Parallels insists on Install of Office 2010 in a new VM

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by OrestK, Nov 27, 2010.

  1. OrestK

    OrestK Bit poster

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    I am running Parallels 6.0 on a Mac running SL 10.6.5.

    I only have one VM in Parallels and it is running Windows XP. I recently downloaded Office 2010 (32-bit) for Windows onto the Windows desktop. It is software that should install and run as it is a university contract. When I double click the .iso file on the desktop, Parallels comes back with a window that says:

    "Create a New Virtual Machine"

    and tells me to
    "Insert your Windows (or another operating system) disc into your Mac or choose another installation source"

    OK, I could see how it might need the Windows XP system disk to "help" with the install, but why should it want to create a new Virtual Machine????

    Thanks,
    Nick
     
  2. StephenA

    StephenA Member

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    Add the .ISO file as an image to the Parallels CD-ROM drive. (Devices, CD-ROM, Connect Image form the top Mac menu bar when Parallels is selected)
     

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