CRTL + ALT + DELETE not working on MacBook Pro

[thegarman]

I searched, but could not find an answer to my problem. When starting Windows XP using Parallels, I'm asked to press CRTL + ALT + DELETE to continue. When using my MacBook Pro keyboard, nothing happens. At work, I use a PC keyboard and it works fine. What is the work-around to be able to use Paralells without an alternative PC keyboard??

 

[Holy Ghosted]

new MBP

Is your Mac Book Pro a new one with the Santa Rosa processor

 

[thegarman]

Santa Rosa?

Honestly, I'm not sure how to tell if this is a Santa Rosa processor, but from a quick internet check, I don't think so. It's a MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo purchased in April 07. Any other thoughts??

 

[w7ox]

I searched, but could not find an answer to my problem. When starting Windows XP using Parallels, I'm asked to press CRTL + ALT + DELETE to continue. When using my MacBook Pro keyboard, nothing happens. At work, I use a PC keyboard and it works fine. What is the work-around to be able to use Paralells without an alternative PC keyboard??

The delete on the Mac is really a Backspace in Windows/PC parlance.

Holding fn key makes it a DEL.

Holding down fn+ctrl+alt while tapping delete gives my the right effect in my MacBook running Parallels and WinXP.

Phil

 

[fbronner]

I searched, but could not find an answer to my problem. When starting Windows XP using Parallels, I'm asked to press CRTL + ALT + DELETE to continue. When using my MacBook Pro keyboard, nothing happens. At work, I use a PC keyboard and it works fine. What is the work-around to be able to use Paralells without an alternative PC keyboard??

Use the Action -> Send Key menu to send ctrl-alt-delete

 

[Hugh Watkins]

i use an old DELL windows keyboard
(PS2 even)
and a MS basic optical mouse

and get the best of both worlds

Hugh W

 

[thegarman]

W7OX - Your tip worked!! FN+CTRL+ALT and tap DELETE. Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
-Gar