Parallels 7 & Windows 7 Recent Problems

I'm running Parallels 7 with Windows 7. Everything was fine until a recent update from Parallels and Windows.

Now, I can't get Windows to boot unless I uninstall the Parallel Tools. With the Parallel tools, the Windows welcome screen comes up, but the desktop never loads.

I have a lot of experience with Windows, but haven't had any trouble until now. Here are my questions:

- Is this a known problem? Does Parallels have a place for posting known problems?

- Any tips for troubleshooting this kind of problem?

Thanks,

Clarke

 

I was having the same problem, and struggled with this for days.. The parallels support team was of no help. So I took a full day to research the problem and the only solution I've seen that works is to:

1. Disable the network adapter or prevent the machine from having any internet access. or
2. Generate a new Mac address for your virtual adapter and hope that works..

I think the problem also only happens if you're loggin in using a network AD ID, not a local ID..

 

For me, it was Avast

I should have posted this back before.

What I did was to uninstall Avast. Then, let Parallels and Windows upgrade themselves.

I'm glad you posted your experience because I forgot to install a new anti-virus. This time, I decided to try Microsoft Security Essentials. I've always been pleased with Avast, but perhaps Microsoft can be more compatible!

Clarke

 

What is Avas? and where did you uninstall it? from Windows or your Mac?

 

Is there anyone know this?

 

Avast is a Windows antivirus. It is one of those free advertising-supported antivirus programs. I used it for a while on one of my Windows boxes, ended up removing it and replacing it with the Microsoft one because of compatibility issues and getting tired of its advertising.

 

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