Installed on Mac for XP/Can't install programs

[brightbelt]

Hi,
I just got a new Macbook (OS 10.4.10) and installed Parallels 3.0 so I could run XP Pro. I got XP running ok, but when I go into my Parallels/XP desktop, it won't read my CD-Rom drive correctly. No matter what CD or program I have in the Rom to install, 'My Computer' always shows Parallels Tools to be in the Rom drive. And I don't even own a disc for Parallels Tools!!

Therefore, I can't install programs from a disc. Also, Acrobat Reader froze during its install (downloading) at 95% and I have no idea what's happening there.

I've installed Parallels Tools several times in hopes that this would iron things out.

I'd be grateful for some assistance; so far not much seems to work...

Many Thanks,

 

[Purplish]

Start up Parallels and XP. On the dropdown OSX menu which is at the top of the screen when Parallels is in focus, click ACTIONS/INSTALL PARALLELS TOOLS.

 

[brightbelt]

Thanks, yes, as I said, I'd already installed Parallel Tools (several times). What I needed to do was to activate my Parallels menus (contr+ alt), choose 'Devices' and choose Default CD-Rom.

Then I was able to use my Rom drive to install programs.

Many Thanks, Frank B.