Are you kidding me! Just forget it Parallels!

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by Maven, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Originally, I had the unable to connect to drive error. I just installed the fantastic new update, and now when loading I get the BSOD. Come on, VMware is wiping the floor with you guys!

    I am throwing in the towel.. lack of support and answers is annoying. I suggest you set up a FREE live support line for future issues. This way, your clients are not sitting steaming mad.
     
  2. STim

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    What is the BSOD that you see?
     
  3. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Here ya go....
     

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    Last edited: Nov 25, 2008
  4. Anna Pichueva

    Anna Pichueva Parallels Team

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    Maven, if you use Boot Camp, please do the following to solve the issue:
    1. Load the Boot Camp partition.


    2. From the Windows Start menu, choose Run and type regedit. Click OK.

    The Registery Editor appears.

    3. In the Registery Editor, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ and delete the Parallels folder. Close the editor.

    4. Load Mac OS.

    5. Open the VM that uses the Boot Camp partition with Parallels Desktop.
     
  5. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Still BSOD...
     
  6. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Still BSOD
     
  7. pythonzz

    pythonzz Parallels Team

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    Maven,

    Tr y creating a New virtual MAchine based on existing boot camp partition
    File -> new virtual mahcine -> custom -> go through several steps ... -> Use boot camp
     
  8. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Still the same :(
     
  9. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Also, the example of on your website differs from what I am seeing when I select the boot camp partition. There is no secondary box when I get to this screen.
     

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  10. pythonzz

    pythonzz Parallels Team

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    IS Windows in a pure Boot camp running fine?

    1. If so login to Boot Camp, go to Run -> appwiz.cpl , remove Parallels Tools
    2. Boot into Mac OS, Create New VM based on existing boot camp partition
    File -> new virtual mahcine -> custom -> go through several steps ... -> Use boot camp
     
  11. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    It runs perfect. I will try this new step.
     
  12. Maven

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    That is the same as I have been doing. Control Panel, removing Parallels tools, regedit, removing reg entries.. ect. Also, making a new VM machine....
     
    Last edited: Nov 26, 2008
  13. pythonzz

    pythonzz Parallels Team

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    Have you tried to create a new Virtaul machine after
     
  14. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    Yes I have
     
  15. pythonzz

    pythonzz Parallels Team

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    Please Go to Run -> devmgmt.msc and check if there are any yellow exclamations marks
    Make a screenshot if there any( press Printscreen, Run -> mspaint, Paste, Save and attach it to the thread
     
  16. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    There are no yellow arrows/devices unrecognized/or other problems found.
     
  17. pythonzz

    pythonzz Parallels Team

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    Go to Configure-> hard disk 1 -> switch ide <-> scsi

    Please let me now about the result.
     
  18. Maven

    Maven Junior Member

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    There is no option to change it from ide to scsi. That option is only available for the CD/DVD rom drive. In fact, I get an error from parallels when booting because there is no CD/DVD rom on my system and says its going to disable it. (Macbook Air)
     

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