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Nov 7, 2006, 02:00 PM
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Adobe830
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How To Install Parallel Desktop!
Hi guys, i do not know much about computers, but i have a problem that needs to be resolved fast. I just purchased parallels desktop for mac, and i can not install it. The folder has 5 items, which are 3 how-to guides, an icon that says "uninstall", and a file entitled "Parallels-Desktop.pkg". The how-to install guide says for me to double click the last file, but when i do, it says it is on a locked volume, and tells me to choose another destination. I have done so much to get the answer but nothing worked yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nov 7, 2006, 02:51 PM
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nycruza
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Drag the package onto your desktop!

ajm



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Originally Posted by Adobe830
Hi guys, i do not know much about computers, but i have a problem that needs to be resolved fast. I just purchased parallels desktop for mac, and i can not install it. The folder has 5 items, which are 3 how-to guides, an icon that says "uninstall", and a file entitled "Parallels-Desktop.pkg". The how-to install guide says for me to double click the last file, but when i do, it says it is on a locked volume, and tells me to choose another destination. I have done so much to get the answer but nothing worked yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nov 7, 2006, 03:04 PM
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Adobe830
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I tried dragging it onto my desktop and other folders but this message came up each time..."An error occured while attempting to expand 'parralels-desktops.pkg'. A folder was specified when a file was required". I really don't know what to do here, but thanks for the reply.
Nov 7, 2006, 04:36 PM
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unused_user_name
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Maybe you have a corrupted version of the installer?

Download the latest one here: http://download.parallels.com/GA/Par...970-Mac-en.dmg

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Nov 7, 2006, 05:30 PM
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Adobe830
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thanks for the reply,, but that doesn't help either, that is the same version I have, I just bought mine yesterday.
Nov 7, 2006, 06:14 PM
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palter
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Do Get Info on the .pkg file. Under the section "Open with...", what application does it say it should use?
 


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