CDBOOT failed couldn't find NTLDR

Help. I'm not very computer savvy. I've installed Parallels but when I tried installing Windows XP Professional (MacBook Pro) the above shows up. I've checked the manual and forums but can't figure out what is wrong. Any suggestions before I take it to the local mac dealer to help install it?

 

hi,
seems some problems with installation media reading. Try to create image from your installation CD and install guest OS from image how it described here:
http://forum.parallels.com/showthread.php?t=15870

 

Also try these workarounds:
1. http://kb.parallels.com/entry/31/458/0/
2. http://kb.parallels.com/entry/63/541/

Best regards,
John

 

Thanks, still no luck.

Thanks sandro. I got to step 20 with no luck. I'll have to try #21 tomorrow. johnv I tried your links but no luck either. My win disc shows up as bootable but I just can't get it to work. I have 4 vm's none want to play.

 

Windows Version

I know the disc is fine, BUT, could it be a problem if I am using XP Professional Service Pack 2 Licensed for Campus and School use only? The Microsoft Word for Mac, School use loaded without difficulties.

 

It might be. It is recommended that you use a normal XP Pro XP2 disc. Although I am a student and have successfully set things up on mine. :-\

It just sounds like the Academic ones have spotty success. Can you get ahold of another one to try? If so, just swap out the key before you register.

 

Finally in, thanks.

Thank you to all those that gave advise. I managed to get another copy of Windows and it loaded in without any problems. My Parallels is now working fine.

 

Glad to hear that things are working now.