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[Andrew Nych]

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?

 

[sandro]

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

 

[johnv]

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

Best regards,
John

 

[Andrew Nych]

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.

 

[Andrew Nych]

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.

 

[Eru Ithildur]

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.

 

[Andrew Nych]

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.

 

[Eru Ithildur]

Glad to hear that things are working now.