghk
Jun 19, 2007, 09:10 AM
Yes, you need to download the latest version build 4128 - which is version 3.0. Build 3212 is V2.5 - not logical but there it is.

awwcomeon
Jun 19, 2007, 09:12 AM
RAWR. I SEE. thanks a mill.

argh that means i need to buy the update? :/

fbronner
Jun 19, 2007, 10:16 AM
RAWR. I SEE. thanks a mill.

argh that means i need to buy the update? :/


If you want to use this only for games, you might want to consider downloading and requesting a trial key before buying it. Actually if you want to run a game, you should consider using bootcamp alone.

However, if it is something other then a game, do the trial.

Ankou
Jun 19, 2007, 10:33 AM
Hello awwcomeon
If you bought Parallels Desktop after 1st May, you can get free update to 3.0.