windows xp

Title is the question. I have an old windows XP pvm image last run under version 14 that I would like to access on a new mac with apple A4 silicon. I get the attached error message when I attempt to open the pvm: Error message appears backwards in that I have the latest version running. I...

Can anyone explain why Parallels has a problem with Windows and the Apple M Chip and programs like UTM don't?

On my very old iMac I have just one VM and that one is for Windows XP. I was investigating my storage and I saw that Parallels VMs was using 60+ GB. I can't believe it needs all that so what can I do that will decrease the amount of storage space that it's using?

Hi, just bought a new Macbook pro with M4 & 48gb ram. Currently using my Macbook Pro i7 running Parallel 18.3.2 and have several windows*.pvm files (winXP, win7x32bit & 64bit - running legacy program.) Possible to run these in my new Mac M4 ? I tried with ver 20 but seem not possible. If not ...

I need Windows XP for a program that was created in MS Access (Version Microsoft Office Access 2023 SP3) and cannot be updated. At the moment i'm using Parallels 19 and everything runs perfect on an iMac 2020 27 inch retina. The only reason for the possible switch to parallels 20: Update to Mac...

Hi, I am new to VMs. I am trying to get my XP system on an old computer running in a VM in Mac Sonoma. On new computer I have Mac Sonoma, 6950 XT GPU, intel 14700K. Audio interface is USB 2.0 RME BabyFace Pro. I already made a CloneZilla image of the XP system drive. What I need the XP system...

I'm trying to install the Parallels Tools on a Windows XP vm and based on the following instructions but there appears to be no menu item... Help... https://download.parallels.com/desktop/v18/docs/ko_KR/Parallels%20Desktop%20User's%20Guide/33569.htm Thanks, Mike

Hi, I want to convert Windows XP from a computer to a VM using the Transporter Agent. But the option "Transfer Windows from a PC" is not available to me. I have the M3 processor and Parallels 19. André

Just informed, that the next major version will remove 32 bit parallels tools support. Is this mean that 32 bit windows virtual machines will not functional? No shared folder, no screen resize support etc.? Occasionally I sill need to run some old 32 bit win xp/win 7 vm!

Howdy, I am running Catalina on 2018 Core i7 Macbook Pro. I want to upgrade to Monterey (or beyond) but i am running windows XP on Parallels 15. It is critical that I can keep running XP and an old PDF form software. Will I need to update Parallels? Should i expect my VPCs to transfer...

iMac running Sonoma 14.2.1 Parallels desktop for Mac 19.2.1 (54832) I have multiple virtual machines running Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 10, but not running all at once. I have a Microsoft Project (.MPP) file on my Mac desktop that I can easily move over to my Windows 10 desktop and to two...

I can no longer print to Mac printers from Win XP. What is a work around since all the posts say that "Show Page Setup Before Printing" has been been removed from parallels?

I have a XP vm running on a 2012 Intel Mac using Parallels. I have a new M2 MBP running Parallels 18. I also have Microsoft Windows / ARM running on the M2 Mac. I need to get the XP VM working on the M2 Mac because I have 2 apps that I use regularly that are essential to my work. What steps...

Hi - I have an old film scanner which only has drivers for Windows XP 32 bit. Currently I have a separate desktop running this software, but I was wondering if its possible to install an old Windows XP 32bit on my current Macbook via Parallels and therefore ditch the PC. I would then connect the...

I've encountered an error while trying to install Parallel Tools on my Windows XP virtual machine in Parallels Desktop 16. I've already attempted to install it through safe mode, but the issue persists. The installation stops at 15% and displays an error message. Is there any other suggestions...

Can I use the latest Parallels Desktop 18.2 on my M1 Silicon Mac (Apple M1 Max), and install an older disk of Windows 10 x86 as a virtual OS? Or does the newer M1 Silicon Mac's not able to use original Windows 10 discs and installs? Am I only allowed to use a special version of Windows on M1...

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...

I have been running Windows XP under Parallels for years. On Monday (after several power outages) the Windows XP installation on my Mac OS Ventura asked me to activate it and then shows a window entitled 'Activate Windows' without any contents. I have contacted Parallels support and they...

I just upgraded to Parallels Desktop for Mac Version 18.0. I have two VMs, one for Windows 10 and the other for Windows 10. Windows 10 is fine but Windows XP, while it says it's in coherence mode, isn't. Instead it floats as a window of its own. I've tried shutting it down, rebooting my Mac...

Will my MacBook Pro M1 running Monterey 12.3 ever work with Parallels 17 with windows XP