Hi, I'm using Parallels 4 in the trial version and have Windows XP Pro SP3 installed as guest. I'm having a problem with my USB controlled power bar. This is from the German company Anel Elektronik http://www.anel-elektronik.de/english/index.html (unfortunately the USB controlled power bar is not shown in the English version of the site). With a windows program you can control which group of outlets does have power. Unfortunately I can not make Parallels take over that USB device. I tried with the Parallels settings so that the device is permanently assigned to the VM but it's not working. It never is used by Parallels. Any help on what to do next? And excuse me asking, but do you think other VMs would work better with this? This program is the main reason for using Paralles in the first place. Thanks Dom
Hello Dominik R 1) Open Parallels Desktop (do not start the Virtual Machine). 2) On the Menu bar click on Parallel Desktop. 3) Click on Preference. 4) On the left column select the USB. 5) After it is highlighted then click on the Subtraction Icon (-) found in the left hand side of that same window this will remove the USB. 6) On the same page Click on the Addition Icon (+) add USB. 7) Restart the Mac. 8) Try to Open Parallel Desktop and check if the USB device is getting recognized.
