Unfortunately I do not know which version of Parallels I have. I bought it sometime late last year, and I've tried to find it under "About Parallels Desktop" but it does not give me a version number. It says Build 1970 (November 1 2006). I'm using Mac OSX 10.4.9 I cannot connect to the internet in Parallels. I haven't use Parallels in a long time but I was able to connect just fine before. It says I have limited or no network activity. I am able to send packets (very slowly) but not able to recieve them. I have called my ISP and they say everything is OK on their end, and it sounds like I'm having a router issue so I'm assuming this is a problem between Parallels and Mac OSX. I do NOT use a router, I connect directly into my cable modem. What is odd is that if I unplug my modem and then plug it back in, I will get a connection for around 1 minute, then it will go back to not working again. It works the whole time on OSX though, just not under parallels. Im using XP in parallels. Any insight into this? I think something is going on at the same time thats blocking the net on Parallels. Any help appreciated.
Well so far this is what I did to make it work. I went to "Network Adapter" in the parallels box. Bridged Ethernet was selected, but instead I selected "Shared Networking" and now the internet works. Hope this lasts. Hope this information helps someone else.
I have a slightly similar problem with my own deployment setting up Parallels to Activate my Win XP. It "checks for connectivity" for ages (still not activated). I have do the switch to shared like you did. Will appreciate help from anyone on an insight on what might be causing this.