Parallels Tools 5600 blue screen on install

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by zebraRT, May 11, 2008.

  1. zebraRT

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    I'm a total n00b here. I have just purchased Desktop3.0 build 4128. Check for updates and upgraded to build 5600. My Windows XP SP2 VM starts, but when I attempt to install Tools, I get a blue screen , which disappears faster than I can screen shot or capture any information.

    I have searched this site and the web for assistance. No luck. I cannot find any error messages/logs or any other information concerning the blue screen.

    I am able restart the VM and reproduce at will.

    My goal is to experience coherence ;)

    Help please?
     
  2. zebraRT

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    With a video camera I was able to a capture some of the Blue Screen info - "BAD_POOL_HEADER" - any help?
     
  3. zebraRT

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    Fixed!

    Googled "Parallels Tools BAD_POOL_HEADER" and found http://forum.parallels.com/showthread.php?t=12387 - This worked!

    which gave instructions on how to remove a couple of registry keys. Be aware, the base key may have a dozen or more entries - I chose the first one - which was for CD/DVD ROMs.
     
  4. bobd

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    It really does work!

    Had the same problem, and the solution worked for me as well!

    Thanks,
    bob
     

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