Help: Disk Read error - stuck in a loop

[starfarfel]

I've got a disk read error requesting "ctr-alt-del" which doesn't fix it. I can't start XP - how do I fix this?

 

[John@Parallels]

Backup VM, and try following:
1 Use recovery console and try to perform fixmbr
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654
2. If there are still problems perform Windows repair,
Do not forget to backup VM

 

[kylis18]

Ok, I will try that. I tried the other link but I got an error message that .hpp or something was missing. I will this link when i get home tonight. Thanks

 

[Andrew@Parallels]

BTW, if you have purchased Parallels Desktop 3 after September 1 2008 you still can get a free upgrade to 4.0

 

[kylis18]

I purchased it Aug 24, I guess I was a week too early

 

[Andrew@Parallels]

Did John`s advices help you? Specify the current problem if not

 

[kylis18]

No, I have tried every option that I have been given and I still get the same error message when I try to launch Parallels. Should I uninstall and re-install parallels and windows

 

[kylis18]

No, none of the above advice has helped me. Should I uninstall Parallels and attempt to re-install it and windows

 

[kylis18]

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[bowerymarc]

I have the same thing with 5638 - disk is NTFS expandable.

 

[MelissaA]

Same issue

I have the same issue with the disc read error. I am running Paralells 5.0 and windows XP. I have re-installed parallels but still have the same issue. Please help