Enabling DirectX?

[Hoofbeat]

I've just purchased a brand new copy of Parallels Desktop for by brand new MacBook Pro. I'm now trying to enable directX in the video tab of the configuration editor, in order that I can try and run a computer game in my virtual Windows XP operating system. I've read the pdf "Parallels Desktop for Mac User Guide" and see that I should just have a tickbox that reads: "Enable DirectX" but it just doesn't exist on my configuration editor! Help!!

 

[pogi]

You have to download the latest version from the downloads page, located here:

http://www.parallels.com/en/download/


Get the latest Parallels Desktop for Mac. If you bought a boxed version and you cant register the new one you might be able to get a new 3.0 key for free if you call or email parallels..

 

[Hoofbeat]

I bought what I thought was the latest version direct from apple about a month and a half ago so I presumed it was the latest version. Its build no: 3861 and says it came out in March 2007, so I hope my product key will work without me having to pay to upgrade when I was under the impression I'd purchased the latest copy. Am just waiting for it to download now...

 

[jackybe67]

Im afraid you're gonna have to pay for update. The free update is only for people who bought it in mai. E-mail parallels and ask for key.

 

[Hoofbeat]

Im afraid you're gonna have to pay for update. The free update is only for people who bought it in mai. E-mail parallels and ask for key.

Grrr. When did the latest version come out then and how come the apple store doesn't stock it!

 

[billearl]

If you purchased Parallels Desktop for Mac after May 1, the upgrade should be free upon request, as pogi alluded to.

 

[Hoofbeat]

If you purchased Parallels Desktop for Mac after May 1, the upgrade should be free upon request, as pogi alluded to.

Brilliant I bought it in June so hopefully the upgrade should be free. Tried to download the upgrade last night but for some reason it failed. Thanks for all your help