Windows XP Pro 32-bit vs 64-bit?

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  1. FrankO1

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    I'm interested in running Windows XP in Parallels Desktop on my Intel-based Mac to support use of old 16-bit software.
    I have access to Windows XP Pro SP3 in either 32-bit or 64-bit version. The Mac hardware is Intel 64-bit. Would there be a strong reason for choosing one or the other, 32-bit or 64-bit, both to function best in Parallels and also support running 16-bit software?
     
  2. Trishna Oobeyram

    Trishna Oobeyram Staff Member

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    Hello,
    Thank you for reaching out to Parallels.
    It is recommended to use the 32-bit version because only x86 versions of operating systems are supported.
    Thank you!
     
  3. FrankO1

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    Thanks, I'll do that.
     
  4. FrankO1

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    I have Windows XP Pro SP3 installed now in Parallels Desktop. For security, I want to disable its connection to the internet. What is the best way to do this? Should it be done within Windows, or is there a setting on Parallels Desktop to remove network connectivity?
     
  5. Aries@PF

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    I would remove the network adaptor in the VM's settings. I think it also simply has a disable networking option, but I'm away from my device to get the right wording.
     
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  6. FrankO1

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    Thanks. Actually I didn't see an option to remove the network adapter, but I did see a menu option for disconnecting the network, which was already set.
     
  7. Trishna Oobeyram

    Trishna Oobeyram Staff Member

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    Hello Frank,
    Aries is actually correct.
    You can remove the network adapter in the virtual machine's configuration.
    Please follow the steps to do so:
    1. Shut down your virtual machine (Actions > Shut down). If it is in a suspended state, resume it and then shut down.
    2. Open the virtual machine's Configuration: click Parallels icon || > Control Center > right-click on the virtual machine > Configure.
    3. Go to Hardware > Network and then in the bottom left click "-" to delete the network adapter from the virtual machine.
    Thanks!
     
  8. FrankO1

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    That worked. Thanks!
     
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