i installed the latest version of parallels, but still can not install windows XP. I get a fatal error: one of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed. ... because of an I/O device error. do i have a bad DVD drive (brand new computer) or is the windows XP disk (that i also just bought) defective? or something else????
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I/O device error
- Thread starter ltauxe
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unused_user_name
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My guess would be a bad XP disc. There are a bunch of them floating around.
Try using Disk Utility to make a ISO image of the install DVD, then tell Parallels to use the image file as a CD drive.
If you use disk utility to make the image make sure to (1) select the type as CD/DVD Master and (2) rename the .cdr file to .iso
Try using Disk Utility to make a ISO image of the install DVD, then tell Parallels to use the image file as a CD drive.
If you use disk utility to make the image make sure to (1) select the type as CD/DVD Master and (2) rename the .cdr file to .iso
How do you tell Parrallels to use image file as a CD drive? All I get is a request for the install CD/DVD.unused_user_name said:My guess would be a bad XP disc. There are a bunch of them floating around.
Try using Disk Utility to make a ISO image of the install DVD, then tell Parallels to use the image file as a CD drive.
If you use disk utility to make the image make sure to (1) select the type as CD/DVD Master and (2) rename the .cdr file to .iso
BirdTaylor
Bit poster
Hey,
I had an "I/O device" fatal error that was driving me insane while trying several time to install Windows XP Professional. The crash timing wasn't consistant during the process. After paying a mint for the XP software, my last expectation was the M$ DVD, but with my web surfing and reading through some forums on this site, I started questioning the media. I have a black MacBook. I tried creating an image from ImageTool, but couldn't. Then I tried Apple's Disk Utility, and still couldn't. Very pissed and confused, I ejected the M$ DVD and tried making an image on my eMac. Success. I then burned a DVD. Ejected it from the eMac, and tried the installation on the MacBook. No worries. It loaded just like a dream.
This experience reinforces my M$ paradigm. From my first Mac in 1984 'til now, I've come to expect software to work; usually the only problem was me, and not the code or media. But, when I take the leap into the M$ abyss, I should remember why I love the Mac so much and why I hate M$. How difficult can it possibly be for M$ to burn usable DVDs? Amazing.
Thank you Parallels for allowing me to run Windows-specific software on my beautiful MacBook. I would have given up trying to ever run codes from the dark side had I bought a cheap Dell and the drive couldn't read the DVD. Not to mention how angry and dissapointed I would have been. Now I can run any necessary software for my astronomy addiction. Life is good.
Clear Dark Skies,
Bird
I had an "I/O device" fatal error that was driving me insane while trying several time to install Windows XP Professional. The crash timing wasn't consistant during the process. After paying a mint for the XP software, my last expectation was the M$ DVD, but with my web surfing and reading through some forums on this site, I started questioning the media. I have a black MacBook. I tried creating an image from ImageTool, but couldn't. Then I tried Apple's Disk Utility, and still couldn't. Very pissed and confused, I ejected the M$ DVD and tried making an image on my eMac. Success. I then burned a DVD. Ejected it from the eMac, and tried the installation on the MacBook. No worries. It loaded just like a dream.
This experience reinforces my M$ paradigm. From my first Mac in 1984 'til now, I've come to expect software to work; usually the only problem was me, and not the code or media. But, when I take the leap into the M$ abyss, I should remember why I love the Mac so much and why I hate M$. How difficult can it possibly be for M$ to burn usable DVDs? Amazing.
Thank you Parallels for allowing me to run Windows-specific software on my beautiful MacBook. I would have given up trying to ever run codes from the dark side had I bought a cheap Dell and the drive couldn't read the DVD. Not to mention how angry and dissapointed I would have been. Now I can run any necessary software for my astronomy addiction. Life is good.
Clear Dark Skies,
Bird